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Can a Free Wearable Activity Tracker Change Behavior? The Impact of Trackers on Adults in a Physician-Led Wellness Group

2016; JMIR Publications; Volume: 5; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2196/resprot.6534

1929-0748

Lisa Gualtieri, Sandra Rosenbluth, Jeffrey Phillips,

Behavioral Health and Interventions

Background: Wearable activity trackers (trackers) are increasingly popular devices used to track step count and other health indicators. Trackers have the potential to benefit those in need of increased physical activity, such as adults who are older and face significant health challenges. These populations are least likely to purchase trackers and most likely to face challenges in using them, yet may derive educational, motivational, and health benefits from their use once these barriers are removed.