Background: Insufficient physical activity (PA) is highly prevalent and associated with adverse health conditions and the risk of noncommunicable diseases. To increase levels of PA, effective interventions to promote PA are needed. Present-day technologies such as smartphones, smartphone apps, and activity …

Due to a lack of transparency in both algorithm and validation methodology, it is diffcult for researchers and clinicians to select the appropriate tracker for their application. The aim of this work is to transparently present an adjustable physical activity classification algorithm that discriminates …

Aim: The aim of this study was to describe the experience with commercially available activity trackers embedded in the physiotherapy treatment of patients with a chronic disease. Methods: In a qualitative study, 29 participants with a chronic disease participated. They wore an activity tracker for …

Aim: The aim of this study was to describe the experience with commercially available activity trackers embedded in the physiotherapy treatment of patients with a chronic disease. Methods: In a qualitative study, 29 participants with a chronic disease participated. They wore an activity tracker for …

Er wordt door de innovatiewerkplaats van het Centre of Expertise Healthy Ageing van de Hanzehogeschool een nieuwe app ontwikkeld die gebruikt gaat worden bij de behandeling van depressieve-en/of chronische pijn patiënten. Tegenwoordig is het lastig voor professionals om advies op maat te geven wanneer …

The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of an online self-tracking program on physical activity, glycated hemoglobin, and other health measures in patients with type 2 diabetes. Seventy-two patients with type 2 diabetes were randomly assigned to an intervention or control group. All participants …

One of the main causes of numerous health problems is a lack of physical activity. To promote a more active lifestyle, the Hanze University started a health promotion program. Participants were motivated to reach their daily goal of physical activity by means of an activity tracker in combination with …

Living a sedentary lifestyle is one of the major causes of numerous health problems. To encourage employees to lead a less sedentary life, the Hanze University started a health promotion program. One of the interventions in the program was the use of an activity tracker to record participants' daily …

Inleiding De bevolking wordt steeds ouder en de groep mensen met chronische ziektes wordt steeds groter. Het aantal zorgvragen stijgt. Technologie speelt een steeds grotere rol in de zorg, dit biedt de mogelijkheid om de zelfstandigheid van patiënten te behouden/vergroten. Quantified Self is in opkomst, …

In opdracht van het Lectoraat Verpleegkundige Diagnostiek van de Hanzehogeschool Groningen is er kwalitatief onderzoek gedaan naar de intentie van verpleegkundigen ten opzichte van de toepassing van de Fitbit. Door de vergrijzing en de toename van chronische ziektes worden preventie en zelfmanagement …