Association of Wearable Activity Monitors and Digital Drainage Device With Daily Ambulation and Length of Stay Among Pulmonary Resection Patients: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Study
This prospective, randomized controlled trial compared digital (DCD) and traditional (TCD) chest drainage systems in postoperative care. Among over 250 patients, the DCD system was associated with shorter chest tube duration, reduced hospital stays, improved sleep quality, and greater postoperative mobility, without increasing complications. The study concludes that digital chest drainage not only provides precise clinical data for decision-making but also enhances recovery and patient quality of life after cardiothoracic surgery.
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