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    Accuracy of activPAL Self-Attachment Methods

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    Authors
    Kringen, N.
    Healy, Genevieve
    Winkler, E.
    Clark, B.
    Date
    2016
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Kringen, N. and Healy, G. and Winkler, E. and Clark, B. 2016. Accuracy of activPAL Self-Attachment Methods. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science. 20 (3): pp. 159-166.
    Source Title
    Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science
    DOI
    10.1080/1091367X.2016.1189916
    ISSN
    1091-367X
    School
    School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/15393
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    Abstract

    © 2016 Taylor & Francis.This study examined the accuracy of self-attachment of the activPAL activity monitor. A convenience sample of 50 participants self-attached the monitor after being presented with written material only (WMO) and then written and video (WV) instructions; and completed a questionnaire regarding the acceptability of the instructional methods. Participants positioned the monitor lower than the instructed position on the thigh (WMO -5.15 ± 2.75 cm, WV -4.16 ± 2.15 cm; p = .008 difference) and approximately 2 cm laterally from the thigh midline (WMO 1.90 ± 0.92 cm; WV 2.08 ± 1.24 cm). The orientation of the device was positioned correctly along the midline (within < 1° of vertical). Acceptability was high for both instructional methods although preference was shown for the WV instruction. In conclusion, participants consistently self-attached the activPAL close to the intended placement with either instructional method. The addition of video instruction produced a slightly more accurate attachment and was preferred by the participants.

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