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Life sciences · Journal article
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology · June 30, 2026
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This cluster randomized trial demonstrates that accelerometer-based physical activity monitoring with visual feedback significantly increases time out of bed (by 23.6 minutes per day) and daily step count (by 440 steps) in hospitalized medical patients compared to monitoring alone. However, no significant differences were observed in clinically important secondary outcomes such as length of stay, readmission, falls, or mortality, limiting inference about functional or safety benefits.
Cluster randomized controlled trial. Adults with independent ambulatory function admitted to one of four medical wards (two cardiology, one respiratory, one geriatric) at a tertiary hospital in Denmark. Mean age 72.9 years; 53% female.. Intervention: Accelerometer-based physical activity monitoring system with visual feedback on tablet and encouragement to walk. Compared with: Same accelerometer-based physical activity monitoring without visual feedback or encouragement. n = 354. Single tertiary hospital in Denmark.
Intervention group spent mean 143.5 min/day out of bed vs. control 120.8 min/day; difference 23.6 min (95% CI 13.7–33.5) Intervention group took 440 steps/day more than control group No significant differences between groups for length of stay, readmissions, falls, or mortality
No significant differences in secondary outcomes (length of stay, readmission, falls, mortality) that would confirm clinical benefit beyond activity increase No significant differences between groups for length of stay, readmissions, falls, or mortality
Clinicians should recognize that technology-assisted monitoring with visual feedback can meaningfully increase daily ambulatory time during hospitalization, a modifiable risk factor. However, the lack of significant differences in length of stay, readmission, falls, and mortality suggests that increased activity alone may not translate directly to improved hard clinical outcomes in this setting; longer follow-up or larger trials may be needed to establish functional and safety benefits.
Cluster randomized trial with statistically significant primary endpoint (23.6 min/day increase out of bed, 95% CI 13.7–33.5) and secondary endpoint (440 steps/day), demonstrating efficacy of technology-assisted monitoring in a relevant hospitalized population.
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Clinicians should recognize that technology-assisted monitoring with visual feedback can meaningfully increase daily ambulatory time during hospitalization, a modifiable risk factor. However, the lack of significant differences in length of stay, readmission, falls, and mortality suggests that increased activity alone may not translate directly to improved hard clinical outcomes in this setting; longer follow-up or larger trials may be needed to establish functional and safety benefits.
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AIMS: Hospitalization is associated with physical inactivity, resulting in loss of functional capacity and elevated risk of complications for medical patients. The aim of the study is to assess the effect of an accelerometer-based physical activity monitoring system with visual feedback and encouragement to increase walking activity on time spent out of bed during hospitalization. METHODS AND RESULTS: This study is a cluster randomized trial performed in a tertiary hospital in Denmark. A total of 354 adults with independent ambulatory function were admitted to one of four medical wards (two cardiology, one respiratory, and one geriatric). Intervention group was encouraged to walk via the accelerometer-based physical activity recording system with visual feedback on a tablet placed on the bedside table for 1-7 days. Control group had the same physical activity recording but without feedback or encouragement. Primary outcome was the average time spent out of bed in minutes per day. Secondary outcomes included number of steps, length of stay, readmission, and mortality. Mean age of the participants was 72.9 years, and 53% were females. On average, the intervention and control groups spent 143.5 (SD 96.6) and 120.8 (SD 75.2) min/day out of bed, respectively. Intervention group spent 23.6 min more out of bed per day (95% CI 13.7-33.5) and took 440 steps/day more than the control group. No significant differences were observed between groups for length of stay, readmissions, falls, or mortality. CONCLUSION: Among hospitalized patients, technology-assisted physical activity monitoring with visual feedback significantly increases daily time out of bed, approaching clinically meaningful thresholds for improving functional outcomes and reducing adverse events. REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrial.gov.: NCT04555330.
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