E-coder for Automatic Scoring Physical Activity Diary Data

2007 ◽  
Vol 39 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S190
Author(s):  
Weimo Zhu ◽  
Mark Hasegawa-Johnson ◽  
Arthur Kantor ◽  
Dan Roth ◽  
Youngsik Park ◽  
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2011 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 394-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Chen ◽  
Shih-Lung Shaw ◽  
Hongbo Yu ◽  
Feng Lu ◽  
Yanwei Chai ◽  
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Retos ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 203-205
Author(s):  
Luis Paulo Gomes Mascarenhas ◽  
Marcos Tadeu Grzelczak ◽  
William Cordeiro de Souza ◽  
Antonio Stabelini Neto ◽  
Yamileth Chacón-Araya ◽  
...  

The purpose of the study was to compare the aerobic power of prepubescent children (Tanner 1 stage). Participants were 95 children between 7 and 9 years old, divided into 4 physical activity level groups: a) Trained (n = 24), b) Sport beginners (n = 23), c) Active (n = 24), and d) Sedentary (n = 24). Physical activity level was determined by a three-day physical activity diary. Subjects performed a treadmill Balk protocol to obtain their peak oxygen uptake. Comparisons were made using ANOVA two-way and post hoc Tukey followed-up the significant differences for p< 0,05. Trained, sport beginners and active children presented similar amount of physical activity level, but they significantly differ from the sedentary children (p< 0.05). Overall boys (50.67 ± 8.52 ml/kg/min) had higher relative peak oxygen uptake than girls (45.19 ± 6.44 ml/kg/min). The gender by group interaction showed that this difference is explained by the superior values of the trained boys (58.80 ± 8.98 ml/kg/min) when compared to trained girls (47.51 ± 5.68 ml/kg/min), even though they presented the same amount of physical activity level. The trained group (53.16 ± 9.34 ml/kg/min) showed higher relative peak oxygen uptake compared to sport beginners (48.90 ± 6.54 ml/kg/min), active children (45.46 ± 7.50 ml/kg/min) and sedentary children (44.63 ± 9.52 ml/kg/min). The results suggest that prepubescent children that participate in systematized trained programs have better physiological indicators for aerobic fitness.Key words. aerobic power, physical activity, children.Resumen. El propósito del estudio fue comparar la potencia aeróbica de niños prepubescentes (Estadio de Tanner 1). Participaron 95 niños y niñas con edades entre 7 y 9 años, divididos en 4 grupos basados en sus niveles de actividad física: a) Entrenados (n = 24), b) Principiantes en deportes (n = 23), c) Activos (n = 24), y d) Sedentarios (n = 24). Los niveles de actividad física se determinaron por medio de un diario de actividad física de tres días. Los participantes realizaron el protocolo de Balke en banda sin fin para obtener el consumo de oxígeno pico. Se hicieron comparaciones con ANOVA de dos vías y post hoc de Tukey cuando se encontraron diferencias significativas a un p < 0.05. Los niños prepubescentes entrenados, principiantes en deportes y activos presentaron niveles de actividad física similares, pero fueron significativamente diferentes de los niños sedentarios (p < 0.05). En general, los niños presentaron mayor consumo de oxígeno pico (50.67 ± 8.52 ml/kg/min) que las niñas (45.19 ± 6.44 ml/kg/min). La interacción de sexo por grupo mostró que esta diferencia se explica por el mayor valor de los niños entrenados (58.80 ± 8.98 ml/kg/min) cuando se les comparó con las niñas entrenadas (47.51 ± 5.68 ml/kg/min), aunque tuvieran el mismo nivel de actividad física. El grupo entrenado (53.16 ± 9.34 ml/kg/min) presentó mayores valores de consumo de oxígeno pico comparados con los principiantes (48.90 ± 6.54 ml/kg/min), niños activos (45.46 ± 7.50 ml/kg/min) y niños sedentarios (44.63 ± 9.52 ml/kg/min). Los resultados sugieren que los niños prepubescentes que participan en programas de entrenamiento sistemáticos tienen mejores indicadores fisiológicos de capacidad aeróbica.Palabras claves. potencia aeróbica, actividad física, niños


2012 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 487-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
BARBARA STERNFELD ◽  
SHENG-FANG JIANG ◽  
TERESA PICCHI ◽  
LISA CHASAN-TABER ◽  
BARBARA AINSWORTH ◽  
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2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (8) ◽  
pp. 1249-1256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wineke Armbrust ◽  
G.J.F. Joyce Bos ◽  
Jan H.B. Geertzen ◽  
Pieter J.J. Sauer ◽  
Pieter U. Dijkstra ◽  
...  

Objective.(1) To determine convergent validity of an activity diary (AD) and accelerometer (Actical brand/Phillips-Respironics) in measuring physical activity (PA) in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). (2) To determine how many days give reliable results. (3) To analyze effects of correcting accelerometer data for non-wear.Methods.Patients with JIA (8–13 yrs) were recruited from 3 Dutch pediatric rheumatology centers. PA was assessed for 7 days with an AD and accelerometer, and was expressed as mean min/day of rest, light PA (LPA), moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA), and PA level (PAL). To analyze convergent validity, intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were calculated and paired sample Student t tests were performed. The required number of days to achieve reliable results was calculated using the Spearman-Brown prophecy formula.Results.Convergent validity between AD and accelerometer was moderate for rest and PAL (ICC 0.41). ICC for LPA and MVPA were < 0.24. AD overestimated PAL and MVPA compared with the accelerometer. Wearing the accelerometer 7–19 days gave reliable PA estimates on group and individual levels. For the AD, 13–36 days were needed. Adjusting accelerometer data for non-wear resulted in a clinically relevant higher mean number of min/day spent in LPA (effect size 1.12), but not in MVPA (effect size 0.44).Conclusion.Convergent validity between AD and accelerometer is moderate to poor. In children with JIA, 1-week assessment with an accelerometer is sufficient to measure PA (all levels) reliably. On an individual level and for clinical use, 3 weeks are required. Additional use of AD enables correction for non-wear of accelerometer data.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 44-44
Author(s):  
Erica O'Brien ◽  
David Almeida

Abstract Research shows that, while the experience of stress relates to lower levels of physical activity (PA), people who perceive a greater sense of control engage in higher levels of PA. This study explores whether a sense of control specifically over stressful situations moderates the negative association between stressor exposure and PA in daily life. We used 8-day diary data from up to 1,236 participants (Age: Range = 43-91, M = 62.47, SD = 10.20) in the National Study of Daily Experiences. Somewhat contrary to hypotheses, people reported spending more time on light PA (but not moderate-to-vigorous PA) on days when they also experienced more stressors than usual. Perceived stressor control appears to magnify this effect, with people reporting even more light PA on days when they feel greater control. Initial findings suggest that a physically active lifestyle may help middle-aged and older adults cope with daily stressors.


2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Robertson ◽  
Sarah Stewart-Brown ◽  
Elizabeth Wilcock ◽  
Michelle Oldfield ◽  
Margaret Thorogood

Objectives. To investigate the use of accelerometers to monitor change in physical activity in a childhood obesity treatment intervention.Methods. 28 children aged 7–13 taking part in “Families for Health” were asked to wear an accelerometer (Actigraph) for 7-days, and complete an accompanying activity diary, at baseline, 3-months and 9-months. Interviews with 12 parents asked about research measurements.Results. Over 90% of children provided 4 days of accelerometer data, and around half of children provided 7 days. Adequately completed diaries were collected from 60% of children. Children partake in a wide range of physical activity which uniaxial monitors may undermonitor (cycling, nonmotorised scootering) or overmonitor (trampolining). Two different cutoffs (4 METS or 3200 counts⋅min-1) for minutes spent in moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA) yielded very different results, although reached the same conclusion regarding a lack of change in MVPA after the intervention. Some children were unwilling to wear accelerometers at school and during sport because they felt they put them at risk of stigma and bullying.Conclusion. Accelerometers are acceptable to a majority of children, although their use at school is problematic for some, but they may underestimate children's physical activity.


Circulation ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 118 (suppl_18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan A Barnason ◽  
Lani Zimmerman ◽  
Paula Schulz

Older adults with poor functioning preoperatively are at risk for delayed recovery following CABS. The purpose of this study was to determine if a symptom management (SM) telehealth intervention was effective in improving early recovery outcomes (physical activity, physiological and psychological functioning) for older adults with impaired functioning prior to CABS. A descriptive, repeated measures design was used in this subanalysis of a larger RCT. Subjects in the parent study (N=232), who met the preoperative impaired functioning criteria [physical component score of Medical Outcomes Study Short-form 36 (MOS SF-36) <50 and a RISKO score of ≥ 6], were included in either the SM intervention group (n=23) or the usual care group (n=31). Methods : Physical activity was measured at baseline using the Modified 7-Day Activity Interview; and at follow-up times by the RT3® accelerometer and an Activity Diary. Physiological and psychosocial functioning was measured by the MOS SF-36. Data was gathered prior to hospital discharge, at 3- and 6-weeks and 3-months after hospital discharge. Findings : Subjects ranged in age from 65– 85 years, with a mean of 71.6 (± 5.1) years. Analysis of covariance with repeated measures was used on physical activity and functioning measures, with preoperative levels used as covariates. There were significant group by time effects, with the SM intervention group as compared to the usual care group having higher levels of physical activity over time for: average daily activity counts [F (3,37)=3.55, p<.05]; levels of estimated energy expenditure (average kcal/kg/day expended) as measured by both the RT3® [F (3,37)=2.89, p<.05] and Activity Diary [F (3,42)=3.01, p<.05]; and average minutes/day in moderate or higher levels of activity [F (3,42)=3.18, p<.05]. Both groups had significantly (p<.05) increased role-physical, mental and social functioning over time. Conclusions : Study findings demonstrated the responsiveness of a subgroup of CABS subjects with impaired preoperative functioning to a SM intervention for older adults. Subjects’ improvements in physical activity functioning can help to decrease their risk for morbidity and mortality that can be associated with poor functioning after cardiac events.


2003 ◽  
Vol 1831 (1) ◽  
pp. 230-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theo Arentze ◽  
Frank Hofman ◽  
Harry Timmermans

Operationalization of the Albatross model—a rule-based model of activity-travel scheduling—is described for applications on a national scale. For this purpose, the original model was extended to include the generation of schedule skeletons and travel cost variables. Furthermore, to account for the increase of scale of the study area, the location decision component of the model was completely restructured. The complete set of 27 decision trees involved in the decision process model were newly induced from several pooled existing activity diary data sets in the Netherlands. The results indicate that the goodness of fit of the model is satisfactory at the level of individual decisions as well as aggregate distributions.


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