Use of Fitbit Technology Does Not Impact Health Biometrics in a Community of Older Adults
| Autor: | Laura Tabacof, Alexa N Jakacic, Gabriel Ukegbu, Colette Phipps, Marikay Capasso, Estee Hong, John Migliaccio, Erica Breyman, David Putrino, Mae Carpenter, Jennifer Schwartz, Arpan Sahoo, David Sachs |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
| Předmět: |
Gerontology
Telemedicine Technology 020205 medical informatics Biometrics business.industry Cardiovascular health Health Informatics Retrospective cohort study Blood Pressure 02 engineering and technology General Medicine Telehealth Fitness Trackers Health Information Management Cohort 0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineering Blood oxygenation Step count Medicine Humans business Aged Retrospective Studies |
| Zdroj: | Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association. 27(4) |
| ISSN: | 1556-3669 |
| Popis: | Introduction: To evaluate if the offering of Fitbit technology led to changes in cardiovascular health metrics in a cohort of older adults. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was developed in two community-embedded health monitoring sites, located in aggregate housing communities for older adults in Westchester County, NY. Participants included older adults (55 years or older) enrolled in the Telehealth Intervention Programs for Seniors (TIPS) initiative, a community-embedded remote patient monitoring initiative. Weekly blood pressure, heart rate, weight, and blood oxygenation were taken on all participants. For participants who accepted a Fitbit Zip device, a weekly step count was also collected. Results: Ninety-four TIPS participants were offered Fitbit technology. Thirty participants accepted the technology and used it for a minimum of 6 months. No significant differences in any of the regularly acquired biometrics were noted between Fitbit users and non-Fitbit users. Across all participants, regardless of Fitbit use, there was a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure (SBP) over time. Conclusions: Neither Fitbit Zip ownership or compliance to Fitbit Zip usage influenced any of the biometrics taken as part of the TIPS. However, participation in the TIPS initiative may have an overall positive effect on SBP in older adults. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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