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[article] | Titre : |
Acceptability of wristband activity trackers among community dwelling older adults |
| Type de document : |
Article |
| Auteurs : |
Tara O'Brien, Auteur ; Meredith Troutman-jordan, Auteur ; Donna Hathaway, Auteur ; [et al.], Auteur |
| Année de publication : |
2015 |
| Article en page(s) : |
p. 21-25 |
| Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
| Descripteurs : |
HE Vinci
Exercice physique ; Personne âgée ; Recherche ; Santé ; Soins gériatriques ; Surveillance ; Technologie
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| Résumé : |
Abstract
Wristband activity trackers have become widely used among young adults. However, few studies have explored their use for monitoring and improving health outcomes among older adults. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and utility of activity tracker use among older adults for monitoring activity, improving self-efficacy, and health outcomes. A 12-week pilot study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility and utility of mobile wristband activity trackers. The sample (N = 34) was 65% women 73.5 ± 9.4 years of age who had a high school diploma or GED (38%) and reported an income ≤$35,000 (58%). Participants completing the study (95%) experienced a decrease in waist circumference (p > 0.009), however no change in self-efficacy. Participants found activity trackers easy to use which contributed to minimal study withdrawals. It was concluded that activity trackers could be useful for monitoring and promoting physical activity and improving older adults' health. |
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in Geriatric Nursing > Vol. 36 n°2HS (March-April 2015) . - p. 21-25
[article] Acceptability of wristband activity trackers among community dwelling older adults [Article] / Tara O'Brien, Auteur ; Meredith Troutman-jordan, Auteur ; Donna Hathaway, Auteur ; [et al.], Auteur . - 2015 . - p. 21-25. Langues : Anglais ( eng) in Geriatric Nursing > Vol. 36 n°2HS (March-April 2015) . - p. 21-25 | Descripteurs : |
HE Vinci
Exercice physique ; Personne âgée ; Recherche ; Santé ; Soins gériatriques ; Surveillance ; Technologie
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| Résumé : |
Abstract
Wristband activity trackers have become widely used among young adults. However, few studies have explored their use for monitoring and improving health outcomes among older adults. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and utility of activity tracker use among older adults for monitoring activity, improving self-efficacy, and health outcomes. A 12-week pilot study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility and utility of mobile wristband activity trackers. The sample (N = 34) was 65% women 73.5 ± 9.4 years of age who had a high school diploma or GED (38%) and reported an income ≤$35,000 (58%). Participants completing the study (95%) experienced a decrease in waist circumference (p > 0.009), however no change in self-efficacy. Participants found activity trackers easy to use which contributed to minimal study withdrawals. It was concluded that activity trackers could be useful for monitoring and promoting physical activity and improving older adults' health. |
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