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LaGary Carter¹, Cassandra D Ford²

¹College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia.

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Physical activity is a vital sign that advanced practice nurses can prescribe to combat sedentary lifestyles. Fitness trackers can aid behavior change, but require integration and privacy standards for widespread healthcare adoption.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Health Informatics
Nursing Practice

Background:

Physical inactivity poses a global health challenge, increasing mortality and morbidity.
Physical activity is recognized as a vital sign in healthcare settings.
Advanced practice nurses can prescribe physical activity as an evidence-based intervention.

Approach:

A focused literature review was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL, and Cochrane databases.
The review examined the role of fitness wearables and mobile health trackers in behavior change.
Analysis focused on barriers and facilitators for integrating these technologies into mainstream healthcare.

Key Points:

Fitness wearables and mobile health trackers can motivate lifestyle changes and foster patient-provider partnerships.
Integration into electronic health records (EHRs) is crucial for widespread adoption.
Standardization, user-friendliness, and robust privacy/security measures are essential.

Conclusions:

Nurse practitioners must understand the reliability and practicality of fitness trackers for patient populations.
Future research should prioritize quality standards for consumer devices.
Seamless EHR integration and assured data privacy are critical for the future of wearable health technology.