Validation of Consumer-Based Hip and Wrist Activity Monitors in Older Adults With Varied Ambulatory Abilities

Conclusions:
StepWatch, Omron HJ-112, Fitbit One, and Jawbone UP appeared accurate at measuring steps in older adults with nonimpaired and impaired ambulation during a self-paced walking test. StepWatch also appeared accurate at measuring steps in cane-users.

Source: Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences - January 12, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Floegel, T. A., Florez-Pregonero, A., Hekler, E. B., Buman, M. P. Tags: Research Article Source Type: research