Physical activity intensity classification during activities of daily living in older adults using accelerometers: Is the ear the new wrist?

• Main Authors: Jan Stutz (Author), Philipp Eichenberger (Author), Chiara Oetiker (Author), Sacha Huber (Author), Isabel Hirzel (Author), Christina Spengler (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Bern Open Publishing, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction Accurate measurement of physical activity (PA) in older adults is important, both in health research and personalized prevention. Accelerometers, used to overcome the limitations of self-reporting, were initially worn on the hips, but are increasingly worn on the non-dominant wrist. Whi...