Conclusion These studies provide preliminary evidence suggesting that EAMS can increase physical activity and decrease weight significantly , but their efficacy compared to other interventions has not yet been demonstrated .
Background Obesity is a growing global health concern that may lead to cardiovascular disease , type II diabetes , and cancer .
Several systematic review s have shown that technology is successful in combating obesity through increased physical activity , but there is no known review on interventions that use an electronic activity monitor system ( EAMS ) .
EAMSs are defined as a wearable device that objective ly measures lifestyle physical activity and can provide feedback , beyond the display of basic activity count information , via the monitor display or through a partnering application to elicit continual self-monitoring of activity behavior .
These devices improve upon st and ard pedometers because they have the ability to provide visual feedback on activity progression , verbal encouragement , and social comparison .
This systematic review aim ed to synthesize the efficacy and feasibility results of EAMSs within published physical activity interventions .
The efficacy of a technology-based system in a short-term behavioral weight loss intervention.
OBJECTIVE The objective was to examine the efficacy of adding a technology-based program to an in-person , behavioral weight loss intervention . RESEARCH METHODS AND PROCEDURES Fifty-seven subjects ( BMI = 33.1+/-2.8 kg/m2 ; age=41.3+/-8.7 years ) participated in a 12-week intervention with r and om assignment to St and ard In-Person Behavioral Weight Control Program ( SBWP ) or Intermittent or Continuous Technology-Based Program ( INT-TECH , CON-TECH ) . SBWP subjects received seven individualized weight loss sessions encouraging dietary and exercise modifications . INT-TECH and CON-TECH subjects received all SBWP components ; additionally , these groups used a SenseWear Pro Armb and ( BodyMedia , Inc. ) to monitor energy expenditure and an Internet-based program to monitor eating behaviors . These features were used by INT-TECH subjects during weeks 1 , 5 , and 9 and CON-TECH subjects weekly throughout the intervention . RESULTS Intent-to-treat analysis revealed weight loss of 4.1+/-2.8 kg , 3.4+/-3.4 kg , and 6.2+/-4.0 kg , for SBWP , INT-TECH , and CON-TECH groups , respectively ( CON-TECH > INT-TECH , p < or=0.05 ) . DISCUSSION These results indicate that the technology-based program needs to be used continuously throughout the intervention period to significantly impact weight loss . Future studies should examine the long-term and independent effect of this technology on weight loss , and for whom this intervention format is most effective
Conclusion These studies provide preliminary evidence suggesting that EAMS can increase physical activity and decrease weight significantly , but their efficacy compared to other interventions has not yet been demonstrated .
Background Obesity is a growing global health concern that may lead to cardiovascular disease , type II diabetes , and cancer .
Several systematic review s have shown that technology is successful in combating obesity through increased physical activity , but there is no known review on interventions that use an electronic activity monitor system ( EAMS ) .
EAMSs are defined as a wearable device that objective ly measures lifestyle physical activity and can provide feedback , beyond the display of basic activity count information , via the monitor display or through a partnering application to elicit continual self-monitoring of activity behavior .
These devices improve upon st and ard pedometers because they have the ability to provide visual feedback on activity progression , verbal encouragement , and social comparison .
This systematic review aim ed to synthesize the efficacy and feasibility results of EAMSs within published physical activity interventions .