Using Global Positioning Systems in Health Research A Practical Approach to Data Collection and Processing
Using Global Positioning Systems in Health Research A Practical Approach to Data Collection and Processing
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DOI：
10.1016/j.amepre.2011.07.017
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发表时间：
2011-11-01
影响因子：
5.5
通讯作者：
Schipperjin, Jasper
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作者：
Kerr, Jacqueline;Duncan, Scott;Schipperjin, Jasper
在健康研究中使用GPS设备越来越普遍。目前还没有收集、处理和分析GPS数据的最佳实践指南。数据收集和处理程序的标准化将提高数据质量，允许在研究和人群之间进行更有意义的比较，并更快地推进这一领域。本文旨在采取研究人员，谁正在考虑使用GPS设备在他们的研究，通过设备选择标准，设备设置，参与者的数据收集，数据清洗，数据处理，并将数据集成到GIS。报告概述了数据收集和分析每个阶段的建议，并指出了应考虑的挑战。本文强调了收集全球定位系统数据的好处，传统的自我报告或估计暴露措施。这里提供的信息将使研究人员能够做出明智的决定，将这项现成的技术纳入他们的研究。这件作品反映了2011年的艺术水平。(Am J Prev Med 2011;41（5）：532-540）（C）2011年美国预防医学杂志
The use of GPS devices in health research is increasingly popular. There are currently no best-practice guidelines for collecting, processing, and analyzing GPS data. The standardization of data collection and processing procedures will improve data quality, allow more-meaningful comparisons across studies and populations, and advance this field more rapidly. This paper aims to take researchers, who are considering using GPS devices in their research, through device-selection criteria, device settings, participant data collection, data cleaning, data processing, and integration of data into GIS. Recommendations are outlined for each stage of data collection and analysis and indicates challenges that should be considered. This paper highlights the benefits of collecting GPS data over traditional self-report or estimated exposure measures. Information presented here will allow researchers to make an informed decision about incorporating this readily available technology into their studies. This work reflects the state of the art in 2011. (Am J Prev Med 2011;41(5):532-540) (C) 2011 American Journal of Preventive Medicine