Gamifying accelerometer use increases physical activity levels of individuals pre-disposed to type II diabetes

Gamifying accelerometer use increases physical activity levels of individuals pre-disposed to type II diabetes

Physical activity is important for preventing obesity and diabetes, but most obese and pre-diabetic patients are not physically active. We developed a Fitbit-based game called MapTrek that promotes walking. We recruited obese and pre-diabetic patients. Half were randomly assigned to the control grou...

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Main Authors: Shelby L. Francis, Jacob E. Simmering, Linnea A. Polgreen, Nicholas J. Evans, Katie R. Hosteng, Lucas J. Carr, James F. Cremer, Sarah Coe, Joe E. Cavanaugh, Alberto M. Segre, Philip M. Polgreen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-09-01
Series:Preventive Medicine Reports
Subjects:
Physical exercise
Game
Walking
Pre-diabetes
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335521001169

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