A feasibility study to evaluate a purposeful walk intervention with a distance goal using a commercially available activity monitor in elderly people post total hip replacement surgery
Author(s)
Bahadori, Shayan
Williams, Jonathan Mark
Collard, Sarah
Swain, Ian
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Total hip replacement (THR) is performed in an increasing number of individuals around the world and while improvements in pain reduction and long-term enhancement of muscle strength are well documented, the improvement in daily activity does not follow the same trend. This study aimed to determine the feasibility of a 5-week intervention where a personalised outdoor walking distance is monitored using a commercial activity monitor (Fitbit Charge 4). METHOD: Data was collected on gait and activities of daily living using patient reported outcome measures. Following the completion of the intervention period, participants took part in a semi-structured interview to voice their opinion on the use of the activity monitor, their experiences, and any challenges in order to assess the feasibility of the intervention. All quantitative data were presented descriptively, using appropriate summary statistics. Interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS: Five participants who had undergone total hip replacement surgery within the postoperative period of 3 to 6 months were recruited from the local community. CONCLUSION: The findings suggest that the intervention was feasible and that it encouraged all participants to increase their daily activity. Therefore, it can be concluded that a follow-up effectiveness trial is warranted.
Date Issued
2023
Date Acceptance
2023-07-11
Citation
Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, 2023, 10, pp.1-16
ISSN
2055-6683
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Start Page
1
End Page
16
Journal / Book Title
Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering
Volume
10
Copyright Statement
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en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage).
License URL
Identifier
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37635835
Subjects
activity monitor
gait analysis
Total hip replacement
walking activity
Publication Status
Published
Coverage Spatial
England
Date Publish Online
2023-08-22