Establishing a Consensus-Based Framework for the Use of Wearable Activity Trackers in Health Care: Delphi Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity (PA) plays a crucial role in health care, providing benefits in the prevention and management of many noncommunicable diseases. Wearable activity trackers (WATs) provide an opportunity to monitor and promote PA in various health care settings.

Objective

This study aimed to develop a consensus-based framework for the optimal use of WATs in health care.

Methods

A 4-round Delphi survey was conducted, involving a panel (n=58) of health care professionals, health service managers, and researchers. Round 1 used open-response questions to identify overarching themes. Rounds 2 and 3 used 9-point Likert scales to refine participants' opinions and establish consensus on key factors related to WAT use in health care, including metrics, device charact

SUBMITTER: Szeto K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11380062 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature