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Comparing Monitoring Results of Two Motion Trackers for Geriatric Patients
Amelie Altenbuchner1, Vanessa Mücke1, Sonja Haug1
1Institute for Social Research and Technology Assessment (IST), Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg (OTH), Germany.
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.
