Wearable activity monitors to support physical activity interventions in neurodegenerative disease: a feasibility study
Publication Date
6-1-2023
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Neurodegenerative Disease Management
Volume
13
Issue
3
DOI
10.2217/nmt-2022-0028
First Page
177
Last Page
189
Abstract
Aim: To evaluate the feasibility of using activity monitors in a physical activity (PA) intervention in people with Parkinson's (PD) and Huntington's disease (HD). Materials & methods: People with early-stage PD (n = 13) and HD (n = 14) enrolled in a 4-month coaching program, wore a Fitbit, and were guided through a behavioral intervention to facilitate PA uptake. Wear time, wear habits and activity metrics (e.g., steps) were analyzed. Results: Retention rate was 85% and participants had an average 92.3% (±9.2) valid wear days. Daily wear time was 18.4 (±4.5) h. Day & night Fitbit wearers showed improvements in steps (d = 1.02) and MET×min/week (d = 0.69) compared with day-only wearers. Conclusion: Implementing wearables in a coaching intervention was feasible and provided insights into PA behavior.
Keywords
coaching, digital health, exercise, Huntington's disease, occupational therapy, Parkinson's disease, physical therapy, wearable sensors
Department
Occupational Therapy
Recommended Citation
Hai Jung Steffi Shih, Lori Quinn, Philippa Morgan-Jones, Katrina Long, Abigail R. Schreier, and Ciaran P. Friel. "Wearable activity monitors to support physical activity interventions in neurodegenerative disease: a feasibility study" Neurodegenerative Disease Management (2023): 177-189. https://doi.org/10.2217/nmt-2022-0028