Physical Activity as Measured by Accelerometers Predicts Functional Improvement in Older Patients Undergoing Hospital Rehabilitation.
Takuro OhtsuboMasafumi NozoeMasashi KanaiKatsuhiro UenoPublished in: Journal of aging and physical activity (2023)
This prospective cohort study aimed to investigate the association between physical activity (PA) as measured using accelerometers, and functional improvement measured using a short physical performance battery in older patients undergoing rehabilitation. After admission to the rehabilitation hospital, patients were categorized into quartile groups based on their level of PA measured using accelerometers. The primary outcome was physical function measured using the short physical performance battery at hospital discharge. A total of 204 patients were included in the analysis. After adjusting for confounding factors, light-intensity PA (p < .001) and moderate-to-vigorous-intensity PA (p < .001) were associated with a short physical performance battery at hospital discharge. In conclusion, PA at admission is positively associated with functional improvement in older patients undergoing hospital rehabilitation.
Keyphrases
- physical activity
- patients undergoing
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- healthcare
- emergency department
- high intensity
- mental health
- body mass index
- prognostic factors
- adverse drug
- community dwelling
- middle aged
- patient reported outcomes
- sleep quality
- depressive symptoms
- acute care
- patient reported