Feedback on Physical Activity Through a Wearable Device Connected to a Mobile Phone App in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome: Pilot Study.
Seunghwan SongYoung Jin TakSeunghwan SongSung Woon ChungSang Min SungChung Won LeeMiju BaeHyo Young AhnPublished in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2019)
This study found that a 12-week intervention via feedback, based on a wearable physical activity monitor, helped metabolic syndrome patients to be more engaged in regular walking and it improved impaired metabolic components, especially in BP. However, some practical challenges regarding patients' adherence and sustained engagement were observed.
Keyphrases
- metabolic syndrome
- physical activity
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- randomized controlled trial
- peritoneal dialysis
- body mass index
- insulin resistance
- heart rate
- type diabetes
- depressive symptoms
- social media
- uric acid
- adipose tissue
- patient reported
- cardiovascular risk factors
- lower limb
- glycemic control