Developing a Fitbit-supported lifestyle physical activity intervention for depressed alcohol dependent women.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2017.07.006
Abstract: PURPOSE Women in alcohol treatment are more likely to relapse when in unpleasant, negative emotional states. Given the demonstrated benefits of exercise for decreasing depression, negative affect, and urges to drink, helping women engage in… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; treatment; fitbit; lifestyle physical ... See more keywords
Heart rate measures from the Apple Watch, Fitbit Charge HR 2, and electrocardiogram across different exercise intensities
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DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2018.1560644
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study compared heart rate (HR) measurements for the Fitbit Charge HR 2 (Fitbit) and the Apple Watch devices with HR measurements for electrocardiogram (ECG). Thirty young adults (15/15 females/males, age 23.5 ± 3.0… read more here.
Keywords: fitbit; exercise; fitbit charge; apple watch ... See more keywords
Validity of Fitbit activity monitoring for adults with progressive muscle diseases.
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1995057
Abstract: PURPOSE Measuring physical activity informs activity recommendations in clinical practice and provides outcomes in clinical trials that are meaningful to patients. Activity assessment in muscle disease is challenging and there is insufficient evidence to support… read more here.
Keywords: muscle diseases; muscle; fitbit; progressive muscle ... See more keywords
Feasibility of Fitbit Use in Adolescent Survivors of Pediatric Cancer: Who Consistently Uses It and for How Long?
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DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2022.0071
Abstract: Purpose: Wearable activity trackers with real-time feedback and goal-setting features are being incorporated into programs to increase physical activity among childhood cancer survivors. This analysis describes the adoption and use of a Fitbit® Flex™ among… read more here.
Keywords: fitbit use; fitbit; use fitbit; feasibility fitbit ... See more keywords
Comparison of the Wrist-Worn Fitbit Charge 2 and the Waist-Worn Actigraph GTX3 for Measuring Steps Taken in Occupational Settings.
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DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxab065
Abstract: OBJECTIVES If consumer-based monitors such as Fitbit can measure activity accurately, it could provide opportunities for improved assessment of physical activity in general and at work for research purposes. The accuracy of the Fitbit has… read more here.
Keywords: work; wrist worn; actigraph; worn fitbit ... See more keywords
Validation of Polar H10 chest strap and Fitbit Inspire 2 tracker for measuring continuous heart rate in cardiac patients: impact of artefact removal algorithm
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DOI: 10.1093/europace/euad122.550
Abstract: Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public hospital(s). Main funding source(s): Antwerp University Hospital Background In the last decade, heart rate (HR) monitors have become popular consumer tools for physical activity registration and training… read more here.
Keywords: fitbit inspire; polar h10; fitbit; correlation ... See more keywords
Feasibility and Utility of a Fitbit Tracker Among Ambulatory Children and Youth With Disabilities.
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DOI: 10.1123/pes.2022-0121
Abstract: PURPOSE To examine the feasibility and utility of the Fitbit Charge HR to estimate physical activity among ambulatory children and youth with disabilities. METHOD Participants (4-17 y old) with disabilities were recruited and asked to wear… read more here.
Keywords: fitbit; youth disabilities; among ambulatory; children youth ... See more keywords
Concurrent validity of the Fitbit for assessing sedentary behavior and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
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DOI: 10.1186/s12874-019-0668-1
Abstract: BackgroundRecent advances in sensor technologies have promoted the use of consumer-based accelerometers such as Fitbit Flex in epidemiological and clinical research; however, the validity of the Fitbit Flex in measuring sedentary behavior (SED) and physical… read more here.
Keywords: gt3x; fitbit; sedentary behavior; fitbit flex ... See more keywords
Fitbit wear-time and patterns of activity in cancer survivors throughout a physical activity intervention and follow-up: Exploratory analysis from a randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240967
Abstract: Objective There has been growing interest in the use of smart wearable technology to promote physical activity (PA) behaviour change. However, little is known concerning PA patterns throughout an intervention or engagement with trackers. The… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; trial; fitbit; activity ... See more keywords
The Association Between Logging Steps Using a Website, App, or Fitbit and Engaging With the 10,000 Steps Physical Activity Program: Observational Study
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DOI: 10.2196/22151
Abstract: Background Engagement is positively associated with the effectiveness of digital health interventions. It is unclear whether tracking devices that automatically synchronize data (eg, Fitbit) produce different engagement levels compared with manually entering data. Objective This… read more here.
Keywords: fitbit; physical activity; app fitbit; fitbit combination ... See more keywords
Fitbit-Based Interventions for Healthy Lifestyle Outcomes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.2196/23954
Abstract: Background Unhealthy behaviors, such as physical inactivity, sedentary lifestyle, and unhealthful eating, remain highly prevalent, posing formidable challenges in efforts to improve cardiovascular health. While traditional interventions to promote healthy lifestyles are both costly and… read more here.
Keywords: healthy lifestyle; analysis; lifestyle outcomes; fitbit ... See more keywords