Physician Monitoring of FitBit Use for Patient Health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity is a critical component of health.

Objective

We implemented a pilot project to determine feasibility of embedding activity tracker data within routine primary care visits among family medicine residency patients. This study also examined whether physician monitoring of and feedback concerning tracker improves exercise compliance and overall health.

Methods

Twenty-six participants received the FitBit Charge HR and were randomized into the self-monitoring (control) or intervention group for 12 weeks. The intervention group received weekly electronic health record (EHR) messages from their physician with feedback. The control group self-monitored activity.

Results

Data demonstrates patient interest in sharing exercise data with primary

SUBMITTER: Shannahan Md A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8145580 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature