Abstract Introduction:<\b> Relatively little is still known about the feasibility of using consumer-level activity monitors as an intervention modality at population-level. Thus, it is important to increase our understanding of user attitudes towards activity monitoring, experiences related to activity monitors and the reliability and validity of activity data collected by these devices. Methods:<\b> We selected four consumer-level tri-axial activity trackers with wrist-based optical heart rate sensors for this study (Fitbit®, Garmin®, Jawbone®, and Polar®). Using the HealthWise Wales cohort platform, we recruited a convenience sample of 30 men and women aged 29-59 years, who lived in Cardiff or its surrounding areas in South East Wales to participate in a focus group interview and in subsequent 7-day usability testing in free-living conditions. Cardiff University staff and students (n=60), aged 18-64 will be recruited to participate in a laboratory-based validation study consisting of repeated walking tests on a treadmill and sedentary tasks while sitting. Data collection for this study will be completed in April 2018. Results:<\b> The results will be presented in relation to participant expressed ideas, feelings, and attitudes towards activity trackers and activity tracking; attitudes towards participating in a study using activity trackers; user-related, device-related, and technology adoption-related challenges of activity trackers; test-retest reliability over three repeated measurements (step count and heart rate); and validity of activity type and intensity against validated criterion standards, or direct observation. Conclusion:<\b> These results will inform interventions aimed to promote physical activity at population-level. External funding details Funding: Wellcome Trust ISSF Population Pilot Award
Abstract Introduction:<\b> Relatively little is still known about the feasibility of using consumer-level activity monitors as an intervention modality at population-level. Thus, it is important to increase our understanding of user attitudes towards activity monitoring, experiences related to activity monitors and the reliability and validity of activity data collected by these devices. Methods:<\b> We selected four consumer-level tri-axial activity trackers with wrist-based optical heart rate sensors for this study (Fitbit®, Garmin®, Jawbone®, and Polar®). Using the HealthWise Wales cohort platform, we recruited a convenience sample of 30 men and women aged 29-59 years, who lived in Cardiff or its surrounding areas in South East Wales to participate in a focus group interview and in subsequent 7-day usability testing in free-living conditions. Cardiff University staff and students (n=60), aged 18-64 will be recruited to participate in a laboratory-based validation study consisting of repeated walking tests on a treadmill and sedentary tasks while sitting. Data collection for this study will be completed in April 2018. Results:<\b> The results will be presented in relation to participant expressed ideas, feelings, and attitudes towards activity trackers and activity tracking; attitudes towards participating in a study using activity trackers; user-related, device-related, and technology adoption-related challenges of activity trackers; test-retest reliability over three repeated measurements (step count and heart rate); and validity of activity type and intensity against validated criterion standards, or direct observation. Conclusion:<\b> These results will inform interventions aimed to promote physical activity at population-level. External funding details Funding: Wellcome Trust ISSF Population Pilot Award
By clicking “Accept Terms & all Cookies” or by continuing to browse, you agree to the storing of third-party cookies on your device to enhance your user experience and agree to the user terms and conditions of this learning management system (LMS). USER TERMS AND CONDITIONS | PRIVACY POLICY
Cookie Settings
Accept Terms & all Cookies
Anonymous User Privacy Preferences
Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
MULTILEARNING platforms and tools hereinafter referred as “MLG SOFTWARE” are provided to you as pure educational platforms/services requiring cookies to operate. In the case of the MLG SOFTWARE, cookies are essential for the Platform to function properly for the provision of education. If these cookies are disabled, a large subset of the functionality provided by the Platform will either be unavailable or cease to work as expected. The MLG SOFTWARE do not capture non-essential activities such as menu items and listings you click on or pages viewed.
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies are used to analyse how visitors use a website in order to provide a better user experience.
