Abstract:
Aim: To evaluate the feasibility of using activity monitors in a physical activity (PA) intervention in people with Parkinson\'s (PD) and Huntington\'s disease (HD). Materials & methods: People with early-stage PD (n = 13) and HD (n = 14) enrolled in a 4-month coaching program, wore a Fitbit, and were guided through a behavioral intervention to facilitate PA uptake. Wear time, wear habits and activity metrics (e.g., steps) were analyzed. Results: Retention rate was 85% and participants had an average 92.3% (±9.2) valid wear days. Daily wear time was 18.4 (±4.5) h. Day & night Fitbit wearers showed improvements in steps (d = 1.02) and MET×min/week (d = 0.69) compared with day-only wearers. Conclusion: Implementing wearables in a coaching intervention was feasible and provided insights into PA behavior.
摘要:
目的:评估在帕金森病(PD)和亨廷顿病(HD)患者的身体活动(PA)干预中使用活动监测器的可行性。材料与方法:患有早期PD(n=13)和HD(n=14)的人参加了为期4个月的教练计划,穿着Fitbit,并通过行为干预来促进PA摄取。磨损时间,穿着习惯和活动指标(例如,步骤)进行了分析。结果:保留率为85%,参与者平均有效佩戴天数为92.3%(±9.2)。每日佩戴时间为18.4(±4.5)h。与仅白天佩戴者相比,白天和夜间Fitbit佩戴者在步数(d=1.02)和MET×min/周(d=0.69)方面有所改善。结论:在教练干预中实施可穿戴设备是可行的,并提供了对PA行为的见解。