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Patients in a ward environment are at risk of developing muscle wastage whilst in hospital due to a natural deterioration in their physical function as a result of their immobility.This patient exercise system is designed to maintain a patients pre-admission level of function and to improve their muscle strength whilst in hospital with a view to being discharged home more quickly.
| Project | Exercise system for inpatients |
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| Description |
Patients in a ward environment are at risk of developing muscle wastage whilst in hospital due to a natural deterioration in their physical function as a result of their immobility. This patient exercise system is designed to maintain a patients pre-admission level of function and to improve their muscle strength whilst in hospital with a view to being discharged home more quickly. |
| Funding | £ 11,504 |
| Competition | Competition 9 - Addressing functional needs in the elderly |
| Competition Date | June 2015 |
| Categories | Generic health relevance , Social care |
| Health Innovation Network Partner | Health Innovation Wessex |
| Website | http://www.buckinghamhealthcare.co.uk/ |