Implementation and Evaluation of Real Time Monitoring of Physical Activity in Geriatric Patients - a Hybrid Implementation and Effectiveness Study in Two Patient Cohorts

NCT06421246 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: F-24023831
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The study aim to assess 24-hour activity during hospitalization in older adults admitted to a geriatric ward and to validate the Danish version of the Acute Care Mobility Assessment. In a follow-up study, we will implement and evaluate a staff-facing activity screen showing real-time physical activity in the geriatric ward with a focus on changes in staff culture (awareness and actions) and basis for data-driven discussions about physical activity during hospitalization inspired by Making Every Contact Count. Also, we will reassess in-hospital physical activity in older adults admitted to the geriatric ward.

Conditions

Acute Disease; Old Age

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Daily steps

  Number of daily steps taken and the distribution over the entire hospitalization, assessed by a SENS motion accelerometer from inclusion and throughout hospitalization.

  7 days

Secondary Outcomes (15)

• Self-reported mobility

  Days 2, 4 and 6 after inclusion

• Life Space mobility

  At inclusion, 4 weeks post discharge

• Self-reported pre-admission (2 weeks prior to admission) and post discharge mobility

  At inclusion and 1 week after discharge

• Frailty

  At inclusion

• Cognitive status

  At inclusion

Study Arms (1)

Activity monitoring and validity of the Danish Version of the Acute Care Mobility Assessement

24- hour activity will be assessed by SENS motion acitivity monitors before (Cohort 1) and after the introduction (Cohort 2) of a screen-solution with staff-facing real time activity data and investigation of the implementation process and outcomes. Furthermore, the Acute Care mobility assessment will be validated by cognitive debriefing interviews in 5-10 patients in Cohort 1.

Behavioral: Staff-facing screen

Interventions

Staff-facing screen BEHAVIORAL

Activity will be monitored before and after the introduction of a staff-facing screen

Activity monitoring and validity of the Danish Version of the Acute Care Mobility Assessement

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Older adults admitted to a geriatric ward at Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre

You may qualify if:

• years
• no delirium
• ability to ambulate

You may not qualify if:

• in isolation
• teminally ill

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre: lead

Study Sites (1)

Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre

Hvidovre, 2650, Denmark

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Johansen LK, Larsen TS, Kirk JW, Pedersen BS, Nielsen BR, Kallemose T, Bandholm T, Pedersen MM. Exploring in-hospital mobility practices for geriatric patients: insights from a mixed-method study. BMC Geriatr. 2025 May 13;25(1):330. doi: 10.1186/s12877-025-05976-9.

  PMID: 40361036 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Acute Disease

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Disease Attributes; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Senior Researcher

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 10, 2024
• First Posted: May 20, 2024
• Study Start: May 15, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 14, 2025
• Study Completion: December 30, 2025
• Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Record last verified: 2024-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

DK (1)