To develop and validate a method for monitoring mobility-related activities during daily life in older adults, based on a single body-fixed sensor (DynaportMiniMod hybrid).
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Brief title
Condition
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Synonym
Health condition
balans- en mobiliteitsproblemen tgv hogere leeftijd
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Spatio-temporal parameters of walking and sit-to-stand transfers.
Secondary outcome
Not applicable.
Background summary
Methods for mobility monitoring are relevant for the development and evaluation
of interventions that aim to support independent mobility in older adults.
Body-fixed, measurement methods can help in reducing the burden on health care.
Since wearable monitoring systems can be applied in the home environment, they
can contribute to the development of tele-health care. Currently, wearable
systems for monitoring the amount and frequency of daily mobility-related
activities are available. However, not a lot of work has been done on
developing monitoring methods that also provide information on quality aspects
of mobility-related activities of daily living.
Study objective
To develop and validate a method for monitoring mobility-related activities
during daily life in older adults, based on a single body-fixed sensor
(DynaportMiniMod hybrid).
Study design
Observational study with 4 measurements.
Study burden and risks
As subject characteristics, weight, height, leg length are measured;
questionnaires are taken; and clinical balance tests are performed. A movement
sensor is placed on the lower back with a waist band. Other methods are also
used to determine spatio-temporal parameters of walking. A measurement protocol
is performed that consists of walking short distances, rising and sitting down
in a chair in different conditions. The subject can have a rest in between as
needed. Secondly, a longer walk is performed on a preferred speed. Third, the
subject will wear the sensor device during 12 hours of the day in the home
environment without supervision. A questionnaire is filled in to collect
details on the day and to evaluate acceptance of wearing the sensor device.
Participating in the study does not place the subject at any additional risks
other than those present during performance of mobility-related activities in
daily life. The wearable devices are placed in a way that the subject has no
discomfort and that wearing does not interfere with the safe performance of the
activities. During the standardized measurements, a test leader makes sure that
the risk of falling is minimal.
Antonius Deusinglaan 1
9713 AV Groningen
Nederland
Antonius Deusinglaan 1
9713 AV Groningen
Nederland
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Age
Inclusion criteria
Age of 65 years or older;
Independent locomotion capabilities without the support of others or the use of a (walking) aid;
Capable of walking short distances (max. 50m) repeatedly within a time frame of 30 mins, without significant pain and/or exhaustion.
Exclusion criteria
Presence of a debilitating medical condition;
Presence of a neuromuscular condition, for example as a consequence of Parkinson's disease or a major stroke;
Presence of advanced Alzheimer's disease or severe dementia;
Cognitively incapable to understand simple verbal instructions;
Frequent cane use or the use of a rollator, crutches during daily living.
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Recruitment
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL30956.042.09 |