Older Adults' Experiences Using a Commercially Available Monitor to Self-Track Their Physical Activity

• Main Authors: McMahon, Siobhan K (Author), Lewis, Beth (Author), Oakes, Michael (Author), Guan, Weihua (Author), Wyman, Jean F (Author), Rothman, Alexander J (Author)
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• Udgivet: JMIR Publications, 2016-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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BackgroundPhysical activity contributes to older adults' autonomy, mobility, and quality of life as they age, yet fewer than 1 in 5 engage in activities as recommended. Many older adults track their exercise using pencil and paper, or their memory. Commercially available physical activity monit...