Technology Assisted Physical Activity Among Hospitalised Patients With Respiratory Disease

Technology Assisted Physical Activity Among Hospitalised Patients With Respiratory Disease - a Controlled Cohort Study

The aim of this study is to investigate if patients hospitalised for medical disease will increase their time spent out of bed during hospitalisation through simple feedback about physical activities from a mobile device.

Physical activity is measured by means of a pair of accelerometers embedded in band aids placed on the thigh and on the chest. The measurement is continuous and data is uploaded to a secure internet-server. Summaries of physical activity (bedrest, sitting, standing, walking) is computed and can be displayed on a mobile device (tablet) through a dedicated application.

The study will be conducted as a controlled cohort study in a large tertiary public hospital in Copenhagen, Denmark. Patients admitted to Department of Respiratory Medicine will be included and will have their physical activity measured during hospitalisation. Half of the cohort will receive visual feedback about the amount of physical activity from a mobile device placed on the bed table.

A total of 108 patients will be included resulting in 6 periods of 18 patients each.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Is admitted to the Department of Respiratory Medicine
2. Has signed informed consent
3. Reads and speaks Danish

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, makes the person unfit for participation
2. Has allergy towards band aid