Using Step Trackers Among Older People Receiving Aged Care Services Is Feasible and Acceptable: A Mixed-Methods Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Maintaining physical activity (PA) is vital for older people, particularly those with frailty and mobility limitations. Wearable activity trackers and digital feedback tools show promise for encouraging PA, but their feasibility and acceptability in aged care remain underexplored. This study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of using wearable and mobile devices for step tracking and examined the usability of three interfaces (Fitbit, mobile app, and website) for reviewing PA progress in aged care. Methods: This is a user experience and feasibility study that does not involve objective physical activity quantification or device performance analysis. It is a mixed-methods feasibility study conducted with 14 participants aged ≥65 years from residential and

SUBMITTER: Dawson R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12785936 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature