Use of Accelerometers to Examine Sedentary Time on an Acute Stroke Unit.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Observational studies demonstrate low levels of physical activity during inpatient stroke rehabilitation. There are no prior studies that have objectively measured sedentary time on the acute stroke unit and whether sedentary time is related to functional outcomes. The purpose of this study was to characterize sedentary time after acute stroke and determine whether there is a relationship to functional performance at discharge.

Methods

Thirty-two individuals (18 men; 56.5 ± 12.7 years) with acute stroke were enrolled within 48 hours of hospital admission. An accelerometer was placed on the stroke-affected ankle to measure 24-hour activity and was worn for 4 days or until discharge from the hospital. Performance of activities of daily living, walking en

SUBMITTER: Mattlage AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4470858 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature