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activity monitor (Fitbit)
Notes:
- cash incentives to Fitbit users increases moderate to vigorous physical activity by 30 minutes/week
- Fitbit use diminishes after incentives withdrawn
- Fitbit of no benefit in weight reduction or systolic BP reduction with or without incentives [1]
- use of physical activity monitor may increase moderate-to-vigorous activity [2]
- Fitbit can detect irregular heart rate
- subsequent use of an ambulatory electrocardiogram patch can detect paroxysmal atrial fibrillation [3]
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wearable device
References
- Finkelstein EA, Haaland BA, Bilger M
Effectiveness of activity trackers with and without incentives
to increase physical activity (TRIPPA): a randomised controlled
trial.
Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. Oct 4, 2016
PMID: 27717766
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(16)30284-4/abstract
- Larsen RT et al.
Effectiveness of physical activity monitors in adults:
Systematic review and meta-analysis.
BMJ 2022 Jan 26; 376:e068047.
PMID: 35082116 PMCID: PMC8791066 Free PMC article
https://www.bmj.com/content/376/bmj-2021-068047
- Lubitz SA et al.
Detection of atrial fibrillation in a large population using wearable devices:
The Fitbit Heart Study.
Circulation 2022 Sep 23; [e-pub]
PMID: 36148649 Free article
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.122.060291