Physical Activity and Frailty in Gynecologic Oncology Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Emma Barber, Olivia Foley, Connor Wang, Allison Grubbs, Karl Bilimoria
Primary Institution: Northwestern University
Hypothesis
The study aimed to examine the association of physiologic and activity data with frailty and postoperative complications in presurgical gynecologic oncology patients.
Conclusion
Physiologic data and activity levels differ in frail compared to not frail patients, and higher preoperative activity levels are associated with fewer postoperative complications.
Supporting Evidence
- 41.3% of patients were not frail, 44% were pre-frail, and 14.7% were frail.
- Average heart rate and respiratory rate differed between frail and non-frail patients.
- Higher preoperative activity was associated with fewer complications.
Takeaway
This study found that being more active before surgery can help prevent problems after surgery for women with gynecologic cancer.
Methodology
A prospective cohort study of gynecologic oncology surgery patients who wore wearable actigraphy rings before and after surgery.
Participant Demographics
Patients undergoing gynecologic oncology surgery, with 41.3% not frail, 44% pre-frail, and 14.7% frail.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95%CI1.01-1.20; 95%CI1.20–3.55; 95%CI=0.07-0.92; 95%CI=0.07-0.94; 95%CI=0.08-0.73
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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