One of the primary goals of spine surgery is to reduce pain and increase mobility to improve patients' quality of life. Currently, there is no established method for surgeons to objectively track their patients' mobilization postoperatively. This study is the first prospective trial utilizing the Apple Watch to objectively track patients before and after elective spine surgery. The investigators hypothesize that the ability of patients to track their own activity and discuss with their surgeon objective mobilization goals will not only help patients achieve empowerment in their own care but also improve their overall satisfaction and self-reported outcomes after spine surgery.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Correlation Between Objective Patient Measures (Steps, Distance Travelled, From Apple Watch) and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (SF-36, EQ-5D, PROMIS, NDI, ODI)
Timeframe: 2-6 weeks pre-operatively
Correlation Between Objective Patient Measures (Steps, Distance Travelled, From Apple Watch) and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (SF-36, EQ-5D, PROMIS, NDI, ODI)
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks post-operatively
Correlation Between Objective Patient Measures (Steps, Distance Travelled, From Apple Watch) and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (SF-36, EQ-5D, PROMIS, NDI, ODI)
Timeframe: 6 weeks-3 months post-operatively
Correlation Between Objective Patient Measures (Steps, Distance Travelled, From Apple Watch) and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (SF-36, EQ-5D, PROMIS, NDI, ODI)
Timeframe: 3-6 months post-operatively
Correlation Between Objective Patient Measures (Steps, Distance Travelled, From Apple Watch) and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (SF-36, EQ-5D, PROMIS, NDI, ODI)
Timeframe: 6-12 months post-operatively
Change in Objective Outcome Measures: Number of Steps After Surgery
Timeframe: 2-6 weeks pre-operatively; 4-6 weeks, 6 weeks-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-12 months post-operatively
Change in Objective Outcome Measures: Distance Traveled (Meters) After Surgery
Timeframe: 2-6 weeks pre-operatively; 4-6 weeks, 6 weeks-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-12 months post-operatively
Patient Compliance With Wearing Apple Watch - Wear Time
Timeframe: 2-6 weeks pre-operatively
Patient Compliance With Wearing Apple Watch - Wear Time
Timeframe: 4-6 weeks post-operatively
Patient Compliance With Wearing Apple Watch - Wear Time
Timeframe: 6 weeks-3 months post-operatively
Patient Compliance With Wearing Apple Watch - Wear Time
Timeframe: 3-6 months post-operatively
Patient Compliance With Wearing Apple Watch - Wear Time
Timeframe: 6-12 months post-operatively
Patient Satisfaction With Their Spine Care
Timeframe: 6 weeks post-operatively
Patient Satisfaction With Their Spine Care
Timeframe: 3 months post-operatively
Patient Satisfaction With Their Spine Care
Timeframe: 6 months post-operatively
Patient Satisfaction With Their Spine Care
Timeframe: 12 months post-operatively