Feasibility and Effectiveness of Using Wearable Activity Trackers in Youth: A Systematic Review.
Nicola D RidgersMelitta Anne McNarryKelly Alexandra MackintoshPublished in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2016)
There is a paucity of research concerning the effectiveness and feasibility of wearable activity trackers as a tool for increasing children's and adolescents' physical activity levels. While there are some preliminary data to suggest these devices may have the potential to increase activity levels through self-monitoring and goal setting in the short term, more research is needed to establish longer-term effects on behavior.