Validity and usability of low-cost accelerometers for internet-based self-monitoring of physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Martijn Vooijs Laurence L Alpay Jiska B Snoeck-Stroband Thijs Beerthuizen Petra C Siemonsma Jannie J Abbink Jacob K Sont Ton Jm Rövekamp

Published in: Interactive journal of medical research (2014)

The low-cost Fitbit and PAM are valid and usable devices to measure physical activity in patients with COPD. These devices may be useful in long-term interventions aiming at increasing physical activity levels in these patients.

Keyphrases

low cost
physical activity
end stage renal disease
body mass index
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
sleep quality
cystic fibrosis
depressive symptoms
patient reported