There was no significant between group difference in six-minute walk test distance .
Conclusions Our meta- analysis showed WPAM with exercise prescription or advice are superior to no device in improving CRF in the maintenance phase of CR and no cardiac adverse events were reported with WPAM use .
Our qualitative analysis showed evidence in favour of WPAM with exercise prescription or advice for both CRF and step count .
WPAM with exercise prescription or advice did not change sedentary time .
Background Physical activity ( PA ) is a component of cardiac rehabilitation ( CR ) .
However , life-long engagement in PA is required to maintain benefits gained .
Wearable PA monitoring devices ( WPAM ) are thought to increase PA .
There appear to be no review s which investigate the effect of WPAM in cardiac population s. We firstly aim ed to systematic ally review r and omised controlled trials within the cardiac population that investigated the effect WPAM had through the maintenance phase of CR .
We specifically examined the effect on cardiorespiratory fitness ( CRF ) , amount and intensity of daily PA , and sedentary time .
Use of Consumer Wearable Devices to Promote Physical Activity: A Review of Health Intervention Studies
Background Although many wearable devices for monitoring and tracking physical activity are available to consumers , relatively few research studies have been conducted to determine their efficacy in promoting health . Methods In this article , data on the use of consumer wearable devices in promoting healthy behaviors  are summarized based upon bibliographic search es in PubMed and Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection with relevant search terms through September 2016 . Results A total of 274 articles were identified in the bibliographic search es . By screening abstract s or full-text articles , six pre/post test trials and seven r and omized controlled trials were identified . In initial trials , consumer wearable devices have been shown to increase physical activity and help users lose weight . However , the number of studies completed to date is small and limited by small sample sizes , short study duration s , and uncertain generalizability of the findings . Conclusions Future studies should utilize r and omized controlled trial research design s , larger sample sizes , and longer study periods to better establish the efficacy of wearable devices in promoting physical activity . Additional research is needed to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of wearable devices in promoting physical activity and weight loss in community setting s including communities affected by health disparities . Studies focusing on children and adolescents are also needed
There was no significant between group difference in six-minute walk test distance .
Conclusions Our meta- analysis showed WPAM with exercise prescription or advice are superior to no device in improving CRF in the maintenance phase of CR and no cardiac adverse events were reported with WPAM use .
Our qualitative analysis showed evidence in favour of WPAM with exercise prescription or advice for both CRF and step count .
WPAM with exercise prescription or advice did not change sedentary time .
Background Physical activity ( PA ) is a component of cardiac rehabilitation ( CR ) .
However , life-long engagement in PA is required to maintain benefits gained .
Wearable PA monitoring devices ( WPAM ) are thought to increase PA .
There appear to be no review s which investigate the effect of WPAM in cardiac population s. We firstly aim ed to systematic ally review r and omised controlled trials within the cardiac population that investigated the effect WPAM had through the maintenance phase of CR .
We specifically examined the effect on cardiorespiratory fitness ( CRF ) , amount and intensity of daily PA , and sedentary time .