Shih, Hai-Jung Steffi, Quinn, Lori, Morgan-Jones, Philippa ![]() |
Abstract
Aim: To evaluate the feasibility of using activity monitors in a physical activity (PA) intervention in people with Parkinson's (PD) and Huntington's disease (HD). Materials & methods: People with early-stage PD (n = 13) and HD (n = 14) enrolled in a 4-month coaching program, wore a Fitbit, and were guided through a behavioral intervention to facilitate PA uptake. Wear time, wear habits and activity metrics (e.g., steps) were analyzed. Results: Retention rate was 85% and participants had an average 92.3% (±9.2) valid wear days. Daily wear time was 18.4 (±4.5) h. Day & night Fitbit wearers showed improvements in steps (d = 1.02) and MET×min/week (d = 0.69) compared with day-only wearers. Conclusion: Implementing wearables in a coaching intervention was feasible and provided insights into PA behavior.
Item Type: | Article |
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Date Type: | Publication |
Status: | Published |
Schools: | Engineering Centre for Trials Research (CNTRR) |
Publisher: | Future Science Group |
ISSN: | 1758-2024 |
Date of Acceptance: | 4 May 2023 |
Last Modified: | 11 Jul 2023 14:51 |
URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/160917 |
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