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Accelerometry and physical activity questionnaires - a systematic review.

Stephanie Skender1,2, Jennifer Ose3, Jenny Chang-Claude4

  • 1Division of Preventive Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), Im Neuenheimer Feld 460, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.

BMC Public Health
|June 17, 2016
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This review found accelerometers show slightly more consistent physical activity results in men compared to questionnaires. Combining both methods is advised for comprehensive physical activity data.

Area of Science:

  • Exercise Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Physical activity measurement is crucial for health research.
  • Accelerometers and questionnaires are common tools for assessing physical activity.
  • Understanding their correlations and optimal usage is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review accelerometer wear protocols.
  • To examine correlations between accelerometry and physical activity questionnaires.
  • To assess how participant characteristics influence these correlations.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of 57 articles meeting inclusion criteria (≥100 adults, English manuscripts).
  • Comparison of accelerometer wear methods (duration, placement).
Keywords:
AccelerometryAdultsPhysical activity measurementQuestionnaires

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  • Analysis of correlation coefficients (Pearson, Spearman) and differences by gender, age, and BMI.

    • Main Results:

    • Most studies required 7 days of wear, typically on the hip.
    • Correlations between methods varied widely (r=0.08 to 0.58 for men, -0.02 to 0.49 for women).
    • Results showed some differences based on gender and age, with inconsistent findings for BMI.

    Conclusions:

    • Accelerometers may offer more consistent physical activity data in men.
    • Limited consistency across studies highlights the need for standardized methods.
    • Using both accelerometers and questionnaires provides the most complete physical activity assessment.