The effectiveness of a wearable activity tracker (WAT)-based intervention to improve physical activity levels in sedentary older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 91 ◽  
pp. 104211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justina Yat-Wa Liu ◽  
Patrick Pui-Kin Kor ◽  
Claire Pik-Ying Chan ◽  
Rick Yiu-Cho Kwan ◽  
Daphne Sze-Ki
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Activity Tracker ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Wearable Activity Tracker

scholarly journals Enhancing the Physical Activity Levels of Frail Older Adults with a Wearable Activity Tracker-Based Exercise Intervention: A Pilot Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (19) ◽  
pp. 10344
Author(s):  
Justina Y. W. Liu ◽  
Rick Y. C. Kwan ◽  
Yue-Heng Yin ◽  
Paul H. Lee ◽  
Judy Yuen-man Siu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Frail Older Adults ◽  
Activity Tracker ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Wearable Activity Tracker

A wearable activity tracker (WAT) incorporated with behavioral change techniques (BCTs) increases physical activity in younger adults; however, its effectiveness with frail older adults is unknown. The feasibility and preliminary effects of a WAT-based exercise intervention to increase physical activity levels in frail older adults was investigated in this pilot study involving 40 community-dwelling frail older adults. The experimental group received a 14-week WAT-based group exercise intervention and a 3-month follow-up, while the control group only received similar physical training and all BCTs. The recruitment rate was 93%, and the average attendance rate was 85.2% and 82.2% in the WAT and control groups, respectively, establishing feasibility. Adherence to wearing the WAT was 94.2% and 92% during the intervention and follow-up periods, respectively. A significant interaction effect between time and group was found in all physical assessments, possibly lasting for 3 months post-intervention. However, no significant difference between groups was observed in any daily activity level by the ActiGraph measurement. The majority of the WAT group’s ActiGraph measurements reverted to baseline levels at the 1-month follow-up. Thus, the WAT-based exercise program has potential for employment among community-dwelling frail older adults, but sustaining the effects after the intervention remains a major challenge.

scholarly journals Walking Cadence to Exercise at Moderate Intensity for Adults: A Systematic Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Slaght ◽  
M. Sénéchal ◽  
T. J. Hrubeniuk ◽  
A. Mayo ◽  
D. R. Bouchard
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Aerobic Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Background. Most adults choose walking as a leisure activity. However, many do not reach the international physical activity guidelines for adults, which recommend moderate intensity aerobic activity for at least 150 minutes/week in bouts of 10 minutes. Purpose. This systematic review provides an update on the walking cadence required to reach moderate intensity in adults and older adults, identifies variables associated with reaching moderate intensity, and evaluates how walking cadence intensity should be measured, but the main purpose is to report the interventions that have been attempted to prescribe walking cadence to increase time spent at moderate intensity or other outcomes for adults and older adults. Methods. SportDISCUS, Scopus, and PubMed databases were searched. We identified 3,917 articles and 31 were retained for this systematic review. Only articles written in English were included. Results. In general, 100 steps/minute is prescribed for adults to achieve moderate intensity, but older adults may require a higher cadence. Currently, few studies have explored using walking cadence prescription as an intervention to increase physical activity levels. Conclusion. Prescribing walking cadence as a way to increase physical activity levels has potential as a practical and useful strategy, but more evidence is required to assess its ability to increase physical activity levels at moderate intensity.

Exploring the Relationship Between Fundamental Motor Skill Interventions and Physical Activity Levels in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
pp. 1845-1857 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander C. Engel ◽  
Carolyn R. Broderick ◽  
Nancy van Doorn ◽  
Louise L. Hardy ◽  
Belinda J. Parmenter
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Use of pedometers as a tool to promote daily physical activity levels in patients with COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (154) ◽  
pp. 190039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Armstrong ◽  
Andrew Winnard ◽  
Nikolaos Chynkiamis ◽  
Spencer Boyle ◽  
Chris Burtin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Daily Physical Activity ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

The aim of this study was to examine the use of pedometers as a tool to promote daily physical activity levels in patients with COPD.A systematic review meta-analysis of pedometer physical activity promotion in patients with COPD was conducted. Medline/PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and CINAHL were searched from inception to January 2019. The search strategy included the following keywords: physical activity promotion, pulmonary rehabilitation and daily physical activity. The eligibility criteria for selecting studies were randomised controlled trials reporting pedometer physical activity promotion in patients with COPD.Improvements in steps per day were found with pedometer physical activity promotion either standalone (n=12, mean 0.53 (95% CI 0.29–0.77); p=0.00001) or alongside pulmonary rehabilitation (n=7, 0.51 (0.13–0.88); p=0.006). A subgroup analysis reported significant differences in the promotion of physical activity based on baseline physical activity levels and the type of instrument used to assess levels of physical activity.Future trials should consider the way in which pedometers are used to promote physical activity to inform clinical practice in the setting of pulmonary rehabilitation.

scholarly journals Global physical activity levels among people living with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 388-397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davy Vancampfort ◽  
James Mugisha ◽  
Marc De Hert ◽  
Michel Probst ◽  
Joseph Firth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Living With Hiv

Effectiveness of Outdoor Exercise Parks on Health Outcomes in Older Adults—A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Yoke Leng Ng ◽  
Keith D. Hill ◽  
Pazit Levinger ◽  
Elissa Burton
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Single Leg Stance ◽  
Small Sample Sizes ◽  
Meta Analyses

The objective of this systematic review was to examine the effectiveness of outdoor exercise park equipment on physical activity levels, physical function, psychosocial outcomes, and quality of life of older adults living in the community and to evaluate the evidence of older adults’ use of outdoor exercise park equipment. A search strategy was conducted from seven databases. Nine articles met the inclusion criteria. The study quality results were varied. Meta-analyses were undertaken for two physical performance tests: 30-s chair stand test and single-leg stance. The meta-analysis results were not statistically significant. It was not possible to conclude whether exercise parks were effective at improving levels of physical activity. The review shows that older adults value the benefits of health and social interaction from the use of exercise parks. Findings should be interpreted with caution due to the small sample sizes and the limited number of studies.

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