ArticleGraefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie2014
Usability of a gravity- and tilt-compensated sensor with data logging function to measure posturing compliance in patients after macular hole surgery: a pilot study.
Article in Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.
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- Gas-Lesion Contact and Postural Compliance After Vitrectomy With Tamponade: A Continuous Monitoring and 3D Quantitative Analysis.Translational vision science & technology · 2026Article
- Assessment of Postural Compliance After Pneumatic Retinopexy.Translational vision science & technology · 2019Article
- The Effect of Compliance With Preoperative Posturing Advice and Head Movements on the Progression of Macula-On Retinal Detachment.Translational vision science & technology · 2019Article
- Adherence to face-down and non-supine positioning after macular hole surgery.BMC ophthalmology · 2018Article
- Adherence to the face-down positioning after vitrectomy and gas tamponade: a time series analysis.BMC research notes · 2018Article
- Patient adherence to the face-down positioning after macular hole surgery.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2017Article
- Novel positioning sensor with real-time feedback for improved postoperative positioning: pilot study in control subjects.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2017Article
- Validation of sensor for postoperative positioning with intraocular gas.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2016Article
- Factors impacting gas fill after microincision vitrectomy surgery combined with fluid-gas exchange.Taiwan journal of ophthalmologyArticle
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Abstract
backgroundTo investigate the use of a small gravity- and tilt-compensated, head-fixed sensor with data-logging function to measure compliance and head posture of patients after macular hole surgery based on the recommendation of a face-down position. Main outcome measures were the median inclination, the times with correct or incorrect head position and the acceptance/annoyance of a data-logging device.
methodsA small battery-driven electronic sensor device with gravity and tilt compensations was placed within a plastic box and fixed on a patient's head with a headband. Face-down position data were logged every half second for 24 h after macular hole surgery and were stored on a memory card.
resultsThirteen patients were involved (seven females, six males, median age, 68 years, range, 50-75 years), two cases with early dropout. Ten of 11 datasets could be evaluated showing a complete data record file. The average percentage for face-down >45° was 18% within 24 h and 17% in the daytime. The median inclination was -6.7° (min: -89.7° max: 90°). The sensor system was well tolerated and disturbance was rated low by all ten patients.
conclusionsWhile the patients' face-down posture considerably varied over time in extent and continuity, the assessment might lead to optimizing the patients' compliance with the optimal position. Results showed an excellent acceptance of the motion sensor.
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