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Capturing How the Accelerometer Measured Physical Activity Profile Differs in People with Diabetic Foot Ulceration.
- Source :
- Sensors (14248220); Aug2024, Vol. 24 Issue 15, p4875, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs) are a major complication of diabetes, with treatment requiring offloading. This study aimed to capture how the accelerometer-assessed physical activity profile differs in those with DFUs compared to those with diabetes but without ulceration (non-DFU). Participants were requested to wear an accelerometer on their non-dominant wrist for up to 8days. Physical activity outcomes included average acceleration (volume), intensity gradient (intensity distribution), the intensity of the most active sustained (continuous) 5–120 min of activity (MX<subscript>CONT</subscript>), and accumulated 5–120 min of activity (MX<subscript>ACC</subscript>). A total of 595 participants (non-DFU = 561, DFU = 34) were included in the analysis. Average acceleration was lower in DFU participants compared to non-DFU participants (21.9 mg [95%CI:21.2, 22.7] vs. 16.9 mg [15.3, 18.8], p < 0.001). DFU participants also had a lower intensity gradient, indicating proportionally less time spent in higher-intensity activities. The relative difference between DFU and non-DFU participants was greater for sustained activity (MX<subscript>CONT</subscript>) than for accumulated (MX<subscript>ACC</subscript>) activity. In conclusion, physical activity, particularly the intensity of sustained activity, is lower in those with DFUs compared to non-DFUs. This highlights the need for safe, offloaded modes of activity that contribute to an active lifestyle for people with DFUs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14248220
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 15
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Sensors (14248220)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178949938
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/s24154875