Feasibility of Using a Commercial Fitness Tracker as an Adjunct to Family-Based Weight Management Treatment: Pilot Randomized Trial

• Main Authors: Phan, Thao-Ly Tam (Author), Barnini, Nadia (Author), Xie, Sherlly (Author), Martinez, Angelica (Author), Falini, Lauren (Author), Abatemarco, Atiera (Author), Waldron, Maura (Author), Benton, Jane M (Author), Frankenberry, Steve (Author), Coleman, Cassandra (Author), Nguyen, Linhda (Author), Bo, Cindy (Author), Datto, George A (Author), Werk, Lloyd N (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundFitness trackers can engage users through automated self-monitoring of physical activity. Studies evaluating the utility of fitness trackers are limited among adolescents, who are often difficult to engage in weight management treatment and are heavy technology users. ObjectiveWe conducted...