Objective measurement of physical activity - the experience from a young CF-population

L. Wahlgren, A. Nyberg, H. Abdulahi, M. Svedberg

Organization

Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Paediatrics, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Paediatrics, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Skåne University Hospital, Department of Paediatrics, Lund, Sweden.

Team

L. Wahlgren

A. Nyberg

H. Abdulahi

M. Svedberg

Project Description & Objectives

The study aims to evaluate the feasibility of using objective measurements, specifically activity watches and accelerometers, in clinical practice for children with CF, focusing on their experiences with these methods.

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Data Collection Process

Children with CF, aged 4–17 years were invited to participate in the study. They received a Garmin Vivosmart 5 activity watch, an activPAL4 accelerometer, and an activity diary for 7-day continuous use. Data from the activity watch was collected via the Fitrockr platform. The procedure was repeated within 6 months at a clinical visit. After the second measurement, the participants were surveyed about their experience with the objective measuring methods.

Fitrockr Utilization

Fitrockr was used to collect data from the Garmin wearabels..

Wearable Used

Garmin Vivosmart 5

Number of Participants

Duration

6 months

Metrics Collected

BBI

HRV

Stress

Sleep

Steps

Heart Rate

Daily Activity Data

Fitrockr Sync Type

Single-Sync on participant smartphone.

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Fitrockr is a leading health and fitness data analytics platform that empowers organizations to connect, manage and analyze data from wearables. Designed for research, clinical studies, healthcare, coaching and fitness gamification, Fitrockr enables seamless integration of biometric and activity data, providing deep insights through advanced analytics, dashboards, reports and raw data downloads. Automated alerting, push notifications, surveys and outcome assessments support data collection. With a focus on data privacy, security, and local hosting options, Fitrockr supports global institutions in transforming raw health data into actionable outcomes. Learn more at www.fitrockr.com.