Effectiveness of Self-Monitoring Approach Using Fitness Trackers to Improve Walking Ability in Rehabilitation Settings: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background: A self-monitoring approach utilizing fitness trackers that provide feedback regarding physical activities has been recently applied to rehabilitation patients to promote voluntary walking activities. Although this approach has been proven to increase physical activity, it is uncertain whether the intervention improves walking ability. Aim: This review investigated whether the additional self-monitoring approach using activity trackers would improve walking ability in any type of rehabilitation setting. Methods: A systematic search was performed in four databases [PubMed (MEDLINE), The Cochrane Library, SPORTDiscus, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature] to identify studies that examined the self-monitoring approach combined with rehab

SUBMITTER: Otaka E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9397729 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature