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Breast Cancer Survivors' Experiences With an Activity Tracker Integrated Into a Supervised Exercise Program: Qualitative Study.
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- Cancer survivors' experiences with mHealth interventions for PA: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- Barriers and facilitators for weight management interventions in breast cancer patients: a systematic review of qualitative studies.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2023Pooled it
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- Patterns of Fitbit Use and Activity Levels Among African American Breast Cancer Survivors During an eHealth Weight Loss Randomized Controlled Trial.American journal of health promotion : AJHP · 2022Trial
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- Establishing a Consensus-Based Framework for the Use of Wearable Activity Trackers in Health Care: Delphi Study.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2024Article
- The Wearable Activity Tracker Checklist for Healthcare (WATCH): a 12-point guide for the implementation of wearable activity trackers in healthcare.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2024Article
- Survivors' health competence mediates the association between wearable activity tracker use and self-rated health: HINTS analysis.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2022Article
- A Scoping Review to Assess Adherence to and Clinical Outcomes of Wearable Devices in the Cancer Population.Cancers · 2022Article
- Effects of Activity Tracker-Based Counselling and Live-Web Exercise on Breast Cancer Survivors during Italy COVID-19 Lockdown.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2021Article
- A Home-Based Mobile Health Intervention to Replace Sedentary Time With Light Physical Activity in Older Cancer Survivors: Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.JMIR cancer · 2021Article
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- Predictors and Outcomes of Digital Weighing and Activity Tracking Lapses Among Young Adults During Weight Gain Prevention.Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · 2021Article
- Structured Exercise in Cancer Survivors: Is it Enough for Neural, Mental Health and Well-being?International journal of exercise science · 2021Article
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- Experiences of African American Breast Cancer Survivors Using Digital Scales and Activity Trackers in a Weight Gain Prevention Intervention: Qualitative Study.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2020Article
- Use of consumer wearable devices to promote physical activity among breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer survivors: a review of health intervention studies.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2020Review
- Exploring adults' experiences of sedentary behaviour and participation in non-workplace interventions designed to reduce sedentary behaviour: a thematic synthesis of qualitative studies.BMC public health · 2019Review
- Behavior Change Techniques Incorporated in Fitness Trackers: Content Analysis.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundThere is growing evidence that physical activity is related to a better prognosis after a breast cancer diagnosis, whereas sedentary behavior is associated with worse outcomes. It is therefore important to stimulate physical activity and reduce sedentary time among patients with breast cancer. Activity trackers offer a new opportunity for interventions directed at stimulating physical activity behavior change.
objectiveThis study aimed to explore the experience of patients with breast cancer who used an activity tracker in addition to a supervised exercise intervention in the randomized UMBRELLA Fit trial.
methodsA total of 10 patients with breast cancer who completed cancer treatment participated in semistructured in-depth interviews about their experience with and suggestions for improvements for the Jawbone UP2 activity tracker.
resultsThe activity tracker motivated women to be physically active and created more awareness of their (sedentary) lifestyles. The women indicated that the automatically generated advice (received via the Jawbone UP app) lacked individualization and was not applicable to their personal situations (ie, having been treated for cancer). Furthermore, women felt that the daily step goal was one-dimensional, and they preferred to incorporate other physical activity goals. The activity tracker's inability to measure strength exercises was a noted shortcoming. Finally, women valued personal feedback about the activity tracker from the physiotherapist.
conclusionsWearing an activity tracker raised lifestyle awareness in patients with breast cancer. The women also reported additional needs not addressed by the system. Potential improvements include a more realistic total daily physical activity representation, personalized advice, and personalized goals.
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