Implementation of an Activity-Monitoring System in Hospital-Based COPD Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Introduction: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder are at risk of complications after hospitalization, including readmissions. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of an activity-monitoring device on the outcomes of patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder during and after a hospital admission. Methods: During a hospitalization, 52 patients (experimental group) diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder were provided with an activity monitor (Tractivity; (Kineteks Corporation, Vancouver, British Colombia, http://tractivity-online.squarespace.com/)) and 99 usual care patients were chosen as controls. Following hospital discharge, retrospective chart analysis examined patient demographics including falls, length of stay, discharge disposition, and hospital readmissions. Results: No difference in number of falls, length of stay, discharge disposition, and hospital readmissions could be found between groups (P> .05). Within the experimental group, those who were discharged home (n = 45) displayed a greater daily activity, number of steps, and ambulation distance as compared with patients who were discharged to another facility (n = 7, P
Source: The Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy - Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research