This paper is in the following e-collection/theme issue:

Wearable Devices and Sensors (825) mHealth for Wellness, Behavior Change and Prevention (2754) Fitness Trackers and Smart Pedometers/Accelerometers (543)

Published on in Vol 6, No 3 (2018): March

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/9054, first published .
Evaluating the Impact of Physical Activity Apps and Wearables: Interdisciplinary Review

Evaluating the Impact of Physical Activity Apps and Wearables: Interdisciplinary Review

Evaluating the Impact of Physical Activity Apps and Wearables: Interdisciplinary Review

Authors of this article:

Claire McCallum1 Author Orcid Image ;   John Rooksby2 Author Orcid Image ;   Cindy M Gray1 Author Orcid Image
Article Authors Cited by (77) Tweetations (123) Metrics

Journals

  1. Düking P, Stammel C, Sperlich B, Sutehall S, Muniz-Pardos B, Lima G, Kilduff L, Keramitsoglou I, Li G, Pigozzi F, Pitsiladis Y. Necessary Steps to Accelerate the Integration of Wearable Sensors Into Recreation and Competitive Sports. Current Sports Medicine Reports 2018;17(6):178 View
  2. Clark M, Driller M. University Student’s Perceptions of Self-Tracking Devices, Data Privacy, and Sharing Digital Data for Research Purposes. Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour 2020;3(2):128 View
  3. Korpershoek Y, Hermsen S, Schoonhoven L, Schuurmans M, Trappenburg J. User-Centered Design of a Mobile Health Intervention to Enhance Exacerbation-Related Self-Management in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Copilot): Mixed Methods Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2020;22(6):e15449 View
  4. Wiesner M, Zowalla R, Suleder J, Westers M, Pobiruchin M. Technology Adoption, Motivational Aspects, and Privacy Concerns of Wearables in the German Running Community: Field Study. JMIR mHealth and uHealth 2018;6(12):e201 View
  5. Brower J, LaBarge M, White L, Mitchell M. Examining Responsiveness to an Incentive-Based Mobile Health App: Longitudinal Observational Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2020;22(8):e16797 View
  6. Liang J, Xian D, Liu X, Fu J, Zhang X, Tang B, Lei J. Usability Study of Mainstream Wearable Fitness Devices: Feature Analysis and System Usability Scale Evaluation. JMIR mHealth and uHealth 2018;6(11):e11066 View
  7. Müller A, Wang N, Yao J, Tan C, Low I, Lim N, Tan J, Tan A, Müller-Riemenschneider F. Heart Rate Measures From Wrist-Worn Activity Trackers in a Laboratory and Free-Living Setting: Validation Study. JMIR mHealth and uHealth 2019;7(10):e14120 View
  8. Shcherbina A, Hershman S, Lazzeroni L, King A, O'Sullivan J, Hekler E, Moayedi Y, Pavlovic A, Waggott D, Sharma A, Yeung A, Christle J, Wheeler M, McConnell M, Harrington R, Ashley E. The effect of digital physical activity interventions on daily step count: a randomised controlled crossover substudy of the MyHeart Counts Cardiovascular Health Study. The Lancet Digital Health 2019;1(7):e344 View
  9. Materia F, Faasse K, Smyth J. Understanding and Preventing Health Concerns About Emerging Mobile Health Technologies. JMIR mHealth and uHealth 2020;8(5):e14375 View
  10. Dickman Portz J, Ford K, Bekelman D, Boxer R, Kutner J, Czaja S, Elsbernd K, Bull S. “We're Taking Something So Human and Trying to Digitize”: Provider Recommendations for mHealth in Palliative Care. Journal of Palliative Medicine 2020;23(2):240 View
  11. Dobkin B, Martinez C. Wearable Sensors to Monitor, Enable Feedback, and Measure Outcomes of Activity and Practice. Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports 2018;18(12) View
  12. Silarova B, Nelis S, Ashworth R, Ballard C, Bieńkiewicz M, Henderson C, Hillman A, Hindle J, Hughes J, Lamont R, Litherland R, Jones I, Jones R, Knapp M, Kotting P, Martyr A, Matthews F, Morris R, Quinn C, Regan J, Rusted J, van den Heuvel E, Victor C, Wu Y, Clare L. Protocol for the IDEAL-2 longitudinal study: following the experiences of people with dementia and their primary carers to understand what contributes to living well with dementia and enhances active life. BMC Public Health 2018;18(1) View
  13. Hawkins J, Charles J, Edwards M, Hallingberg B, McConnon L, Edwards R, Jago R, Kelson M, Morgan K, Murphy S, Oliver E, Simpson S, Moore G. Acceptability and Feasibility of Implementing Accelorometry-Based Activity Monitors and a Linked Web Portal in an Exercise Referral Scheme: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2019;21(3):e12374 View
  14. Perez-Aranda J, González Robles E, Urbistondo P. Sport-related physical activity in tourism: an analysis of antecedents of sport based applications use. Information Technology & Tourism 2021;23(1):97 View
  15. Buckingham S, Williams A, Morrissey K, Price L, Harrison J. Mobile health interventions to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in the workplace: A systematic review. DIGITAL HEALTH 2019;5:205520761983988 View
  16. Billmann M, Böhm M, Krcmar H. Use of workplace health promotion apps: Analysis of employee log data. Health Policy and Technology 2020;9(3):285 View
  17. Short C, DeSmet A, Woods C, Williams S, Maher C, Middelweerd A, Müller A, Wark P, Vandelanotte C, Poppe L, Hingle M, Crutzen R. Measuring Engagement in eHealth and mHealth Behavior Change Interventions: Viewpoint of Methodologies. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2018;20(11):e292 View
  18. Bidargaddi N, Pituch T, Maaieh H, Short C, Strecher V. Predicting which type of push notification content motivates users to engage in a self-monitoring app. Preventive Medicine Reports 2018;11:267 View
  19. Ng K, Badura P, Dzielska A, Kokko S, Woods C, Hamrik Z. Test-retest reliability of survey items on ownership and use of physical activity trackers. Acta Gymnica 2019;49(2):67 View
  20. Yamamoto K, Ebara T, Matsuda F, Matsukawa T, Yamamoto N, Ishii K, Kurihara T, Yamada S, Matsuki T, Tani N, Kamijima M. Can self-monitoring mobile health apps reduce sedentary behavior? A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Occupational Health 2020;62(1) View
  21. Marin-Gomez F, Garcia Cuyas F, Reig-Bolano R, Mendioroz J, Roura-Poch P, Pico-Nicolau M, Vidal-Alaball J. Social Networking App Use Among Primary Health Care Professionals: Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey. JMIR mHealth and uHealth 2018;6(12):e11147 View
  22. Chia G, Anderson A, McLean L. Behavior Change Techniques Incorporated in Fitness Trackers: Content Analysis. JMIR mHealth and uHealth 2019;7(7):e12768 View
  23. Liao J, Xiao H, Li X, Sun S, Liu S, Yang Y, Xu D. A Social Group-Based Information-Motivation-Behavior Skill Intervention to Promote Acceptability and Adoption of Wearable Activity Trackers Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR mHealth and uHealth 2020;8(4):e14969 View
  24. Heidel A, Hagist C. Potential Benefits and Risks Resulting From the Introduction of Health Apps and Wearables Into the German Statutory Health Care System: Scoping Review. JMIR mHealth and uHealth 2020;8(9):e16444 View
  25. Ringeval M, Wagner G, Denford J, Paré G, Kitsiou S. Fitbit-Based Interventions for Healthy Lifestyle Outcomes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2020;22(10):e23954 View
  26. Nadal C, Earley C, Enrique A, Vigano N, Sas C, Richards D, Doherty G. Integration of a smartwatch within an internet-delivered intervention for depression: Protocol for a feasibility randomized controlled trial on acceptance. Contemporary Clinical Trials 2021;103:106323 View
  27. Buckingham S, Morrissey K, Williams A, Price L, Harrison J. The Physical Activity Wearables in the Police Force (PAW-Force) study: acceptability and impact. BMC Public Health 2020;20(1) View
  28. Hendker A, Jetzke M, Eils E, Voelcker-Rehage C. The Implication of Wearables and the Factors Affecting Their Usage among Recreationally Active People. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020;17(22):8532 View
  29. Alizadeh A, Negarandeh R, Bagheri Amiri F, Yazdani Z. The study of Iranian children and adolescents’ physical activity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health 2021;33(3):65 View
  30. Ometov A, Shubina V, Klus L, Skibińska J, Saafi S, Pascacio P, Flueratoru L, Gaibor D, Chukhno N, Chukhno O, Ali A, Channa A, Svertoka E, Qaim W, Casanova-Marqués R, Holcer S, Torres-Sospedra J, Casteleyn S, Ruggeri G, Araniti G, Burget R, Hosek J, Lohan E. A Survey on Wearable Technology: History, State-of-the-Art and Current Challenges. Computer Networks 2021;193:108074 View
  31. Ridgers N, Timperio A, Ball K, Lai S, Brown H, Macfarlane S, Salmon J. Effect of commercial wearables and digital behaviour change resources on the physical activity of adolescents attending schools in socio-economically disadvantaged areas: the RAW-PA cluster-randomised controlled trial. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2021;18(1) View
  32. Domin A, Spruijt-Metz D, Theisen D, Ouzzahra Y, Vögele C. Smartphone-Based Interventions for Physical Activity Promotion: Scoping Review of the Evidence Over the Last 10 Years. JMIR mHealth and uHealth 2021;9(7):e24308 View
  33. Dong Y, Wang K, Zhu S, Li W, Yang P. Design and Development of an Intelligent Skipping Rope and Service System for Pupils. Healthcare 2021;9(8):954 View
  34. Chandrasekaran B, Rao C, Davis F, Arumugam A. SMART STEP – SMARTphone-driven exercise and pedometer-based STEP intervention to promote physical activity among desk-based employees: Study protocol for a three-arm cluster randomized controlled trial. Work 2021;69(4):1229 View
  35. Baskan A, Goncu-Berk G. User Experience of Wearable Technologies: A Comparative Analysis of Textile-Based and Accessory-Based Wearable Products. Applied Sciences 2022;12(21):11154 View
  36. Zahrt O, Evans K, Murnane E, Santoro E, Baiocchi M, Landay J, Delp S, Crum A. Effects of Wearable Fitness Trackers and Activity Adequacy Mindsets on Affect, Behavior, and Health: Longitudinal Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2023;25:e40529 View
  37. Domin A, Uslu A, Schulz A, Ouzzahra Y, Vögele C. A Theory-Informed, Personalized mHealth Intervention for Adolescents (Mobile App for Physical Activity): Development and Pilot Study. JMIR Formative Research 2022;6(6):e35118 View
  38. Haynes N, Ezekwesili A, Nunes K, Gumbs E, Haynes M, Swain J. “Can you see my screen?” Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Telehealth. Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports 2021;15(12) View
  39. Coulter J, Magee J, Nugent C. E-Textiles: A Soft Touch Barometer for Female Students to Self-Manage Their Stress. Journal of Textile Design Research and Practice 2022;10(3):243 View
  40. Buckingham S, Walker T, Morrissey K. The feasibility and acceptability of digital technology for health and wellbeing in social housing residents in Cornwall: A qualitative scoping study. DIGITAL HEALTH 2022;8:205520762210741 View
  41. Kwasnicka D, Keller J, Perski O, Potthoff S, ten Hoor G, Ainsworth B, Crutzen R, Dohle S, van Dongen A, Heino M, Henrich J, Knox L, König L, Maltinsky W, McCallum C, Nalukwago J, Neter E, Nurmi J, Spitschan M, Van Beurden S, Van der Laan L, Wunsch K, Levink J, Sanderman R. White Paper: Open Digital Health – accelerating transparent and scalable health promotion and treatment. Health Psychology Review 2022;16(4):475 View
  42. AHRAZ A, ÇAR B, CENGİZ C. FİZİKSEL AKTİVİTENİN ARTTIRILMASINA YÖNELİK DİJİTAL TEKNOLOJİLER HAKKINDA LİTERATÜR TARAMASI: 2010-2020. Ankara Üniversitesi Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Yüksekokulu SPORMETRE Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi 2021:218 View
  43. Mähs M, Pithan J, Bergmann I, Gabrys L, Graf J, Hölzemann A, Van Laerhoven K, Otto-Hagemann S, Popescu M, Schwermann L, Wenz B, Pahmeier I, Teti A. Activity tracker-based intervention to increase physical activity in patients with type 2 diabetes and healthy individuals: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2022;23(1) View
  44. Neumann D, Tiberius V, Biendarra F. Adopting wearables to customize health insurance contributions: a ranking-type Delphi. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making 2022;22(1) View
  45. Hansen S, Ehrari H, Kristiansen S, Olsen L, Jensen R, Kjær T, Beck M. User perspectives and preferences regarding a mobile health cough application: A qualitative study during the coronavirus disease pandemic in Denmark. DIGITAL HEALTH 2021;7:205520762110455 View
  46. Khan I, Akhtar S, Ahmad Khan M. Lifestyle-based health awareness using digital gadgets and online interactive platforms. NeuroPharmac Journal 2021:295 View
  47. De Santis K, Jahnel T, Matthias K, Mergenthal L, Al Khayyal H, Zeeb H. Evaluation of Digital Interventions for Physical Activity Promotion: Scoping Review. JMIR Public Health and Surveillance 2022;8(5):e37820 View
  48. Martinko A, Karuc J, Jurić P, Podnar H, Sorić M. Accuracy and Precision of Consumer-Grade Wearable Activity Monitors for Assessing Time Spent in Sedentary Behavior in Children and Adolescents: Systematic Review. JMIR mHealth and uHealth 2022;10(8):e37547 View
  49. AlSwayied G, Guo H, Rookes T, Frost R, Hamilton F. Assessing the Acceptability and Effectiveness of Mobile-Based Physical Activity Interventions for Midlife Women During Menopause: Systematic Review of the Literature. JMIR mHealth and uHealth 2022;10(12):e40271 View
  50. Almoallim S, Sas C. Toward Research-Informed Design Implications for Interventions Limiting Smartphone Use: Functionalities Review of Digital Well-being Apps. JMIR Formative Research 2022;6(4):e31730 View
  51. Arshad R, Hamid A, Shahid S. The design of persuasive prompts to induce behavioural change through an mHealth application for people with depression. Behaviour & Information Technology 2022;41(12):2497 View
  52. Mao C, Bayer J, Ross M, Rhee L, Le H, Mount J, Chang H, Chang Y, Hedstrom A, Hovick S. Perceived vs. observed mHealth behavior: A naturalistic investigation of tracking apps and daily movement. Mobile Media & Communication 2023;11(3):526 View
  53. Wang J, Fang Y, Frank E, Walton M, Burmeister M, Tewari A, Dempsey W, NeCamp T, Sen S, Wu Z. Effectiveness of gamified team competition as mHealth intervention for medical interns: a cluster micro-randomized trial. npj Digital Medicine 2023;6(1) View
  54. Sousa A, Ferrinho S, Travassos B. The Use of Wearable Technologies in the Assessment of Physical Activity in Preschool- and School-Age Youth: Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2023;20(4):3402 View
  55. Panicker R, Chandrasekaran B. “Wearables on vogue”: a scoping review on wearables on physical activity and sedentary behavior during COVID-19 pandemic. Sport Sciences for Health 2022;18(3):641 View
  56. Andreoni G. Investigating and Measuring Usability in Wearable Systems: A Structured Methodology and Related Protocol. Applied Sciences 2023;13(6):3595 View
  57. El-Gayar O, Elnoshokaty A. Factors and Design Features Influencing the Continued Use of Wearable Devices. Journal of Healthcare Informatics Research 2023;7(3):359 View
  58. Sandham M, Reed K, Cowperthwait L, Dawson A, Jarden R. Expensive Ornaments or Essential Technology? A Qualitative Metasynthesis to Identify Lessons From User Experiences of Wearable Devices and Smart Technology in Health Care. Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health 2023;1(3):311 View
  59. Danković G, Stantić T, Herodek R, Stamenković S, Stojiljković N, Jelenković B, Sporiš G. Effects of Commercially Available Wearable Devices on Physical Activity Promotion and Health in Children and Adolescents: Systematic Review. Applied Sciences 2023;13(12):7194 View
  60. Jabari S, Shaikh A, Genç Ç, Buruk O, Virkki J, Hamari J. A Systematic Literature Review on Computational Fashion Wearables. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction 2023:1 View
  61. Nadal C, Earley C, Enrique A, Sas C, Richards D, Doherty G. Patient Acceptance of Self-Monitoring on a Smartwatch in a Routine Digital Therapy: A Mixed-Methods Study. ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction 2024;31(1):1 View
  62. Guest P, Vasilevska V, Al-Hamadi A, Eder J, Falkai P, Steiner J. Digital technology and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: a narrative review with a focus on depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma. Frontiers in Psychiatry 2023;14 View
  63. Junker M, Böhm M, Krcmar H, Kanmodi K. Advantages and disadvantages of mobile applications for workplace health promotion: A scoping review. PLOS ONE 2024;19(1):e0296212 View
  64. Moorthy P, Weinert L, Schüttler C, Svensson L, Sedlmayr B, Müller J, Nagel T. Attributes, Methods, and Frameworks Used to Evaluate Wearables and Their Companion mHealth Apps: Scoping Review. JMIR mHealth and uHealth 2024;12:e52179 View
  65. Medina‐Inojosa J, Gomez Ibarra M, Medina‐Inojosa B, Supervia M, Jenkins S, Johnson L, Suarez N, Bonikowske A, Somers V, Lopez‐Jimenez F. Effect of Active Workstations on Neurocognitive Performance and Typing Skills: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal of the American Heart Association 2024;13(8) View
  66. Hu L, Chen Y, Cao E, Hu W. User Experience & Usability of Wearable Health Device: A Bibliometric Analysis of 2014–2023. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction 2024:1 View
  67. Castro M, Zavod M, Rutgersson A, Jörntén-Karlsson M, Dutta B, Hagger L. iPREDICT: Characterization of Asthma Triggers and Selection of Digital Technology to Predict Changes in Disease Control. Journal of Asthma and Allergy 2024;Volume 17:653 View

Books/Policy Documents

  1. Arshad R, Baig M, Tariq M, Shahid S. Human-Computer Interaction – INTERACT 2019. View
  2. John M, Kleppisch M. Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung. View
  3. John M, Kleppisch M. Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung. View
  4. Venek V, Rieser H. Aktives Altern im digitalen Zeitalter. View
  5. Ferreira A, Chilro R, Cruz-Correia R. HCI International 2022 - Late Breaking Papers. Design, User Experience and Interaction. View
  6. Timko C. Verbraucherforschung zwischen Empowerment und Verletzlichkeit. View
  7. Torpus J, Kovacevic T, Navarro J. Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions. View
  8. Abu-Hasan M, Fedele D. Pediatric Pulmonology. View
  9. Angeloni M, Duque R, de Oliveira K, Strugeon E, Tirnauca C. Research Challenges in Information Science. View