Abstract
[Purpose] The aim of this study was to compare physical activity measured by activity meter before and after discharge from a recovery rehabilitation unit, and to consider the causes of decreased amounts of activity after discharge. [Methods] This study measured participant's physical activity by activity meter before and after discharge from a recovery rehabilitation unit for about 1 month. One month after discharge, we investigated the causes of decreased amounts of activity after discharge, and classified them based on the ICF. [Results] There were 11 participants, and 8 completed the study. The average number of steps per day were 2,483 steps before discharge, and 1,304 steps after discharge. All participants felt they had decreased the amount of activity after discharge, and the causes were classified as health service, climate, family's attitude, indoor movement and motivation, etc, based on ICF. [Discussion] To prevent decreasing physical activity after discharge from the recovery rehabilitation unit, it is important to establish a caring plan to increase subjects' opportunities to go outside and the frequency of rehabilitation before discharge.
