Brianna M Goodwin1,2, Emma Fortune1,2, Meegan G P Van Straaten3, Melissa M B Morrow1,2. 1. Division of Health Care Policy and Research, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA. 2. Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA. 3. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this article was to describe the utilization of body worn activity monitors in the SCI population and discuss the challenges of using body worn sensors in rehabilitation research. RECENT FINDINGS: Many activity monitor-based measures have been used and validated in the SCI population including stroke number, push frequency, upper limb activity counts and wheelchair propulsion distance measured from a sensor attached to the wheelchair. SUMMARY: The ability to accurately measure physical activity in the free-living environment using body-worn sensors has the potential to enhance the understanding of barriers to adequate activity and identify possible effective interventions. As the use of activity monitors used in SCI rehabilitation research continues to grow, care must be taken to overcome challenges related to participant adherence and data quality.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this article was to describe the utilization of body worn activity monitors in the SCI population and discuss the challenges of using body worn sensors in rehabilitation research. RECENT FINDINGS: Many activity monitor-based measures have been used and validated in the SCI population including stroke number, push frequency, upper limb activity counts and wheelchair propulsion distance measured from a sensor attached to the wheelchair. SUMMARY: The ability to accurately measure physical activity in the free-living environment using body-worn sensors has the potential to enhance the understanding of barriers to adequate activity and identify possible effective interventions. As the use of activity monitors used in SCI rehabilitation research continues to grow, care must be taken to overcome challenges related to participant adherence and data quality.
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