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Review
. 2018;55(Suppl 1):S63-S65.
doi: 10.29399/npa.23333.

Monitoring Physical Activity with Wearable Technologies

Figen Tokuçoğlu  1
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Review

Monitoring Physical Activity with Wearable Technologies

Figen Tokuçoğlu. Noro Psikiyatr Ars. 2018.

Abstract

Living a healthy and fulfilling life or at least carrying on the daily activities inevitably depends on some physical activity in different scales. Therefore, measuring the physical activity is necessary to evaluate both healthy people and patients in order to plan their needs for wellbeing. Objective and accurate measurements can be made with wearable sensors and related technologies. Evaluating health and wellness, efficacy of treatment, safety, physical ability and disability are in the scope of monitoring physical activity with wearable technologies.

Keywords: Wearable technology; disability; physical activity; sensor.

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