Implementation of a miniaturised activity monitor to support convalescence

Effect of mindfulness on physical activity in primary healthcare patients: a randomised controlled trial pilot study

Pilot and Feasibility Studies ◽

10.1186/s40814-021-00810-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Peter Nymberg ◽

Susanna Calling ◽

Emelie Stenman ◽

Karolina Palmér ◽

Eva Ekvall Hansson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Study Design ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Dropout Rate ◽

Activity Monitor ◽

Activity Level ◽

Self Report ◽

Ethical Review ◽

Mixed Effect ◽

Registration Number

Abstract Increased physical activity can have health benefits among inactive individuals. In Sweden, the healthcare system uses physical activity on prescription (PAP) to motivate patients to increase their physical activity level. Mindfulness may further heighten the internal motivation to engage in physical activity. However, previous research has not demonstrated clear evidence of such an association. Aim Examine the feasibility of the study design as a preparation for a full-scale study, and examine the differences, between three interventions, in change over time in physical activity levels and in related variables. Method Comparison between three different interventions in an ordinary primary health care setting: PAP, mindfulness, and a combination of PAP and mindfulness. Physical activity was measured with self-report and ACTi Graph GT1X activity monitor. Statistical analysis was performed with a mixed-effect model to account for repeated observations and estimate differences both within groups and between groups at 3- and 6-months follow-up. Results Between September 2016 and December 2018, a total of 88 participants were randomised into three groups. The total dropout rate was 20.4%, the attendance rate to the mindfulness courses (52% > 6 times) and the web-based mindfulness training (8% > 800 min) was low according to the stated feasibility criteria. Eleven participants were excluded from analysis due to low activity monitor wear time. Neither the activity monitor data nor self-reported physical activity showed any significant differences between the groups. Conclusion The study design needs adjustment for the mindfulness intervention design before a fully scaled study can be conducted. A combination of PAP and mindfulness may increase physical activity and self-rated health more than PAP or mindfulness alone. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, registration number NCT02869854. Regional Ethical Review Board in Lund registration number 2016/404.

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User Compliance Rates of a Wrist-Worn Eating Activity Monitor

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting ◽

10.1177/1541931215591266 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 59 (1) ◽

pp. 902-906 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Michael L. Wilson ◽

Amelia J. Kinsella ◽

Eric R. Muth

Keyword(s):

Activity Monitor ◽

User Compliance

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Validity of an activity monitor in young people with cerebral palsy gross motor function classification system level I

Physiological Measurement ◽

10.1088/0967-3334/35/11/2307 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 35 (11) ◽

pp. 2307-2318 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Deirdre O’ Donoghue ◽

Norelee Kennedy

Keyword(s):

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Young People ◽

Motor Function ◽

Classification System ◽

Activity Monitor ◽

System Level ◽

Gross Motor ◽

Gross Motor Function ◽

Level I

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Invariance of Wearing Location of Omron-BI Pedometers: A Validation Study

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.7.6.706 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 7 (6) ◽

pp. 706-717 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Weimo Zhu ◽

Miyoung Lee

Keyword(s):

Validation Study ◽

Absolute Error ◽

Activity Monitor ◽

Error Rates ◽

Living Conditions ◽

The Body ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Free Living ◽

Climbing Stairs ◽

Free Living Conditions

Background:The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability evidences of the Omron BI pedometer, which could count steps taken even when worn at different locations on the body.Methods:Forty (20 males and 20 females) adults were recruited to walk wearing 5 sets, 1 set at a time, of 10 BI pedometers during testing, 1 each at 10 different locations. For comparison, they also wore 2 Yamax Digi-Walker SW-200 pedometers and a Dynastream AMP 331 activity monitor. The subjects walked in 3 free-living conditions: a fat sidewalk, stairs, and mixed conditions.Results:Except for a slight decrease in accuracy in the pant pocket locations, Omron BI pedometers counted steps accurately across other locations when subjects walked on the fat sidewalk, and the performance was consistent across devices and trials. When the subjects climbed up stairs, however, the absolute error % of the pant pocket locations increased significantly (P < .05) and similar or higher error rates were found in the AMP 331 and SW-200s.Conclusions:The Omron BI pedometer can accurately count steps when worn at various locations on the body in free-living conditions except for front pant pocket locations, especially when climbing stairs.

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