Measuring activity in patients with sarcoidosis - a pilot trial of two wrist-worn accelerometer devices.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Increasing physical activity is associated with health benefits. Reduced physical activity has been noted in sarcoidosis, particularly where fatigue co-exists. Monitoring physical activity is possible with wrist-worn devices. This study compared two available devices to determine patient preference and compare wear-time, with a secondary outcome of comparing device outputs with fatigue scores. Methods: Patients with sarcoidosis wore two wrist-worn activity monitors (GENEActiv actiwatch and Actigraph GT3X-bt) separately for seven days each. Participants were randomly allocated to receive either device first. Participants completed the Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS) questionnaire immediately before wearing the first device. All participants completed a questionnaire of their pe

SUBMITTER: Atkins CP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7170060 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature