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Comparing Monitoring Results of Two Motion Trackers for Geriatric Patients
Amelie Altenbuchner, Vanessa Mücke, Sonja Haug
77 - 84
10.3233/SHTI200078
Research Article
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume 271: dHealth 2020 – Biomedical Informatics for Health and Care
Abstract

Background:

Fitbit and Garmin motion tracker devices are highly used in research. The validity and reliability of these devices is proven for healthy adults between 18 and 64.

Objectives:

Comparing data output of two devices.

Methods:

Observational case study on a test track and in the domestic environment of a 80- year-old female multimorbide geriatric patient.

Results:

High significant correlation of the devices on the test track [r=.776, p≤.001, Bca-CI-95% (.618;.874), N=33], but significant different in the domestic environment over time (z=4.840, p≤.001).

Conclusion:

The dominant/non-dominant body side and further sources of error may play a role in monitoring steps with these devices.

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