A Literature Review of Wearable Technologies used to assess Physical Activity Intensity among Individuals with Neurological Conditions.
Conference Year
January 2022
Abstract
Background: Wearable sensors provide a new way to monitor free-living physical activity (PA). However, the validity of wearables to assess PA among individuals with neurological conditions has not been well-described.
Aim: To compare validity of consumer and research grade wearables by PA intensity metrics, including energy expenditure and step counts, among adults living with neurological conditions.
Methods: This review explored relevant studies utilizing consumer and research grade wearables published within the last ten years.
Main Findings: ActivPal is the only wearable with documented measures of validity for assessing PA intensity in neurologic populations via METS and step count rates.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Denise Peters
Secondary Mentor Name
Nancy Gell
Status
Graduate
Student College
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Program/Major
Human Functioning and Rehabilitation Science
Primary Research Category
Health Sciences
A Literature Review of Wearable Technologies used to assess Physical Activity Intensity among Individuals with Neurological Conditions.
Background: Wearable sensors provide a new way to monitor free-living physical activity (PA). However, the validity of wearables to assess PA among individuals with neurological conditions has not been well-described.
Aim: To compare validity of consumer and research grade wearables by PA intensity metrics, including energy expenditure and step counts, among adults living with neurological conditions.
Methods: This review explored relevant studies utilizing consumer and research grade wearables published within the last ten years.
Main Findings: ActivPal is the only wearable with documented measures of validity for assessing PA intensity in neurologic populations via METS and step count rates.