Validity of objective methods for measuring sedentary behaviour in older adults: a systematic review

Validity of objective methods for measuring sedentary behaviour in older adults: a systematic review

Abstract Background The evidence showing the ill health effects of prolonged sedentary behaviour (SB) is growing. Most studies of SB in older adults have relied on self-report measures of SB. However, SB is difficult for older adults to recall and objective measures that combine accelerometry with i...

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Main Authors: Kristiann C. Heesch, Robert L. Hill, Nicolas Aguilar-Farias, Jannique G. Z. van Uffelen, Toby Pavey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Accelerometer
Older adults
Measurement
Sedentary time
Sitting
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-018-0749-2

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