Use of the Fitbit to Measure Adherence to a Physical Activity Intervention Among Overweight or Obese, Postmenopausal Women: Self-Monitoring Trajectory During 16 Weeks.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Direct-to-consumer trackers and devices have potential to enhance theory-based physical activity interventions by offering a simple and pleasant way to help participants self-monitor their behavior. A secondary benefit of these devices is the opportunity for investigators to objectively track adherence to physical activity goals across weeks or even months, rather than relying on self-report or a small number of accelerometry wear periods. The use of consumer trackers for continuous monitoring of adherence has considerable potential to enhance physical activity research, but few studies have been published in this rapidly developing area.

Objective

The objective of the study was to assess the trajectory of physical activity adherence across a 16-week self-monitori

SUBMITTER: Cadmus-Bertram L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4705008 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature