Accelerometer-measured physical activity and posture among older adults in assisted-living residences.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Few studies have detailed the physical activity and postural patterns (e.g. lying or sitting) in older adults with declining activities of daily living (ADL). Therefore, we aimed to address this issue by quantifying physical activity using an accelerometer and measuring time spent in various postures among older adults in assisted-living residences.

Methods

We quantified physical activity using an accelerometer (ActivPAL) and measured time spent in various postures in 35 older adults (mean age: 89.1 years) with chronic conditions residing in two assisted-living residences in Japan. ActivPAL was attached to the thigh and trunk of patients to distinguish between sitting and lying postures.

Results

Participants had a mean count of 6.2 comorbidities, and they we

SUBMITTER: Kijima T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10771045 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature