Integrating traditional Chinese and Western medicine for frail elderly recovery
This study tests a care model that combines traditional Chinese and Western medicine to help frail elderly patients recover function after a hospital stay for an acute illness. If you or a loved one is over 75, living with conditions like Parkinson's, COPD, mild dementia, or kidney disease, and recently lost strength or ability to do daily tasks, this may offer a supportive approach to regain independence.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Age 75 years or older.
- Have at least one of these conditions: Parkinson's disease, COPD, mild dementia, or chronic kidney disease stage 3 or higher.
- Were recently in the hospital for an acute illness (stayed more than 3 days).
- Have had a noticeable decline in physical function within the month after hospital treatment.
- Currently moderately to very frail, but with potential for improvement through rehabilitation.
- Able to answer questions about your health and daily life.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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