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Mancuso ME, Biasoli C, Marino R, Buzzi A, Preti D, Sannino L, Tempre R, Bendinelli S, Pompeo E, Siri G, Castaman G. Physical Activity, Bleedings and Quality of Life in Subjects with Haemophilia A without Inhibitors-A Multicenter, Observational Italian Study with a Wearable Device. J Clin Med 2024; 13:3036. [PMID: 38892747 PMCID: PMC11172795 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13113036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Background: This study aimed to gather data on physical activity (PA), bleeding, health-related quality of life, and health status, using a wearable device and an electronic patient-reported outcome (ePRO) app, in individuals with moderate or severe hemophilia A (HA) without inhibitors receiving treatment according to the clinical practice. Methods: This is a 12-month multicenter cohort study conducted in Italy. The primary outcomes included the description of PA by type and intensity, adherence to World Health Organization guidelines, bleeding, and health-related quality of life by EQ-5D questionnaire. PA data were collected continuously through a fitness tracker worn by the patient; all the other variables were collected through ePRO questionnaires. Results: Only 54 of the 103 enrolled subjects (52.4%) used their fitness tracker for the defined valid period; adolescents were the least compliant age group. PA was performed at low rates and intensity. Approximately 52% of the subjects had sedentary behavior. The mean EQ-5D values did not change over time. At least one bleeding was reported in 43.7% of the subjects, mostly with sedentary behavior. The PA in the 2 days preceding the bleeding was comparable to the one observed in the overall observational period. Conclusions: The systematic recording of data through a fitness tracker and ePRO app shows that subjects with HA without inhibitors have lower-than-expected PA and that they still experience issues related to bleeding.
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- Maria Elisa Mancuso
- Center for Thrombosis and Hemorrhagic Diseases, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital and Humanitas University, 20089 Milan, Italy;
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- Centro Emofilia, Unità Opertaiva Complessa Medicina Trasfusionale, Dipartimento Patologia, Clinica Ospedale M. Bufalini, CESENA, 47521 Cesena, Italy;
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- Ospedale Policlinico, S.S.D. Centro Emofilia e Trombosi, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 70124 Bari, Italy;
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- Federazione Associazioni Emofilici, 20155 Milan, Italy;
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- Roche Italia, Viale G. B. Stucchi, 110, 20900 Monza, Italy; (L.S.); (R.T.); (E.P.)
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- Roche Italia, Viale G. B. Stucchi, 110, 20900 Monza, Italy; (L.S.); (R.T.); (E.P.)
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- Roche Italia, Viale G. B. Stucchi, 110, 20900 Monza, Italy; (L.S.); (R.T.); (E.P.)
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- Roche Italia, Viale G. B. Stucchi, 110, 20900 Monza, Italy; (L.S.); (R.T.); (E.P.)
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- Alira Health S.r.l., Via Dante 14, 20121 Milan, Italy;
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- Center for Bleeding Disorders and Coagulation, Department of Oncology, Careggi University Hospital, 50134 Florence, Italy;
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Pérez-Alenda S, Carrasco JJ, Querol-Fuentes F, Megías-Vericat JE, Querol-Giner F, Luz Sánchez-Sánchez M, Bonanad S, Núñez-Cortés R. Benefits of physical activity self-monitoring in patients with haemophilia: a prospective study with one-year follow-up. Haemophilia 2024; 30:791-799. [PMID: 38470981 DOI: 10.1111/hae.14988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Activity wristbands have been shown to be effective in relation to self-monitoring activity levels and increasing exercise adherence. However, previous reports have been based on short-term follow-ups in people with haemophilia (PWH). AIM (1) To evaluate compliance with physical activity (PA) recommendations in PWH during a 1-year follow-up period using activity wristbands to record daily steps and intensity; (2) To determine the effect of PA self-monitoring on clinical outcomes. METHODS A prospective observational study was conducted in 27 adults with severe haemophilia undergoing prophylactic treatment. The Fitbit Charge HR was used to track daily PA for an entire year. The participants were encouraged to try to reach a goal of 10,000 steps/day and to track their progress. The pre- and post-evaluation included quality of life (A36 Hemophilia-QoL Questionnaire), joint health (Haemophilia Joint Health Score), functionality (Timed Up and Go test), and muscle strength. RESULTS A total of 323.63 (95%CI: 194-364) valid days (i.e., > 2000 steps) were recorded. The annual average number of steps per day taken by participants was 10,379. Sixteen (59%) PWH reached 10,000 steps/day at baseline and 17 (63%) at 1 year follow-up, with no significant differences (x2 = .33; p = .56). A statistically significant improvement was observed in daily moderate activity time (p = .012) and in the 'physical health' quality of life subscale (mean difference: 2.15 points; 95%CI: .64-3.65; p = .007). CONCLUSION Our results suggest that patients with severe haemophilia who self-managed their PA can improve their long-term quality of life in the domain of physical health and also the daily time spent in moderate-intensity PA.
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- Sofía Pérez-Alenda
- Physiotherapy in Motion Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Physiotherapy in Motion Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
- Intelligent Data Analysis Laboratory, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Physiotherapy in Motion Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Physiotherapy in Motion Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Physiotherapy in Motion Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Haemostasis and Thrombosis Unit, University and Polytechnic Hospital La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Physiotherapy in Motion Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
- Departament of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Luong N, Barnett I, Aledavood T. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on daily rhythms. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2023; 30:1943-1953. [PMID: 37550242 PMCID: PMC10654873 DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocad140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted daily activity rhythms and life routines with people adjusting to new work schedules, exercise routines, and other everyday life activities. This study examines temporal changes in daily activity rhythms and routines during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing disproportionate changes among working adult subgroups. MATERIALS AND METHODS In June 2021, we conducted a year-long study to collect high-resolution fitness tracker data and questionnaire responses from 128 working adults. Questionnaire data were analyzed to explore changes in exercise and work routines during the pandemic. We build temporal distributions of daily step counts to quantify their daily movement rhythms, then measure their consistency over time using the inverse of the Earth mover's distance. Linear mixed-effects models were employed to compare movement rhythm variability among subpopulations. RESULTS During the pandemic, our cohort exhibited a shift in exercise routines, with a decrease in nonwalking physical exercises, while walking remained unchanged. Migrants and those living alone had less consistent daily movement rhythms compared to others. Those preferring on-site work maintained more consistent daily movement rhythms. Men and migrants returned to work more quickly after pandemic restriction measures were eased. DISCUSSION Our findings quantitatively show the pandemic's unequal impact on different subpopulations. This study opens new research avenues to explore why certain groups return to on-site work, exercise levels, or daily movement rhythms more slowly compared to prepandemic times. CONCLUSIONS Considering the pandemic's unequal impact on subpopulations, organizations and policymakers should address diverse needs and offer tailored support during future crises.
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- Nguyen Luong
- Department of Computer Science, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Hodgson W, Kirk A, Lennon M, Janssen X, Russell E, Wani C, Eskandarani D. RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) Evaluation of the Use of Activity Trackers in the Clinical Care of Adults Diagnosed With a Chronic Disease: Integrative Systematic Review. J Med Internet Res 2023; 25:e44919. [PMID: 37955960 PMCID: PMC10682916 DOI: 10.2196/44919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic diseases are a leading cause of adult mortality, accounting for 41 million deaths globally each year. Low levels of physical activity and sedentary behavior are major risk factors for adults to develop a chronic disease. Physical activity interventions can help support patients in clinical care to be more active. Commercial activity trackers that can measure daily steps, physical activity intensity, sedentary behavior, and distance moved are being more frequently used within health-related interventions. The RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) framework is a planning and evaluation approach to explore the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of interventions. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to conduct an integrative systematic review and report the 5 main RE-AIM dimensions in interventions that used activity trackers in clinical care to improve physical activity or reduce sedentary behavior in adults diagnosed with chronic diseases. METHODS A search strategy and study protocol were developed and registered on the PROSPERO platform. Inclusion criteria included adults (18 years and older) diagnosed with a chronic disease and have used an activity tracker within their clinical care. Searches of 10 databases and gray literature were conducted, and qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies were included. Screening was undertaken by more than 1 researcher to reduce the risk of bias. After screening, the final studies were analyzed using a RE-AIM framework data extraction evaluation tool. This tool assisted in identifying the 28 RE-AIM indicators within the studies and linked them to the 5 main RE-AIM dimensions. RESULTS The initial search identified 4585 potential studies. After a title and abstract review followed by full-text screening, 15 studies were identified for data extraction. The analysis of the extracted data found that the RE-AIM dimensions of adoption (n=1, 7% of studies) and maintenance (n=2, 13% of studies) were underreported. The use of qualitative thematic analysis to understand the individual RE-AIM dimensions was also underreported and only used in 3 of the studies. Two studies used qualitative analysis to explore the effectiveness of the project, while 1 study used thematic analysis to understand the implementation of an intervention. CONCLUSIONS Further research is required in the use of activity trackers to support patients to lead a more active lifestyle. Such studies should consider using the RE-AIM framework at the planning stage with a greater focus on the dimensions of adoption and maintenance and using qualitative methods to understand the main RE-AIM dimensions within their design. These results should form the basis for establishing long-term interventions in clinical care. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42022319635; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=319635.
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- William Hodgson
- School of Psychological Sciences and Health, Department of Physical Activity for Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- School of Psychological Sciences and Health, Department of Physical Activity for Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- School of Psychological Sciences and Health, Department of Physical Activity for Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- School of Psychological Sciences and Health, Department of Physical Activity for Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- School of Psychological Sciences and Health, Department of Physical Activity for Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Rasul E, Hallock R, Hellmann M, Konduros J, Pembroke L, LeCleir G, Malacan J, von Mackensen S. Gene Therapy in Hemophilia: A Transformational Patient Experience. J Patient Exp 2023; 10:23743735231193573. [PMID: 37663068 PMCID: PMC10472832 DOI: 10.1177/23743735231193573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder caused by a single absent/defective gene and characterized by a lack of functional clotting factors. People with hemophilia may experience joint damage, pain, and psychological impairments, all of which could contribute to reduced health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The current standard of care is clotting factor replacement, which is associated with regular infusions; therefore, alternative treatments such as gene therapy (GT) are in development. GT involves the delivery of a functional copy of the clotting factor 8/9 gene by a single infusion into the patient's cells, enabling them to produce their own clotting factor VIII/IX. The impact of treatment on patients' HRQoL can be assessed using hemophilia-specific patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures. Since these measures were designed before the advent of GT, there is a need for updated individualized PRO measures. Patient groups and regulatory authorities emphasize the need for increased patient engagement when considering clinical trial design. Here, we provide patients' perspective on undergoing GT and discuss how to capture the patient voice when measuring the therapy's transformative impact.
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- Enayet Rasul
- Patient author. Have either haemophilia A or B and have undergone gene therapy treatment
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- Patient author. Have either haemophilia A or B and have undergone gene therapy treatment
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- Patient author. Have either haemophilia A or B and have undergone gene therapy treatment
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- Patient author. Have either haemophilia A or B and have undergone gene therapy treatment
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- Patient author. Have either haemophilia A or B and have undergone gene therapy treatment
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- Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Matlary RED, Grydeland M, Glosli H, Rueegg CS, Holme PA. Factors associated with physical activity in young people with haemophilia A on prophylaxis. Haemophilia 2023; 29:900-909. [PMID: 36913380 DOI: 10.1111/hae.14776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Physical activity (PA) is influenced by numerous factors, and the literature describing why people with haemophilia (PWH) are physically active or not is inconclusive. AIMS To investigate factors associated with PA (mean min/day in light (LPA), moderate (MPA), vigorous (VPA) and total PA, and proportion meeting World Health Organization (WHO) weekly moderate-to-vigorous (MVPA) recommendations) among young PWH A. METHODS Forty PWH A on prophylaxis from the HemFitbit study were included. PA was measured using Fitbit devices and participant characteristics were collected. Potential factors associated with PA were investigated by univariable linear regression models for continuous PA outcomes, and descriptively for teenagers meeting/not meeting WHO MVPA recommendations only, because all except one adult met PA recommendations. RESULTS Mean age (n = 40) was 19.5 years (SD 5.7). Annual bleeding rate was nearly zero and joint scores were low. We found an increase of four min/day in LPA (95% confidence interval (CI) 1-7) per year increase in age. Participants with 'Haemophilia Early Arthropathy Detection with Ultrasound' (HEAD-US) score ≥1 engaged in mean 14 min/day less MPA (95% CI -23.2 to -3.8), and 8 min less VPA (95% CI -15.0 to -0.4) compared to participants with HEAD-US score 0. Teenagers who met PA recommendations had slightly better joint status compared to those who did not meet recommendations. CONCLUSION These findings indicate that presence of mild arthropathy does not affect LPA but may have a negative impact on PA of higher intensities. Early start of prophylaxis may be an important determinant of PA.
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- Ruth Elise D Matlary
- Department of Haematology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Physical Performance, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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- Centre for Rare Disorders, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Paediatric Research, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Haematology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Matlary RED, Grydeland M, Glosli H, Rueegg CS, Holme PA. Physical activity in Norwegian teenagers and young adults with haemophilia A compared to general population peers. Haemophilia 2023; 29:658-667. [PMID: 36723510 DOI: 10.1111/hae.14752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Limited evidence exists on objectively measured habitual physical activity (PA) of young people with haemophilia (PWH). AIMS To compare different outcomes of objective PA between young PWH A and controls using a commercial activity tracker. METHODS We enrolled males aged 13-30 years with moderate and severe haemophilia A, without inhibitors on regular prophylaxis. PA was measured with the activity tracker Fitbit Charge 3 for 12 weeks. Control group data was obtained from ≈60,000 Fitbit users, matched on age, sex and measurement period. PA variables [steps, intensities, volume, activity types, exercise frequencies and proportion meeting the World Health Organization's moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) recommendations] were compared between groups descriptively and using Welch's two-sample t-test and two-sample test of proportions. RESULTS Forty PWH A were enrolled (mean age 19.5 years, 50% teenagers, 50% adults, three (7.5%) with moderate and 37 (92.5%) with severe haemophilia). Mean daily steps and minutes MVPA were similar between PWH and controls. PWH spent more time in light PA (mean 227 vs. 192 min/day, P = .033) and exercised more frequently (mean 5.6 vs. 3.9 exercise sessions/week, P < .001). Among teenagers, 40% PWH and 8% controls reached MVPA recommendations, compared to 95% and 100% among adults. The most common type of PA was walking. CONCLUSION This cohort of young PWH A on prophylactic treatment had PA levels comparable to controls. Still, a considerable proportion of teenagers did not meet the recommended weekly volume of MVPA, and we encourage clinicians to have a particular focus on promoting PA for this group.
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- Ruth Elise D Matlary
- Department of Haematology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Physical Performance, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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- Centre for Rare Disorders, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Paediatric Research, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Haematology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Matlary RED, Holme PA, Glosli H, Rueegg CS, Grydeland M. Comparison of free-living physical activity measurements between ActiGraph GT3X-BT and Fitbit Charge 3 in young people with haemophilia. Haemophilia 2022; 28:e172-e180. [PMID: 35830613 PMCID: PMC9796296 DOI: 10.1111/hae.14624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Measurement of physical activity (PA) using commercial activity trackers such as Fitbit devices has become increasingly popular, also for people with haemophilia (PWH). The accuracy of the Fitbit model Charge 3 has not yet been examined. AIMS To compare the Fitbit Charge 3 against the research-grade accelerometer ActiGraph GT3X-BT in measuring average daily steps and minutes spent in different PA intensities. METHODS Twenty-four young PWH wore a wrist-worn Fitbit Charge 3 and hip-worn ActiGraph GT3X-BT simultaneously for seven consecutive days in free-living conditions. Correlation of and differences between the devices for daily averages of PA parameters were assessed using Pearson's correlation coefficient and paired t-test, respectively. Agreement between devices was assessed using Bland-Altman plots. RESULTS Twenty participants (mean age 21.8) were included in the analyses. We found moderate to high correlations between Fitbit and ActiGraph measured daily averages for all PA variables, but statistically significant differences between devices for all variables except daily minutes of moderate PA. Fitbit overestimated average daily steps, minutes of light, vigorous and moderate-to-vigorous PA. Bland-Altman plots showed a measurement bias between devices for all parameters with increasing overestimation by the Fitbit for higher volumes of PA. CONCLUSION The Fitbit Charge 3 overestimated steps and minutes of light, moderate and moderate-to-vigorous PA as compared to the ActiGraph GT3X-BT, and this bias increased with PA volume. The Fitbit should therefore be used with caution in research, and we advise users of the device to be cognizant of this overestimation.
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- Ruth Elise D. Matlary
- Department of HaematologyOslo University HospitalOsloNorway,Institute of Clinical MedicineUniversity of OsloOsloNorway
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- Department of HaematologyOslo University HospitalOsloNorway,Institute of Clinical MedicineUniversity of OsloOsloNorway
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- Centre for Rare DisordersOslo University HospitalOsloNorway,Department of Paediatric ResearchOslo University HospitalOsloNorway
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- Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and EpidemiologyOslo University HospitalOsloNorway
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- Department of Physical PerformanceNorwegian School of Sport SciencesOsloNorway
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Czajkowska S, Rupa-Matysek J, Wojtasińska E, Nijakowski K, Surdacka A, Gil L. The Profile of Markers of Bone Turnover, Inflammation and Extracellular Neutrophil Traps on Bone Mass in Haemophilia and the Development of Haemophilic Arthropathy. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11164711. [PMID: 36012950 PMCID: PMC9410524 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11164711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: The aim of the study is to evaluate selected biomarkers of bone turnover, inflammation, neutrophil trap and factors predisposing haemophiliacs to bone loss, and to analyse their relationship with clinical features, treatment and complications. Methods: The levels of interleukin 6 (IL-6); citrullinated histone (CH3); osteocalcin (BGLAP); bone alkaline phosphatase (BALP); N-terminal procollagen type I propeptide (P1NP); and C-terminal collagen type I telopeptide (C1CP) were examined in 60 patients with haemophilia. Results: The cut-off value for BGLAP is 26.41 ng/mL, and 929.7 pg/mL for CH3. There is a statistically significant difference between BGLAP, BALP, C1CP and CH3 concentrations, depending on the prophylaxis used. The median concentration of BGLAP in patients taking the factor on demand is 28.0 ng/mL, BALP 322.5 U/L, C1CP 191.2 ng/mL and CH3 1114.4 pg/mL. In patients taking recombinant coagulation factor VIII/IX as prophylaxis of bleeding, the median BGLAP concentrations are 35.9 ng/mL, BALP 280.9 U/L, C1CP 161.6 ng/mL and CH3 952.5 pg/mL. BGLAP and BALP concentrations are dependent on the development of haemophilic arthropathic. Conclusions: The concentrations of selected markers of bone turnover and NETs may help to identify patients at particular risk of developing haemophilic arthropathy and bone metabolic turnover abnormalities.
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- Sylwia Czajkowska
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-812 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-569 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-569 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-812 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-812 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-569 Poznan, Poland
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Huhn S, Axt M, Gunga HC, Maggioni MA, Munga S, Obor D, Sié A, Boudo V, Bunker A, Sauerborn R, Bärnighausen T, Barteit S. The Impact of Wearable Technologies in Health Research: Scoping Review. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2022; 10:e34384. [PMID: 35076409 PMCID: PMC8826148 DOI: 10.2196/34384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background Wearable devices hold great promise, particularly for data generation for cutting-edge health research, and their demand has risen substantially in recent years. However, there is a shortage of aggregated insights into how wearables have been used in health research. Objective In this review, we aim to broadly overview and categorize the current research conducted with affordable wearable devices for health research. Methods We performed a scoping review to understand the use of affordable, consumer-grade wearables for health research from a population health perspective using the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) framework. A total of 7499 articles were found in 4 medical databases (PubMed, Ovid, Web of Science, and CINAHL). Studies were eligible if they used noninvasive wearables: worn on the wrist, arm, hip, and chest; measured vital signs; and analyzed the collected data quantitatively. We excluded studies that did not use wearables for outcome assessment and prototype studies, devices that cost >€500 (US $570), or obtrusive smart clothing. Results We included 179 studies using 189 wearable devices covering 10,835,733 participants. Most studies were observational (128/179, 71.5%), conducted in 2020 (56/179, 31.3%) and in North America (94/179, 52.5%), and 93% (10,104,217/10,835,733) of the participants were part of global health studies. The most popular wearables were fitness trackers (86/189, 45.5%) and accelerometer wearables, which primarily measure movement (49/189, 25.9%). Typical measurements included steps (95/179, 53.1%), heart rate (HR; 55/179, 30.7%), and sleep duration (51/179, 28.5%). Other devices measured blood pressure (3/179, 1.7%), skin temperature (3/179, 1.7%), oximetry (3/179, 1.7%), or respiratory rate (2/179, 1.1%). The wearables were mostly worn on the wrist (138/189, 73%) and cost <€200 (US $228; 120/189, 63.5%). The aims and approaches of all 179 studies revealed six prominent uses for wearables, comprising correlations—wearable and other physiological data (40/179, 22.3%), method evaluations (with subgroups; 40/179, 22.3%), population-based research (31/179, 17.3%), experimental outcome assessment (30/179, 16.8%), prognostic forecasting (28/179, 15.6%), and explorative analysis of big data sets (10/179, 5.6%). The most frequent strengths of affordable wearables were validation, accuracy, and clinical certification (104/179, 58.1%). Conclusions Wearables showed an increasingly diverse field of application such as COVID-19 prediction, fertility tracking, heat-related illness, drug effects, and psychological interventions; they also included underrepresented populations, such as individuals with rare diseases. There is a lack of research on wearable devices in low-resource contexts. Fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, we see a shift toward more large-sized, web-based studies where wearables increased insights into the developing pandemic, including forecasting models and the effects of the pandemic. Some studies have indicated that big data extracted from wearables may potentially transform the understanding of population health dynamics and the ability to forecast health trends.
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- Sophie Huhn
- Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Institute of Physiology, Center for Space Medicine and Extreme Environment, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Institute of Physiology, Center for Space Medicine and Extreme Environment, Berlin, Germany.,Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kisumu, Kenya
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- Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany.,Centre de Recherche en Santé Nouna, Nouna, Burkina Faso
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- Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany.,Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies, Cambridge, MA, United States.,Africa Health Research Institute, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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- Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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McLaughlin P, Holland M, Dodgson S, Khair K. Project GYM: A randomized feasibility study investigating effect on motivation of personal trainer-led exercise in young men with hemophilia. Res Pract Thromb Haemost 2021; 5:e12613. [PMID: 34870067 PMCID: PMC8626598 DOI: 10.1002/rth2.12613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Many young men with hemophilia engage in physical activity and sport but face challenges to participation because of their hemophilia. Project GYM aimed to investigate the feasibility of a hemophilia-specific fitness program led by a personal trainer (PT) and its impact on gym activity, motivation, and adherence to exercise. METHODS This was a nonblinded, randomized feasibility study, recruiting participants aged 18 to 25 years with hemophilia A or B (all severities, ± inhibitor) from three London hemophilia centers. All participants were given an activity tracker and free gym membership. Participants were randomized to a "gym only" or "gym and PT" arm. Participants completed questionnaires evaluating motivation to exercise, quality of life, physical activity levels, self-efficacy, and self-esteem at study start and study end. RESULTS Of 142 eligible individuals, 19 agreed to participate. Participants were healthy, with mean body mass index and adiposity slightly lower than the UK average. They reported low bleed numbers and had good joint health (median Hemophilia Joint Health Score [HJHS], 0; range, 0-13). The gym and PT group had more gym attendance than the gym-only group. Seven participants increased their activity levels and nine stayed the same, with no statistical difference between groups. HJHS scores improved in 3 participants and were unchanged in 12. There was no bleeding associated with gym activity. CONCLUSION Project GYM has demonstrated the safety and feasibility of a tailored physical training program in young men with hemophilia. Increased gym attendance, with and without support from a PT, is associated with increased physical activity.
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- Paul McLaughlin
- Katharine Dormandy Haemophilia Centre and Thrombosis UnitRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustLondonUK
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Khair K, Holland M, Dodgson S, McLaughlin P, Fletcher S, Christie D. Fitness enhances psychosocial well-being and self-confidence in young men with hemophilia: Results from Project GYM. Res Pract Thromb Haemost 2021; 5:e12622. [PMID: 34870069 PMCID: PMC8626601 DOI: 10.1002/rth2.12622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Contemporary hemophilia care supports physical activity, its benefits being well recognized. Despite recognition of the psychological challenges encountered by people with hemophilia, little is known about the psychological impact of physical fitness in this population. AIM To identify changes in psychological well-being in young men with hemophilia through participation in a gym program. METHODS This observational feasibility study of a 6-month gym participation program used validated questionnaires pre- and poststudy to evaluate motivation to exercise, physical activity levels, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and quality of life. Individual audio-recorded interviews about study participation and impact were transcribed verbatim and analyzed for recurring themes using thematic analysis. RESULTS Nineteen participants aged 18-25 years with hemophilia A or B (all severities ± inhibitor) consented to the study; two were lost to follow-up. There was a shift in motivation to exercise as shown by the Stages of Change grouping moving from contemplation to action and maintenance phases (p = 0.03). Self-efficacy overall scores showed a trend (p < 0.06) towards improvement. Median self-esteem scores improved from 22 (range 12-30, n = 19) to 25 (range 13-30, n = 17), a statistically significant change (p = 0.02). Three participants recorded scores below the accepted normal range before study, of whom two improved at study end. The key themes identified from the interviews were: fear, self-confidence, "being normal," pain, weight loss, ability, getting fitter. CONCLUSIONS The psychological wellbeing of young men with hemophilia improved during this study. This may have been related to participating in a gym-based, physical exercise program.
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- Katharine Dormandy Haemophilia Centre and Thrombosis UnitRoyal Free NHS Foundation TrustLondonUK
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- Haemophilia CentreOxford Haemophilia and Thrombosis CentreThe Churchill HospitalOxfordUK
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Konkle BA, Quon DV, Raffini L, Recht M, Radulescu VC, Carpenter SL, Dunn AL, Lu M, Watt M. A Prospective Observational Study of Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) Prophylaxis Related to Physical Activity Levels in Patients with Hemophilia A in the United States (SPACE). J Blood Med 2021; 12:883-896. [PMID: 34703348 PMCID: PMC8523903 DOI: 10.2147/jbm.s327180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Introduction High collision-risk physical activity can increase bleeding risk in people with hemophilia A, as can increasing the time between factor VIII (FVIII) administration and physical activity. FVIII prophylaxis may be tailored to planned activities to prevent activity-related bleeding. Aim To explore the relationship between physical activity levels, FVIII infusion timing, and occurrence of bleeding in patients with severe/moderately severe hemophilia A without FVIII inhibitors receiving antihemophilic factor (recombinant) (rAHF; ADVATE®; Baxalta US Inc., a Takeda company, Lexington, MA, USA). Methods SPACE was a 6-month, prospective, multicenter, observational outcomes study (NCT02190149). Enrolled patients received an eDiary application and a wearable activity tracker, which recorded physical activity, rAHF infusion, and occurrence of bleeding. Physical activity risks were ranked using National Hemophilia Foundation criteria. Results Fifty-four patients aged 11–58 years (n = 47 prophylaxis, n = 7 on-demand) were included in the analysis. Patients had a mean (SD) 8.14 (10.94) annualized bleeding rate, and recorded 4980 intervals between an rAHF infusion and physical activity; 1759 (35.3%) of these intervals were ≤24 hours. Analysis of recorded eDiary data showed that the risk of activity-related bleeding did not significantly increase with time between last infusion and activity, but did increase with higher-risk physical activities. Analysis of activity tracker recorded data showed that the risk of bleeding reported by patients as spontaneous increased with prolonging time (≤24 to >24 hours) from last infusion to physical activity start (odds ratio 2.65, p < 0.05). Joint health data collected at baseline were not included in the regression analysis because of small sample size; therefore the study could not assess whether patients with more joint disease at baseline were at higher risk of injury-related and reported spontaneous occurrence of bleeding. Conclusion These results show that activities with a high risk of collision lead to an increased risk of bleeding. Further investigation is warranted to explore potential benefits of FVIII infusion timing to reduce the risks of activity-related occurrence of bleeding.
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- Barbara A Konkle
- Department of Medicine, The University of Washington and Bloodworks Northwest, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Orthopaedic Hemophilia Treatment Center, Orthopaedic Institute for Children, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Hematology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- The Hemophilia Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Hemophilia Treatment Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc, Lexington, MA, USA
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- Outcomes Research & Epidemiology, Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG, Zurich, Switzerland
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Orstad SL, Gerchow L, Patel NR, Reddy M, Hernandez C, Wilson DK, Jay M. Defining Valid Activity Monitor Data: A Multimethod Analysis of Weight-Loss Intervention Participants' Barriers to Wear and First 100 Days of Physical Activity. INFORMATICS (MDPI) 2021; 8:39. [PMID: 36530339 PMCID: PMC9754231 DOI: 10.3390/informatics8020039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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Despite the popularity of commercially available wearable activity monitors (WAMs), there is a paucity of consistent methodology for analyzing large amounts of accelerometer data from these devices. This multimethod study aimed to inform appropriate Fitbit wear thresholds for physical activity (PA) outcomes assessment in a sample of 616 low-income, majority Latina patients with obesity enrolled in a behavioral weight-loss intervention. Secondly, this study aimed to understand intervention participants' barriers to Fitbit use. We applied a heart rate (HR) criterion (≥10 h/day) and a step count (SC) criterion (≥1000 steps/day) to 100 days of continuous activity monitor data. We examined the prevalence of valid wear and PA outcomes between analytic subgroups of participants who met the HR criterion, SC criterion, or both. We undertook qualitative analysis of research staff notes and participant interviews to explore barriers to valid Fitbit data collection. Overall, one in three participants did not meet the SC criterion for valid wear in Weeks 1 and 13; however, we found the SC criterion to be more inclusive of participants who did not use a smartphone than the HR criterion. Older age, higher body mass index (BMI), barriers to smartphone use, device storage issues, and negative emotional responses to WAM-based self-monitoring may predict higher proportions of invalid WAM data in weight-loss intervention research.
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- Stephanie L. Orstad
- Department of Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York, NY 10010, USA
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- Department of Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Medical School, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA
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- Department of Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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- Department of Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
- Veterans Affairs, New York Harbor Healthcare System, New York, NY 10010, USA
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Using an Activity Tracker in Healthcare: Experiences of Healthcare Professionals and Patients. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18105147. [PMID: 34066296 PMCID: PMC8152035 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18105147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Despite the increased use of activity trackers, little is known about how they can be used in healthcare settings. This study aimed to support healthcare professionals and patients with embedding an activity tracker in the daily clinical practice of a specialized mental healthcare center and gaining knowledge about the implementation process. An action research design was used to let healthcare professionals and patients learn about how and when they can use an activity tracker. Data collection was performed in the specialized center with audio recordings of conversations during therapy, reflection sessions with the therapists, and semi-structured interviews with the patients. Analyses were performed by directed content analyses. Twenty-eight conversations during therapy, four reflection sessions, and eleven interviews were recorded. Both healthcare professionals and patients were positive about the use of activity trackers and experienced it as an added value. Therapists formulated exclusion criteria for patients, a flowchart on when to use the activity tracker, defined goals, and guidance on how to discuss (the data of) the activity tracker. The action research approach was helpful to allow therapists to learn and reflect with each other and embed the activity trackers into their clinical practice at a specialized mental healthcare center.
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