Establishing global standards on wearable technology for measuring mobility in ageing populations: an international consensus exercise.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobility, defined as movement in all its forms, is a hallmark of healthy ageing. As wearable technologies become increasingly integrated into population health surveillance and ageing research, the absence of standardised terminology, measurement protocols and reporting practices presents a major barrier to progress. This consensus exercise aimed to establish minimum standards for measuring mobility with wearable technology in ageing populations and set priorities for future research in the field.

Methods

A two-day, in-person consensus meeting was convened with 24 international experts in ageing, mobility and digital health. Using a modified nominal group technique facilitated by a trained moderator, participants engaged in structured small-group brainstorming, fo

SUBMITTER: Beauchamp MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12821365 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature