Acceptance of Commercially Available Wearable Activity Trackers Among Adults Aged Over 50 and With Chronic Illness: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation

BackgroundPhysical inactivity and sedentary behavior increase the risk of chronic illness and death. The newest generation of “wearable” activity trackers offers potential as a multifaceted intervention to help people become more active. ObjectiveTo examine the us...

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Main Authors: Mercer, Kathryn, Giangregorio, Lora, Schneider, Eric, Chilana, Parmit, Li, Melissa, Grindrod, Kelly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2016-01-01
Series:JMIR mHealth and uHealth
Online Access:http://mhealth.jmir.org/2016/1/e7/