This study evaluates physical activity in patients with advanced hip OA using Fitbit and whether a correlation exists between the number of steps taken per day (SPD) and the reported outcome. METHODS: 122 patients were prospective enrolled. Patient-reported outcomes were collected. Patients were asked to wear a Fitbit for 24 h a day on seven consecutive days. RESULT: The mean number of SPD was 5721 ± 3920. The UCLA, HHS and SF-12 PCS demonstrated a statistically significant positive correlation with the SPD. CONCLUSION: Wearable technology is reliable in objectively measuring the level of physical activity in hip OA and correlates with reported outcomes.
This study evaluates physical activity in patients with advanced hip OA using Fitbit and whether a correlation exists between the number of steps taken per day (SPD) and the reported outcome. METHODS: 122 patients were prospective enrolled. Patient-reported outcomes were collected. Patients were asked to wear a Fitbit for 24 h a day on seven consecutive days. RESULT: The mean number of SPD was 5721 ± 3920. The UCLA, HHS and SF-12 PCS demonstrated a statistically significant positive correlation with the SPD. CONCLUSION: Wearable technology is reliable in objectively measuring the level of physical activity in hip OA and correlates with reported outcomes.
Authors: Sophie Huhn; Miriam Axt; Hanns-Christian Gunga; Martina Anna Maggioni; Stephen Munga; David Obor; Ali Sié; Valentin Boudo; Aditi Bunker; Rainer Sauerborn; Till Bärnighausen; Sandra Barteit Journal: JMIR Mhealth Uhealth Date: 2022-01-25 Impact factor: 4.773