Evaluation of Performance-based Functional Outcome Measures After Open Abdominal Surgery

Evaluation of Performance-based Functional Outcome Measures After Open Abdominal Surgery: a Comparison of Clinimetric Properties of Four Tools

A laparotomy is a surgical technique, the increasing rate of this surgical interventions and the subsequent need to evaluate the post-surgical recovery and rehabilitation process comprehensively. This study aims to provide essential insights into the reliability, validity, and responsiveness of such tests, enabling healthcare professionals to make informed decisions about patient recovery progress and the optimization of rehabilitation protocols.

The significance of this research lies in its potential to enhance the quality of care and patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making in postsurgical rehabilitation, ultimately improving the overall well-being of surgical patients. This study is to evaluate the clinimetric properties of four distinct tools designed for assessing performance-based functional outcomes following open abdominal surgery. 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT), 5 Times Sit to Stand test (5T STS), 2 minute Walk test (2MWT), and Timed Up and GO (TUG)will be assessed to determine any changes in their functionality and overall well-being on day 2 and on day of discharge.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Post-laparotomy patients
• Hemodynamically stable
• Age between 30 to 60 years
• Ambulatory patients
• Patients score 1

Exclusion Criteria:

• Incidence of adverse events through hemodynamic and medication data.
• Diagnosed cognitive dysfunction.
• Diagnosed neurologic or musculoskeletal disease (excluding osteoarthritis) adversely affecting gait or weight-bearing.
• History of Orthostatic intolerance.
• History of recent fractures, blunt trauma emergency laparotomy, carcinoma.