Are individuals with disabilities using wearable devices? A secondary data analysis of 2017 BRFSS.

Individuals with disabilities are using wearable devices in collecting various health-related information. Further research is needed to determine reasons why individuals with disabilities are not using wearable devices and how individuals with disabilities are using wearable devices.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONWearable devices can track various health-related information such as physical activity levels, sleep patterns, calories intakes, and chronic health conditions.Using nationally represent data, individuals with disabilities have access and utilise wearable devices in free living setting.Compare to individuals without disabilities, individuals with disabilities are less likely to utilise wearable devices in free living setting.Further research is needed to determine the accessibility of wearable devices for individuals with disabilities and its usage in rehabilitation setting.