activity monitor (Fitbit)

Notes

• cash incentives to Fitbit users increases moderate to vigorous physical activity by 30 minutes/week
• Fitbit use diminishes after incentives withdrawn
• Fitbit of no benefit in weight reduction or systolic BP reduction with or without incentives
• use of physical activity monitor may increase moderate-to-vigorous activity
• Fitbit can detect irregular heart rate
  • subsequent use of an ambulatory electrocardiogram patch can detect paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

More general terms

• wearable device