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Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in treating orthostatic hypotension in the elderly and people with a neurological condition: A systematic review protocol

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posted on 2017-04-01, 00:00 authored by A Logan, J Marsden, J Freeman, Bridie KentBridie Kent
Review question/objective: The objectives of the review are to determine: The effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for OH in elderly people and people with a neurological condition. Whether, in the elderly or people with a neurological condition who have OH, non-pharmacological interventions: - are effective in improving OH, resting blood pressure and cerebral blood flow - allow more or earlier mobilization (especially standing) to undertake activities of daily living and/or participate in rehabilitation programs Specifically, the review question is: What is the evidence base for non-pharmacological interventions in treating orthostatic hypotension (OH) in elderly people and people with a neurological condition?

History

Journal

JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports

Volume

15

Issue

4

Pagination

948 - 960

eISSN

2202-4433