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Practical considerations in using accelerometers to assess physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep.

Mirja Quante1, Emily R Kaplan2, Michael Rueschman2

  • 1Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Departments of Medicine and Neurology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, 221 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115; Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, 221 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115.

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This review guides researchers on using accelerometry for objective physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep measurement. It covers key methodological considerations for accurate data collection and interpretation in research studies.

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral science
  • Epidemiology
  • Biomedical engineering

Background:

  • Activity-based measurements, such as accelerometry, are increasingly used in research for objective assessment of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep.
  • Concurrent assessment of these behavioral domains is growing in interest, necessitating careful consideration of methodological factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of evidence-guided information for 7 critical areas in the design and interpretation of actigraphy studies.
  • To offer recommendations for enhancing the appropriate use of accelerometry in research settings.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing evidence and literature pertaining to actigraphy.
  • Focus on 7 key methodological areas: choice of cut-points, epoch length, accelerometer placement, monitoring duration, distinguishing behaviors, use of diaries, and epidemiological applications.
Keywords:
AccelerometryActigraphyPhysical activitySedentary behaviorSleep

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Main Results:

  • Identifies and discusses crucial methodological considerations influencing the selection of monitoring instruments, analysis algorithms, and protocols for measuring physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep.
  • Summarizes evidence related to the impact of various methodological choices on data accuracy and interpretation.

Conclusions:

  • Emphasizes the importance of informed methodological decisions for the accurate assessment of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep using accelerometry.
  • Provides recommendations for future research to improve the application of accelerometry in epidemiological and behavioral studies.