Assessing the Influence of a Fitbit Physical Activity Monitor on the Exercise Practices of Emergency Medicine Residents: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Targeted interventions have improved physical activity and wellness of medical residents. However, no exercise interventions have focused on emergency medicine residents.

Objective

This study aimed to measure the effectiveness of a wearable device for tracking physical activity on the exercise habits and wellness of this population, while also measuring barriers to adoption and continued use.

Methods

This pre-post cohort study enrolled 30 emergency medicine residents. Study duration was 6 months. Statistical comparisons were conducted for the primary end point and secondary exercise end points with nonparametric tests. Descriptive statistics were provided for subjective responses.

Results

The physical activity tracker did not increase the overall sel

SUBMITTER: Schrager JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5309436 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature