Self-Monitoring Steps with Wearable Sensors for People with MCI and Their Care Partners
Author Information
Author(s): Hoffman Rashelle, Murphy Blake, Phatak Vaishali, Ehlers Diane, Monin Joan
Primary Institution: Creighton University
Hypothesis
Can a telerehabilitation physical activity behavioral intervention improve daily step counts among people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their care partners?
Conclusion
The study found that using wearable sensors helped dyads increase their daily steps and overcome barriers together.
Supporting Evidence
- The highest stepping day for both dyad members was the same 46% of the time.
- 81% of dyad members met their individual weekly stepping goals.
Takeaway
This study shows that using a step tracker can help people with memory problems and their helpers walk more by working together.
Methodology
The study involved a 12-week telerehabilitation intervention with wearable sensors and weekly discussions.
Limitations
The study only included two dyads, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants included people with mild cognitive impairment and their care partners.
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