CONCLUSIONS Utilizing a consumer-based wearable activity tracker as either the primary component of an intervention or as part of a broader physical activity intervention has the potential to increase physical activity participation .
BACKGROUND The range of benefits associated with regular physical activity participation is irrefutable .
Despite the well-known benefits , physical inactivity remains one of the major contributing factors to ill-health throughout industrialized countries .
Traditional lifestyle interventions such as group education or telephone counseling are effective at increasing physical activity participation ; however , physical activity levels tend to decline over time .
Consumer-based wearable activity trackers that allow users to objective ly monitor activity levels are now widely available and may offer an alternative method for assisting individuals to remain physically active .
OBJECTIVE This review aim ed to determine the effects of interventions utilizing consumer-based wearable activity trackers on physical activity participation and sedentary behavior when compared with interventions that do not utilize activity tracker feedback .
A monitoring and feedback tool embedded in a counselling protocol to increase physical activity of patients with COPD or type 2 diabetes in primary care: study protocol of a three-arm cluster randomised controlled trial
Background Physical activity is important for a healthy lifestyle . Although physical activity can delay complications and decrease the burden of the disease , the level of activity of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) or type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ( DM2 ) is often far from optimal . To stimulate physical activity , a monitoring and feedback tool , consisting of an accelerometer linked to a smart phone and webserver ( It ’s LiFe ! tool ) , and a counselling protocol for practice nurses in primary care was developed ( the Self-management Support Program ) . The main objective of this study is to measure the longitudinal effects of this counselling protocol and the added value of using the tool . Methods / Design This three-armed cluster r and omised controlled trial with 120 participants with COPD and 120 participants with DM2 ( aged 40–70 ) , compares the counselling protocol with and without the use of the tool ( group 1 and 2 ) with usual care ( group 3 ) . Recruitment takes place at GP practice s in the southern regions of the Netherl and s. R and omisation takes place at the practice level . The intended sample ( three arms of 8 practice s ) powers the study to detect a 10-minute difference of moderate and intense physical activity per day between groups 1 and 3 . Participants in the intervention groups have to visit the practice nurse 3–4 times for physical activity counselling , in a 4 - 6-month period . Specific activity goals tailored to the individual patient 's preferences and needs will be set . In addition , participants in group 1 will be instructed to use the tool in daily life . The primary outcome , physical activity , will be measured in all groups with a physical activity monitor ( PAM ) . Secondary outcomes are quality of life , general - and exercise - self-efficacy , and health status . Follow-up will take place after 6 and 9 months . Separately , a process evaluation will be conducted to explore reasons for trial non-participation , and the intervention ’s acceptability for participating patients and nurses . Discussion Results of this study will give insight into the effects of the It ’s LiFe ! monitoring and feedback tool combined with care from a practice nurse for people with COPD or DM2 on physical activity . Trial registration Clinical Trials.gov :
CONCLUSIONS Utilizing a consumer-based wearable activity tracker as either the primary component of an intervention or as part of a broader physical activity intervention has the potential to increase physical activity participation .
BACKGROUND The range of benefits associated with regular physical activity participation is irrefutable .
Despite the well-known benefits , physical inactivity remains one of the major contributing factors to ill-health throughout industrialized countries .
Traditional lifestyle interventions such as group education or telephone counseling are effective at increasing physical activity participation ; however , physical activity levels tend to decline over time .
Consumer-based wearable activity trackers that allow users to objective ly monitor activity levels are now widely available and may offer an alternative method for assisting individuals to remain physically active .
OBJECTIVE This review aim ed to determine the effects of interventions utilizing consumer-based wearable activity trackers on physical activity participation and sedentary behavior when compared with interventions that do not utilize activity tracker feedback .