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A feasibility study to evaluate a purposeful walk intervention with a distance goal using a commercially available activity monitor in elderly people post total hip replacement surgery.

Bahadori, S., Williams, J. M., Collard, S. and Swain, I., 2023. A feasibility study to evaluate a purposeful walk intervention with a distance goal using a commercially available activity monitor in elderly people post total hip replacement surgery. Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, 10.

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DOI: 10.1177/20556683231195927

Abstract

Introduction Total hip replacement (THR) is performed in an increasing number of individuals around the world and while improvements in pain reduction and long-term enhancement of muscle strength are well documented, the improvement in daily activity does not follow the same trend. This study aimed to determine the feasibility of a 5-week intervention where a personalised outdoor walking distance is monitored using a commercial activity monitor (Fitbit Charge 4). Method Data was collected on gait and activities of daily living using patient reported outcome measures. Following the completion of the intervention period, participants took part in a semi-structured interview to voice their opinion on the use of the activity monitor, their experiences, and any challenges in order to assess the feasibility of the intervention. All quantitative data were presented descriptively, using appropriate summary statistics. Interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. Results Five participants who had undergone total hip replacement surgery within the postoperative period of 3 to 6 months were recruited from the local community. Conclusion The findings suggest that the intervention was feasible and that it encouraged all participants to increase their daily activity. Therefore, it can be concluded that a follow-up effectiveness trial is warranted.

Item Type:Article
ISSN:2055-6683
Uncontrolled Keywords:Total hip replacement; activity monitor; walking activity; gait analysis
Group:Faculty of Health & Social Sciences
ID Code:38922
Deposited By: Symplectic RT2
Deposited On:01 Sep 2023 08:46
Last Modified:31 May 2024 07:57

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