Functional Training for the Prevention of Deep Venous Thrombosis

The Effects of Post-operative Functional Training on the Prevention of Deep Venous Thrombosis in the Patients of Gynecological Malignancies: A Phase 3 Randomized Control Study

This study aims to analyze the post-operative functional training on the prevention of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in the patients who have accepted major surgeries for the gynecological malignancies. The functional training consists of: (1) active and passive ankle pump motions including flexion and extension, circumduction; (2) abdominal breathing training. The primary end is the incidence of DVT happened 30 days from surgery. The secondary ends include the patients satisfaction about functional training.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having received major surgeries for gynecologic malignancies
• Good performance status
• Aged 18 years or older
• Signed an approved informed consents
• No injuries to the skin, musculoskeletal system
• No venous thromboembolic disease before surgeries

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not meeting all of the inclusion criteria
• Delayed extubation