Physical activity, sleep and wound healing in adults with venous leg ulcers: A prospective observational cohort pilot study protocol

Yunjing Qiu; Victoria Team; Christian R. Osadnik; Jane O'Brien; Louise Turnour; Ayoub Bouguettaya; Rosemary A. McGinnes; Carolina D. Weller

doi:10.33235/wpr.29.2.98-103

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Physical activity, sleep and wound healing in adults with venous leg ulcers: A prospective observational cohort pilot study protocol

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Physical activity, sleep and wound healing in adults with venous leg ulcers: A prospective observational cohort pilot study protocol

Yunjing Qiu, Victoria Team, Christian R. Osadnik, Jane O'Brien, Louise Turnour, Ayoub Bouguettaya, Rosemary A. McGinnes and Carolina D. Weller

Wound Practice & Research, Vol.29(2), pp.98-103

2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33235/wpr.29.2.98-103

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Abstract

Pain

Physical activity

Quality of life

Sleep

Venous leg ulcers

Background: Adults with venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are less likely to be physically active and show greater sleep disturbances than the general population. Limited evidence suggests these issues contribute to VLU healing delays. Objectives: The primary objective is to determine if physical activity (PA) and sleep levels are associated with VLU healing. The secondary objectives are to: 1) evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a wrist-worn accelerometer device, wActiSleep-BT device wear (ActiGraph); 2) evaluate the utility of self-reported PA instruments to measure PA for people with VLU; and 3) determine whether PA and sleep levels are associated with i) delayed healing, ii) self-reported quality of life (QoL) and/or iii) self-reported VLU pain. Design and method: This prospective observational cohort pilot study aims to recruit 30 adults with VLUs from three hospital-based outpatient wound clinics in Melbourne, Australia. PA and sleep levels will be measured using the wActiSleep-BT device. VLU healing data will be collected from medical records. Patients’ self-reported outcomes will be collected using questionnaires. Discussion: Findings will provide insight into the relationship between PA and sleep with healing, QoL and pain, and determine the feasibility and acceptability of the wActiSleep-BT device. Findings will also inform the potential utility of self-reported instruments in estimating PA level in people with VLUs.

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Title: Physical activity, sleep and wound healing in adults with venous leg ulcers: A prospective observational cohort pilot study protocol
Authors: Yunjing Qiu (Author) - Monash University
Victoria Team (Author) - Monash University
Christian R. Osadnik (Author) - Monash University
Jane O'Brien (Author) - University of Tasmania
Louise Turnour (Author) - Monash University
Ayoub Bouguettaya (Author) - Monash University
Rosemary A. McGinnes (Author) - Monash University
Carolina D. Weller (Corresponding Author) - Monash University
Publication details: Wound Practice & Research, Vol.29(2), pp.98-103
Publisher: Cambridge Publishing
Date published: 2021
DOI: 10.33235/wpr.29.2.98-103
ISSN: 2202-9729
Grant note: This study was supported by funding from Monash Nursing & Midwifery Strategic Grants Scheme 2017.
Organisation Unit: School of Health - Nursing
Language: English
Record Identifier: 991212661602621
Output Type: Journal article

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