Accelerometer-based actimetry as technology applied to health care

  1. Ruiz Tendero, German 2
  2. Salinero Martin, Juan Jose 1
  3. Aznar Laín, Susana 3
  1. 1 Universidad Camilo José Cela
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    Universidad Camilo José Cela

    Villanueva de la Cañada, España

    ROR https://ror.org/03f6h9044

  2. 2 Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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    Universidad Complutense de Madrid

    Madrid, España

    ROR 02p0gd045

  3. 3 Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
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    Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha

    Ciudad Real, España

    ROR https://ror.org/05r78ng12

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Book:
Handbook of research on information technology management and clinical data administration in healthcare

Publisher: IGI Global

ISBN: 9781605663562,  9781605663579

Year of publication: 2009

Pages: 838-851

Type: Book chapter

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-356-2.CH052 GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openOpen access editor

Abstract

This chapter reviews new quantification possibilities for the assessment of physical activity, a variable intimately related to good health. First, a variety of existing instruments are described with regard to their validity and functionality. Then, their applications are analyzed and categorized into two broad branches: sedentary lifestyle prevention and applications in special population segments. The authors’ intention is to make existing possibilities for assessment of physical activity known to researchers and public health professionals, as it is important for the achievement and promotion of active and healthy lifestyles in the population.