Activity on Prescription to Promote Physical Activity in Hospitalized Patients

Pilot Study on Physical Activity

This study tries to improve patient's activity by a "Prescription for Activity" led by physiotherapists in secondary health care setting.

Three groups are compared in regard to their increase of physical activity.

Inclusion Criteria:

• aged 40-75 years
• self-dependent
• walk around at home alone
• German-speaking
• Ability to read and write
• Life expectancy > 6 months
• Stable disease process expected for the next 6 months
• Time spend in hospital: > 3 days, < 4 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients suffering from dementia
• Planned participation in rehabilitation
• severe functional limitations that precluded any increase in physical activity
• not living independently