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Defining Valid Activity Monitor Data: A Multimethod Analysis of Weight-Loss Intervention Participants’ Barriers to Wear and First 100 Days of Physical Activity

Informatics, 2021
Despite the popularity of commercially available wearable activity monitors (WAMs), there is a paucity of consistent methodology for analyzing large amounts of accelerometer data from these devices.
Stephanie L. Orstad, Lauren Gerchow, Nikhil R. Patel, Meghana Reddy, Christina Hernandez, Dawn K. Wilson, Melanie Jay   +6 more
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Self‐Sustaining Sensing Systems: Integration Strategies and Signal–Power Matching in Energy‐Harvesting Electronics

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Energy‐harvesting‐integrated sensors couple ambient energy conversion with sensing, processing, and wireless communication. This review organizes recent progress through integration architectures and operating principles, revisiting co‐packaged, monolithic, and co‐functional designs together with always‐on, event‐driven, and multi‐modal sensing modes ...
Taehyun Park, Ki‐Yoon Park, Yeonho Choi, Dong‐Myeong Shin, Hong‐Joon Yoon, Hocheon Yoo   +5 more
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Integration of Nutrition and Organic Agriculture Framework in Managing Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Ruminants

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Gastrointestinal nematode infections damage the gastrointestinal epithelial tissues of ruminants, affecting nutrient utilization and overall production performance. This review outlines host‐gastrointestinal nematode interactions and discusses integrated control strategies, including nutritional supplementation, grazing management, vaccines, and ...
Wenxun Chen, Xiangfang Tang, Yimin Zhuang, Shengjun Zhao, Ying Ren, Xiaokang Lv   +5 more
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Accuracy of a smartphone pedometer application according to different speeds and mobile phone locations in a laboratory context

Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, 2018
Background The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy of a smartphone application and a mechanical pedometer for step counting at different walking speeds and mobile phone locations in a laboratory context.
Bastien Presset, B. Laurenczy, D. Malatesta, J. Barral   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Randomised controlled trial of a complex intervention by primary care nurses to increase walking in patients aged 60–74 years: Protocol of the PACE-Lift (Pedometer Accelerometer Consultation Evaluation - Lift) trial [PDF]

, 2013
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License. The article was made available through the Brunel University Open Access Publishing Fund.
Ekelund, U, Michael Ussher, Peter Whincup, Derek Cook, Tess, Harris, Illiffe, S, Brewin, Debbie, Kerry Sally, Cook, D, Woodcock Alison, Harris, TJ, Ekelund Ulf, Debbie Brewin, Woodcock, Alison, Carole Beighton, Victor, CR, Lee David, Rogers Annabelle, Whincup, P, Victor, C, Whincup Peter, Rogers, Annabelle, Fredrika Adams, Ekelund, Ulf, Victor Christina, Adams Fredrika, Kerry, Sally, Ussher Michael, Beighton, C, Adams, Fredrika, Woodcock, A, Iliffe Steve, Tess Harris, Ussher, M, Kerry, S, Brewin Debbie, Rogers, A, Harris Tess, Cook Derek, Beighton, Carole, David, L, Christina Victor, Harris, T, Whincup, Peter, Brewin, D, Victor, Christina, Beighton Carole, Alison Woodcock, Iliffe, S, Annabelle Rogers, Cook, Derek, David, Lee, Iliffe, Steve, Ulf Ekelund, Adams, F, Ussher, Michael, Harris, Tess, David Lee, Steve Iliffe, Sally Kerry   +59 more
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Effects of a Pedometer-Based Walking Program in Patients with COPD—A Pilot Study

Medicina, 2022
Background and objectives: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) suffer from impaired pulmonary function and dyspnea, which result in limited levels of physical activity, and impaired quality of life.
Yen-Huey Chen, Li-Rong Chen, Ching-Ching Tsao, Yu-Cheng Chen, Chung-Chi Huang   +4 more
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Feasibility and Exploratory Outcomes of Foot‐Ankle and Walking Exercises for Diabetic Neuropathy, Stress, and Quality of Life: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Research in Nursing &Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Foot–ankle and walking exercises have been proposed as potential strategies for managing symptoms in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), yet evidence from primary care remains limited. This pilot study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of these interventions and explored preliminary outcome patterns in DPN, stress, and ...
Siti Fadlilah, Wahyu Rochdiat Murdhiono, Ariyanto Nugroho, Yohanes Andy Rias, Shih Hsin Hsiao, Kai Ling Lee, Po Hao Feng, Hsiu Ting Tsai   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Accuracy and reliability of accelerometer-based pedometers in step counts during walking, running, and stair climbing in different locations of attachment

Scientific Reports
This study aimed to investigate the accuracy and reliability of accelerometer-based pedometers placed on the wrist, waist, and shoe’s midsole during walking, running, and stair climbing. Twenty healthy adults were recruited.
Jiahao Pan, Shutao Wei
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Frequent Versus Single Active Bouts Differentially Affect Movement Behavior and Energy Balance in Adults With Overweight/Obesity

Obesity, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to investigate the effects of breaking up sedentary behavior (SB) on daily movement behavior and energy balance in adults with overweight/obesity. Methods Thirty participants (16F/14M; 34.2 ± 7.3 years; 29.5 ± 3.2 kg/m2) were randomized to either BREAK (multiple 5‐min brisk walking bouts) or a duration‐matched ...
Heloisa C. Santo Andre, Elisa Le Roux, Nathan P. De Jong, Patricia R. Smith, Andrew H. Lange, Carlos Mendez, Alexandre Zahariev, Melissa L. Mamele, Ginger Johnson, Zhaoxing Pan, Chantal Simon, Daniel H. Bessesen, Ana J. Pinto, Audrey Bergouignan   +13 more
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General practitioners’ views on the role of pedometers in health promotion [PDF]

Journal of Primary Health Care, 2014
INTRODUCTION: Regular pedometer use can help initiate and maintain regular walking activity that can lead to a number of health-related benefits.
Patel A, Kolt GS, Schofield GM, Keogh JW
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