Monitoring activity of inpatient lower limb prosthetic users in rehabilitation using accelerometry: Validation study:

Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering

Salih ASalih¹ 

关键词: Age-related rehabilitation;    amputees;    disability;    gait rehabilitation;    limb prosthetics;    rehabilitation;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2055668316642387

学科分类：工程和技术（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

PurposeDue to limited accuracy of self-reported activities of lower limb prosthetic users, there is increasing interest in providing accurate walking time for those who are mobilising using their prosthesis in the rehabilitation ward. The aim of this study was to test the accuracy of a tri axial accelerometer (ActivPAL) in measuring walking activity of amputee patients while using their prosthetic limb.MethodFor the study, 21 subjects wore accelerometer devices taped to the thigh on both the amputated and non-amputated side. Each subject was asked to perform a set of activity routines: walking with prosthesis for 5 minutes, self-propelling in a wheel chair for 3 minutes and being pushed in a wheel chair for 3 minutes. Each activity was observed and timed by a physiotherapist and the observed times were compared with the output from accelerometer monitoring.ResultsUsing the Bland–Altman method, the mean difference between observed and ActivPal monitor for total time spent walking for the non-amputated side...

【 授权许可】

CC BY