Browsing Pharmacy by Author "Li, Melissa"
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Acceptance of Commercially Available Wearable Activity Trackers Among Adults Aged Over 50 and With Chronic Illness: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation
Mercer, Kathryn; Grindrod, Kelly; Schneider, Eric; Li, Melissa; Chilana, Parmit; Giangregorio, Lora M. (JMIR Mhealth Uhealth., 2016-01-27)Background: Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior increase the risk of chronic illness and death. The newest generation of “wearable” activity trackers offers potential as a multifaceted intervention to help people ... -
Behavior Change Techniques Present in Wearable Activity Trackers: A Critical Analysis
Mercer, Kathryn; Burns, Catherine; Giangregorio, Lora M.; Li, Melissa; Grindrod, Kelly (JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 2016-04-27)Background: Wearable activity trackers are promising as interventions that offer guidance and support for increasing physical activity and health-focused tracking. Most adults do not meet their recommended daily activity ...