Usability and Implementation Considerations of Fitbit and App Intervention for Diverse Cancer Survivors: Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the known benefits of physical activity, cancer survivors remain insufficiently active. Prior trials have adopted digital health methods, although several have been pedometer-based and enrolled mainly female, non-Hispanic White, and more highly educated survivors of breast cancer.

Objective

The objective of this study was to test a previously developed mobile health system consisting of a Fitbit activity tracker and the MyDataHelps smartphone app for feasibility in a diverse group of cancer survivors, with the goal of refining the program and setting the stage for a larger future trial.

Methods

Participants were identified from one academic medical center's electronic health records, referred by a clinician, or self-referred to participate in the st

SUBMITTER: Dabbagh Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11875131 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature