Observational studySurgical endoscopy2022
Wearable technology and the association of perioperative activity level with 30-day readmission among patients undergoing major colorectal surgery.
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- Readiness for implementation of novel digital health interventions for postoperative monitoring: a systematic review and clinical innovation network analysis.The Lancet. Digital health · 2023Pooled it
- [Evaluation of Multimodal Perioperative Care Pathway Supported by a Patient-facing Mobile App in Colorectal Surgery - First Clinical Experience and Patient Satisfaction].Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie · 2026Observational
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- Increasing Use of Wearable Devices for Health or Activity Tracking Among Adults with Chronic Diseases in the US.Journal of the American College of Surgeons · 2026Article
- Translational Methods for Wearable Heart Rate Variability Monitoring in Older Adults: Preoperative Risk Stratification and Postoperative Monitoring.Journal of cardiovascular translational research · 2026Article
- Postoperative Step Count Predicts Unplanned Readmission After Radical Esophagectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Annals of surgical oncology · 2026Article
- Integrating a Multimodal Digital Device for Continuous Perioperative Monitoring in Patients With Lung Cancer Undergoing Thoracic Surgery: Development and Usability Study.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2025Article
- Wearable Technology in Surgery: New Developments Toward Real-Time Patient Monitoring.ANZ journal of surgery · 2025Article
- Continuous Wearable-Sensor Monitoring After Colorectal Surgery: A Systematic Review of Clinical Outcomes and Predictive Analytics.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Improving Surgical Outcomes for Older Adults with Adoption of Technological Advances in Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment.Seminars in colon & rectal surgery · 2024Article
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- Wearable Sensors as a Preoperative Assessment Tool: A Review.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Predicting Hospital Readmission among Patients with Sepsis Using Clinical and Wearable Data.Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference · 2023Article
- Accelerometer-Measured Inpatient Physical Activity and Associated Outcomes After Major Abdominal Surgery: Systematic Review.Interactive journal of medical research · 2023Review
- Frailty Assessment and Prehabilitation as Part of a PeRioperative Evaluation and Planning (PREP) Program for Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery.Clinics in colon and rectal surgery · 2023Review
- Determining the Reliable Measurement Period for Preoperative Baseline Values With Telemonitoring Before Major Abdominal Surgery: Pilot Cohort Study.JMIR perioperative medicine · 2022Article
- Consumer Wearables for Patient Monitoring in Otolaryngology: A State of the Art Review.Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · 2022Review
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- Gamification for Machine Learning in Surgical Patient Engagement.Frontiers in surgery · 2022Review
- The Digital Physical Exam: A Pilot Exploring the Utility of Smartphone and Smartwatch Wearable Data for Hospital Medicine.Digital biomarkersArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe proliferation of wearable technology presents a novel opportunity for perioperative activity monitoring; however, the association between perioperative activity level and readmission remains underexplored. This study sought to determine whether physical activity data captured by wearable technology before and after colorectal surgery can be used to predict 30-day readmission.
methodsIn this prospective observational cohort study of adults undergoing elective major colorectal surgery (January 2018 to February 2019) at a single institution, participants wore an activity monitor 30 days before and after surgery. The primary outcome was return to baseline percentage, defined as step count on the day before discharge as a percentage of mean preoperative daily step count, among readmitted and non-readmitted patients.
results94 patients had sufficient data available for analysis, of which 16 patients (17.0%) were readmitted within 30 days following discharge. Readmitted patients achieved a lower return to baseline percentage compared to patients who were not readmitted (median 15.1% vs. 31.8%; P = 0.004). On multivariable analysis adjusting for readmission risk and hospital length of stay, an absolute increase of 10% in return to baseline percentage was associated with a 40% decreased risk of 30-day readmission (odds ratio 0.60; P = 0.02). Analysis of the receiver operating characteristic curve identified 28.9% as an optimal return to baseline percent threshold for predicting readmission.
conclusionsAchieving a higher percentage of an individual's preoperative baseline activity level on the day prior to discharge after major colorectal surgery is associated with decreased risk of 30-day hospital readmission.
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