The Use of Wearable Sensors to Monitor Patients' Progress During Rehabilitation
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BACKGROUND: Wearable sensor technology provides a promising approach for objective monitoring of patients during rehabilitation, enabling personalized care and potentially improving rehabilitation outcomes.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of wearable sensors in tracking the progress of patients undergoing different types of rehabilitation.
METHODS: This prospective, observational study involved 120 patients in post-operative orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Patients were provided with wearable sensors to monitor daily step count and other related metrics, with data transmitted to a secure server for real-time analysis. Pre- and post-rehabilitation measures were compared for each patient to assess the effectiveness of the rehabilitation program.
RESULTS: All patient groups demonstrated a significant increase in the average daily step count from pre- to post-rehabilitation (p < 0.001). These results corroborated with clinical assessments of functional status, suggesting that wearable sensors provide an accurate reflection of patient progress during rehabilitation.
CONCLUSION: The findings support the integration of wearable sensor technology into rehabilitation programs, which could potentially facilitate personalized, efficient care, and improve patient outcomes.
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