scholarly journals Clinical Feasibility of Continuously Monitored Data for Heart Rate, Physical Activity, and Sleeping by Wearable Activity Trackers in Patients with Thyrotoxicosis: Protocol for a Prospective Longitudinal Observational Study

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie-Eun Lee ◽  
Dong Hwa Lee ◽  
Tae Jung Oh ◽  
Kyoung Min Kim ◽  
Sung Hee Choi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Longitudinal Observational Study ◽  
Activity Trackers ◽  
Wearable Activity Trackers ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal

Accuracy and Acceptability of Wrist-Wearable Activity Tracking Devices: A Systematic Review of the Literature. (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Federico Germini ◽  
Noella Noronha ◽  
Victoria Borg Debono ◽  
Binu Abraham Phillip ◽  
Drashti Pete ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
Cochrane Central Register ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Step Counts ◽  
Activity Trackers ◽  
Wearable Activity Trackers

BACKGROUND Numerous wrist-wearable devices to measure physical activity are currently available, but little is known about how they compare in terms of acceptability and accuracy. OBJECTIVE We performed a systematic review of the literature to assess the acceptability (defined as the level to which a device is tolerated and used by the user) and accuracy of wrist-wearable activity trackers. METHODS We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) and SPORTDiscus for studies measuring physical activity in the general population, using wrist-wearable activity trackers. We screened articles for inclusion and, for included studies, reported data on the studies’ setting and population, outcome measured, and risk of bias. RESULTS 65 articles were included in our review. Acceptability was more frequently measured through data availability and wearing time. Data availability was ≥ 75% for FitBit Charge HR, FitBit Flex 2, and Garmin Vivofit. The wearing time was 89% for both GENE Activ and Nike Fuelband. Accuracy was assessed for 14 different outcomes, that can be classified in the following categories: count of specific activities (including step counts), time spent being active, intensity of physical activity (including energy expenditure), heart rate, distance, and speed. Substantial clinical heterogeneity did not allow to perform a meta-analysis of the results. The outcomes assessed more frequently were step counts, heart rate, and energy expenditure. For step counts, Fitbit Charge (or Charge HR) had a MAPE < 25% across 20 studies. For heart rate, Apple watch had a MAPE < 10% in 2 studies. For energy expenditure, the MAPE > 30% for all the brands, showing poor accuracy across devices. CONCLUSIONS Fitbit Charge and Charge HR were consistently shown to have a good accuracy for step counts and Apple watch for measuring heart rate. None of the tested devices proved to be accurate in measuring energy expenditure. Efforts should be made to reduce the heterogeneity between studies

scholarly journals The Acceptability, Feasibility and Effectiveness of Wearable Activity Trackers for Increasing Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6211
Author(s):  
Amy V. Creaser ◽  
Stacy A. Clemes ◽  
Silvia Costa ◽  
Jennifer Hall ◽  
Nicola D. Ridgers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Behaviour Change Techniques ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Start Date ◽  
Activity Trackers ◽  
Wearable Activity Trackers

Wearable activity trackers (wearables) embed numerous behaviour change techniques (BCTs) that have previously been shown to increase adult physical activity (PA). With few children and adolescents achieving PA guidelines, it is crucial to explore ways to increase their PA. This systematic review examined the acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of wearables and their potential mechanisms of action for increasing PA in 5 to 19-year-olds. A systematic search of six databases was conducted, including data from the start date of each database to December 2019 (PROSPERO registration: CRD42020164506). Thirty-three studies were included. Most studies (70%) included only adolescents (10 to 19 years). There was some—but largely mixed—evidence that wearables increase steps and moderate-to-vigorous-intensity PA and reduce sedentary behaviour. There were no apparent differences in effectiveness based on the number of BCTs used and between studies using a wearable alone or as part of a multi-component intervention. Qualitative findings suggested wearables increased motivation to be physically active via self-monitoring, goal setting, feedback, and competition. However, children and adolescents reported technical difficulties and a novelty effect when using wearables, which may impact wearables’ long-term use. More rigorous and long-term studies investigating the acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of wearables in 5 to 19-year-olds are warranted.

scholarly journals Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Associated Risk Factors in Patients With Lung Cancer: A Longitudinal Observational Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1195-1203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Ni ◽  
Jian Feng ◽  
Linda Denehy ◽  
Yi Wu ◽  
Liqin Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Cancer Symptoms ◽  
Longitudinal Observational Study ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal

Purpose. This study aimed to measure symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Chinese patients following a new diagnosis of lung cancer. Secondary aims were to explore factors at diagnosis that may predict PTSD symptoms at 6 months. Methods. This was a prospective longitudinal observational study that included 93 patients with newly diagnosed lung cancer. PTSD symptomology was assessed using the PTSD Checklist Civilian Version (PCL-C) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was assessed with the European Organisation for the Research and Treatment of Cancer questionnaire. Measures were completed at diagnosis and 6 months. Results. No patient had PTSD at baseline or 6 months as measured by a score of ⩾50 in the PCL-C. However, at diagnosis, 44% of patients had “mild” symptoms of PTSD. At 6 months, 64% of patients had “mild” and 8% had “moderate” PTSD symptoms. PTSD symptom scores significantly worsened over 6 months (mean difference [95% CI] = 7.2 [5.4 to 9.0]). Six months after diagnosis, higher PTSD scores were seen in people who at diagnosis were younger ( P = .003), had a lower smoking pack history ( P = .012), displayed less sedentary behavior ( P < .005), or initially had worse cancer symptoms, including fatigue ( P = .001) and poorer HRQoL ( P = .004). Conclusions. Mild PTSD symptoms are common in patients with lung cancer 6 months after treatment; however, a full diagnosis of PTSD is uncommon. Screening for PTSD symptoms may be considered for at-risk patients with newly diagnosed lung cancer.

Effectiveness of Homoeopathy in Tinea corporis and Tinea cruris – A Prospective, Longitudinal Observational Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 618-627
Author(s):  
Yogeshwari Gupta ◽  
◽  
Sonia Tuteja ◽  
Ankita Acharya ◽  
Vikrant Tripathi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Fungal Infection ◽  
Clinical Symptom ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Tinea Corporis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Tinea Cruris ◽  
Longitudinal Observational Study ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal

Dermatophytoses refers to superficial fungal infection of keratinized tissues caused by keratinophilic dermatophytes. According to observations worldwide, dermatophytoses are the most common of the superficial fungal infections. It is common in tropics and may present in epidemic proportions in areas with high rates of humidity. This prospective, longitudinal, observational study was conducted at SKHMC, Jaipur for a period of 1 year (April 2018 to March 2019), aiming to ascertain the effectiveness of homoeopathic medicines in the treatment of Tinea corporis and Tinea cruris. In this study, 65 cases of Tinea Infection (33 cases of Tinea cruris & 32 cases of Tinea corporis) were treated with homoeopathic medicines prescribed on the basis of totality of the symptoms. Treatment outcomes were assessed using Clinical Symptom Score, designed for this study & approved by Institutional Ethical Committee. Out of 65 patients, 41 patients (63.1%) got improved; 19 patients (29.2%) were at status quo and 05 patients (07.7%) became worse. Maximum patients were found to be in the age group of 11-40 years (n=50; 76.9%). Males were observed to be affected more as compared to females. Paired t-test was conducted on the Clinical Symptom Scores obtained before and after treatment and the result showed that p value is < 0.05 & value of t (11.623) is greater than the tabulated value in t-table at df = 64 (1.997), which was statistically significant and which also concluded that homoeopathic medicines were effective in treating Tinea corporis and Tinea cruris. Keywords Homeopathy; Dermatophytoses; Fungal infection; Observational study

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