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Participants' Perceptions on the Use of Wearable Devices to Reduce Sitting Time: Qualitative Analysis.

Michelle TakemotoBrittany LewarsSamantha HurstKatie CristCamille NebekerHala MadanatJeanne NicholsDori E RosenbergJacqueline Kerr
Published in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2018)
Current wearable devices for increasing physical activity are insufficient to intervene on sitting time. This was especially evident when participants voted, as several participants reported using a "process of elimination" as opposed to choosing favorites because none of the devices were ideal for reducing sitting time. To overcome the limitations in current devices, future wearable devices designed to reduce sitting time should include the following features: waterproof, long battery life, accuracy in measuring sitting time, real time feedback on progress toward sitting reduction goals, and flexible options for prompts to take breaks from sitting.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • heart rate
  • primary care
  • systematic review
  • public health
  • current status
  • blood pressure