Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · Feb 2009
ReviewReview of physical activity measurement using accelerometers in older adults: considerations for research design and conduct.
Accelerometers are being increasingly used in studies of physical activity (PA) among older adults, however the use of these monitors requires some specialized knowledge and up-to-date information on technological innovations. The purpose of this review article is to provide researchers with a guide to some commonly-used accelerometers in order to better design and conduct PA research with older adults. ⋯ Careful considerations for design and conduct of accelerometer research as outlined in this review should help to enhance the quality and comparability of future research studies.