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Self-monitoring effective in improving physical activity among elderly people

Self-monitoring of physical activity with an accelerometer and feedback is an effective tool to improve physical activity in elderly people requiring long-term support. The Kobe University study is ...
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Self-monitoring physical activity matters, according to smartwatch study

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — By the start of 2023, hundreds of millions of fitness trackers like Fitbits or Apple Watches had been sold to people who wanted to become or remain healthy. Many consumers rely ...
BMJ

Do physical activity interventions combining self-monitoring with other components provide an additional benefit compared with self-monitoring alone? A systematic review and ...

Objective To determine the net effect of different physical activity intervention components on step counts in addition to self-monitoring. Design A systematic review with meta-analysis and ...
BMJ

Do smartphone applications and activity trackers increase physical activity in adults? Systematic review, meta-analysis and metaregression

Objective To determine the effectiveness of physical activity interventions involving mobile applications (apps) or trackers with automated and continuous self-monitoring and feedback. Design ...
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International Survey of Pediatric Oncologists' Beliefs and Communication Practices Regarding Symptom Self-Monitoring by Childhood Cancer Survivors

196 pediatric oncologists (White [78%]; female [64%]; M age = 47 years) from every continent except Antarctica participated. Oncologists believed it is important for off-therapy patients to ...