The effects of step-count monitoring interventions on physical activity: systematic review and meta-analysis of community-based randomised controlled trials in adults

The effects of step-count monitoring interventions on physical activity: systematic review and meta-analysis of community-based randomised controlled trials in adults

Abstract Background Step-count monitors (pedometers, body-worn trackers and smartphone applications) can increase walking, helping to tackle physical inactivity. We aimed to assess the effect of step-count monitors on physical activity (PA) in randomised controlled trials (RCTs) amongst community-dw...

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Main Authors: Umar A. R. Chaudhry, Charlotte Wahlich, Rebecca Fortescue, Derek G. Cook, Rachel Knightly, Tess Harris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Physical activity
Step-count monitoring
Pedometers
Smartphone applications
Fitness devices
Systematic review
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-020-01020-8

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