Older adults' experiences of using a wearable activity tracker with health professional feedback over a 12-month randomised controlled trial
Older adults' experiences of using a wearable activity tracker with health professional feedback over a 12-month randomised controlled trial
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10.1177/2055207620921678
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发表时间：
2020-04-01
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3.9
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O'Brien, Jane
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Brickwood, Katie-Jane;Williams, Andrew D.;O'Brien, Jane
目标可穿戴活动追踪器可以帮助老年人保持身体活跃。然而，对长期使用过程中的用户体验的了解却很少。因此，本研究作为随机对照试验的一部分，结合使用一年后的健康专业反馈，考察了老年人对可穿戴活动追踪器的体验和看法。方法本研究招募了 20 名在随机对照试验期间使用 Jawbone UP24 活动追踪器 12 个月的老年人（73.6 +/- 5.5 岁）。所有参与者都至少患有一种慢性病。将与活动追踪器佩戴时间相关的可接受性数据与焦点小组数据相结合，以探索参与者长期使用活动追踪器的体验。使用主题分析对数据进行分析。结果活动追踪器广受好评，平均 86% 的可能天数都佩戴该设备，参与者报告了整体积极的体验。确定了四个主题：(a) 提高对活动水平与动机相关的认识； (b) 活动跟踪器的参与程度会影响用户体验； (c) 卫生专业人员的反馈在提供持续支持方面的作用； d) 习惯在支持长期行为改变中的作用。结论使用活动追踪器与健康专业支持相结合可以帮助老年人在 12 个月内保持活动水平。在建议在研究或临床环境中使用活动跟踪器时，应考虑用户之前的技术经验以及活动跟踪器的设计和准确性。
ObjectiveWearable activity trackers can help older adults remain physically active. However, knowledge of the user experience during long-term use is scarce. Therefore, this study examined older adults' experiences with, and perceptions of, wearable activity trackers combined with health professional feedback after a year's use as part of a randomised controlled trial.MethodsTwenty older adults (73.6 +/- 5.5 years) who had used a Jawbone UP24 activity tracker for 12 months during a randomised controlled trial were recruited for this study. All participants had at least one chronic condition. Acceptability data relating to activity tracker wear time was combined with focus group data to explore participants experiences of long-term activity tracker use. Data was analysed using thematic analysis.ResultsThe activity tracker was well-accepted with the device worn on an average of 86% of possible days and participants reported an overall positive experience. Four themes were identified: (a) increased sense of awareness of activity levels is related to motivation; (b) the level of engagement with the activity tracker influences the user experience; (c) the role of feedback from a health professional in providing ongoing support; d) the role of habits in supporting long-term behaviour change.ConclusionsThe use of an activity tracker combined with health professional support can assist older adults to maintain their activity levels over 12 months. Consideration should be given to the previous technology experience of users and the design and accuracy of an activity tracker when recommending their use in a research or clinical setting.