Adherence
A 12-week wearable technology-based intervention (Garmin Vivofit 2) combined with behavioral feedback and telephone counseling significantly increases moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and reduces sedentary behavior in postmenopausal breast cancer survivors.
If you are a breast cancer survivor looking to be more active, using a simple fitness tracker like the Garmin Vivofit 2 combined with regular check-ins from a health coach can help you increase your physical activity and sit less. The key is not just wearing the device, but using it to set goals and getting support to troubleshoot issues. This approach is designed to be accessible and scalable compared to expensive supervised gym programs.
The ACTIVATE intervention, using a combination of mobile health tools and coaching, successfully increased MVPA and decreased sitting time in a sample of Australian postmenopausal breast cancer survivors.
Why this rating
Randomized controlled trial with high retention (96%) and objective measurement via accelerometers, though limited by convenience sampling.
Source
A randomized controlled trial of a wearable technology‐based intervention for increasing moderate to vigorous physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior in breast cancer survivors: The ACTIVATE Trial
Brigid M. Lynch et al. · Cancer · 2019
DOI 10.1002/cncr.32143
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