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Assessing the Influence of a Fitbit Physical Activity Monitor on the Exercise Practices of Emergency Medicine Residents: A Pilot Study.

Justin David SchragerPhilip ShayneSarah WolfShamie DasRachel Elizabeth PatzerMelissa WhiteSheryl L Heron
Published in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2017)
The wearable physical activity tracker did not change the overall physical activity levels among this population of emergency medicine residents. However, there was an improvement in physical activity among the residents with the lowest preintervention physical activity. Subjective improvements in overall wellness and physical activity were noted among the entire study population.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • emergency medicine
  • body mass index
  • primary care
  • healthcare