Use of common technology (Fitbit) as an aid to increase ambulation among pre-heart transplant patients
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Frederick R. Macapagal, BSN, RN, CCRN, Coronary ICU, De Bakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA; Holly M. Rodriguez, BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, RN-BC, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit; DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA; Rizalina M. Bonuel, BSN, RN, CCRN, PhD, Harris Health System, Harris health System, Texas, Texas, USA; Emma G. McClellan, MSN, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Houston Methodist (Houston, Texas), Houston, Texas, USA
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Abstract
This activity focuses on the use of commonly available Fitbit activity measuring device to motivate pre heart transplant patients to walk. A qualitative research done on 8 patients who were issued a fitbit revealed after 2 weeks of use that the fitbit motivated them to walk more.
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| Type | Presentation |
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| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Fitbit Activity Tracker; Mobilization; Patient Feelings with an Activity Tracker; Pre-Heart Transplant Patients |
Conference Information
| Name | Nursing Education Research Conference 2020: Transforming Nursing Education Through Evidence Generation and Translation |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International; National League for Nursing |
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Date | 2020 |
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