i want to use lifestyle monitors to measure people's activity over extensive periods of time but am concerned about how accurate and reliable the measurements obtained from such devices are when compared with clinically tested devices such as Actiwatch.
I am also interested in your question. I intend to use the appropriate devices to monitor the lifestyle of the patients with dementia.
The following may be of help?
A Comparative Review – 28 Days with the Fitbit One, Jawbone UP, Nike+ FuelBand, and BodyMedia LINK.
http://www.getgrok.com/2013/01/a-comparative-review-28-days-with-the-fitbit-one-jawbone-up-nike-fuelband-and-bodymedia-link/
The Accuracy of Fitness Bands: How 7 Trackers Stack Up
http://www.livescience.com/45665-fitness-tracker-accuracy-comparison.html
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I agree that the FitBit One is probably the best given its accuracy with step-counting and user-friendly software. However, if you plan on using it for stair counting it is not accurate and can produce some crazy errors. I walk on an elevated track (above the basketball court) and each lap I walk it counts as both steps and stairs. Thus, after walking for 45 min or so it says I have climbed over 90 flights of stairs! Other than that, it is easy to use, which is probably the most important since you ultimately have to contend with human error.
fitbit is definitely a very good device for lifestyle changes, we have included it in our weight management program with the diabetic patients, and it works very well. we will be publishing the paper. however our objective was not evaluation of the device of only Physical activity. we had a main objective of comprehensive weight loss through diet, Physical activity and behaviour change
Hi, Amena. Would you mind sharing your study? I will learn a lot from your experiecnce. Thanks.
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