Wearable activity monitors in oncology trials: Current use of an emerging technology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity is an important outcome in oncology trials. Physical activity is commonly assessed using self-reported questionnaires, which are limited by recall and response biases. Recent advancements in wearable technology have provided oncologists with new opportunities to obtain real-time, objective physical activity data. The purpose of this review was to describe current uses of wearable activity monitors in oncology trials.

Methods

We searched Pubmed, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials for oncology trials involving wearable activity monitors published between 2005 and 2016. We extracted details on study design, types of activity monitors used, and purpose for their use. We summarized activity monitor metrics including step co

SUBMITTER: Gresham G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12004692 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature