Accession Number:

AD1041181

Title:

Wearable Activity Tracker Literature Review (January 2009 - July 2016)

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report,01 Jan 2009,01 Jul 2016

Corporate Author:

NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA SAN DIEGO United States

Personal Author(s):

• Soutiere,Shawn E.
• Cox,Brennan D.
• Laird,Melissa D.
• Markwald,Rachel R.
• Heaney,Jay H.
• Chinoy,Evan D.
• Simmons,Rita G.

Report Date:

2017-03-14

Pagination or Media Count:

34.0

Abstract:

Wearable activity trackers WATs have become increasingly popular for their purported ability to provide users with real-time, tailored information about their daily health-related activities. These devices are portrayed as user-friendly and beneficial to well-being, which raises the question of their potential application for health promotion among military populations. However, the rapid evolution of WAT technology is outpacing efforts to test, evaluate, and validate these devices. Therefore, the purpose of this systematic review was to summarize the evidence on WAT reliability and validity for measuring physical activity PA and sleep, and the utility of incorporating WATs in behavior modification programs.

Descriptors:

• physical activity
• wearable technology
• human behavior
• accuracy
• body weight
• global positioning systems
• measurement
• telemedicine
• literature surveys
• application software
• user interface
• smartwatches
• motivation

Subject Categories:

• Biomedical Instrumentation and Bioengineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE