The study examined postoperative ambulation using accelerometers in outpatient abdominal surgeries and its impact on 30-day readmissions and ED utilization. Out of 106 patients, those who failed to reach their preoperative step count within one week were 6× more likely to visit the ED. Geriatric patients had a lower likelihood of meeting their preoperative baseline by postoperative day 7. Postoperative ambulation measured by wearable technology can serve as an indicator of recovery and predict ED utilization after outpatient surgery.
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