Post-discharge light physical activity indicates recovery in acutely hospitalized older adults - the Hospital-ADL study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity (PA) levels might be a simple overall physical function indicator of recovery in acutely hospitalized older adults; however it is unknown which amount and level of PA is associated with recovery. Our objective was to evaluate the amount and level of post discharge PA and its optimum cut-off values associated with recovery among acutely hospitalized older adults and stratified for frailty.

Methods

We performed a prospective observational cohort study including acutely hospitalized older adults (≥ 70 years). Frailty was assessed using Fried's criteria. PA was assessed using Fitbit up to one week post discharge and quantified in steps and minutes light, moderate or higher intensity. The primary outcome was recovery at 3-months post discharge. ROC-cu

SUBMITTER: Terbraak M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10197221 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature