The feasibility of using pedometers for self-report of steps and accelerometers for measuring physical activity in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across an 18-month intervention.

Lauren T PtomeyE A WillisJ LeeR A WashburnC A GibsonJ J HonasJ E Donnelly

Published in: Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR (2018)

Adults with IDD will adhere reasonably well to wearing a pedometer long term, but may be unable to record the step data accurately. Furthermore, adults with IDD have poor compliance with accelerometer protocols, and future studies should determine if a shorter wear time protocol would produce valid data in this population.

Keyphrases

physical activity
randomized controlled trial
electronic health record
big data
body mass index
current status
data analysis
depressive symptoms
sleep quality