Assessing the Influence of a Fitbit Physical Activity Monitor on the Exercise Practices of Emergency Medicine Residents: A Pilot Study

• Main Authors: Schrager, Justin David (Author), Shayne, Philip (Author), Wolf, Sarah (Author), Das, Shamie (Author), Patzer, Rachel Elizabeth (Author), White, Melissa (Author), Heron, Sheryl (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundTargeted interventions have improved physical activity and wellness of medical residents. However, no exercise interventions have focused on emergency medicine residents. ObjectiveThis study aimed to measure the effectiveness of a wearable device for tracking physical activity on the exerc...