Journal article
Sedentary behaviour and physical activity of people with stroke in rehabilitation hospitals
A Sjöholm, M Skarin, L Churilov, M Nilsson, J Bernhardt, T Lindén
Stroke Research and Treatment | HINDAWI LTD | Published : 2014
DOI: 10.1155/2014/591897
Abstract
Background. Sedentary behaviour is associated with health risks, independent of physical activity. This study aimed to investigate patterns of sedentary behaviour and physical activity among stroke survivors in rehabilitation hospitals. Methods. Stroke survivors admitted to four Swedish hospital-based rehabilitation units were recruited ≥7 days since stroke onset and their activity was measured using behavioural mapping. Sedentary behaviour was defined as lying down or sitting supported. Results. 104 patients were observed (53% men). Participants spent an average of 74% (standard deviation, SD 21%) of the observed day in sedentary activities. Continuous sedentary bouts of ≥1 hour represented..
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This study was supported by grants from the Vastra Gotaland and Goteborg/Sodra Bohuslan R&D offices, the Arenberg Foundation, the Edit Jacobsson Foundation, the Per Olof Ahl Foundation for Cerebrovascular Diseases Research, and the Foundation for Neurological Research in Gothenburg. Julie Bernhardt was supported by Australian Research Council Future Fellowship and the Operational Infrastructure support of the State Government of Victoria. Li Chun Quang, Jan Chamberlain, and Janice Collier at the Stroke Division, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, helped with data handling and statistical analyses. The authors would like to thank members of the staff in the stroke rehabilitation units who supported the performance of this study.