Comparing Monitoring Results of Two Motion Trackers for Geriatric Patients

Altenbuchner, Amelie; M&#252;cke, Vanessa; Haug, Sonja

doi:10.3233/SHTI200078

Comparing Monitoring Results of Two Motion Trackers for Geriatric Patients

Authors

Amelie Altenbuchner, Vanessa Mücke, Sonja Haug

Pages

77 - 84

DOI

10.3233/SHTI200078

Background:

Fitbit and Garmin motion tracker devices are highly used in research. The validity and reliability of these devices is proven for healthy adults between 18 and 64.

Objectives:

Comparing data output of two devices.

Methods:

Observational case study on a test track and in the domestic environment of a 80- year-old female multimorbide geriatric patient.

Results:

High significant correlation of the devices on the test track [r=.776, p≤.001, Bca-CI-95% (.618;.874), N=33], but significant different in the domestic environment over time (z=4.840, p≤.001).

Conclusion:

The dominant/non-dominant body side and further sources of error may play a role in monitoring steps with these devices.