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    Utilization and Harmonization of Adult Accelerometry Data: Review and Expert Consensus

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    Authors
    Wijndaele, K.
    Westgate, K.
    Stephens, S.
    Blair, S.
    Bull, F.
    Chastin, S.
    Dunstan, D.
    Ekelund, U.
    Esliger, D.
    Freedson, P.
    Granat, M.
    Matthews, C.
    Owen, N.
    Rowlands, A.
    Sherar, L.
    Tremblay, M.
    Troiano, R.
    Brage, S.
    Healy, Genevieve
    Date
    2015
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Wijndaele, K. and Westgate, K. and Stephens, S. and Blair, S. and Bull, F. and Chastin, S. and Dunstan, D. et al. 2015. Utilization and Harmonization of Adult Accelerometry Data: Review and Expert Consensus. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 47 (10): pp. 2129-2139.
    Source Title
    Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
    DOI
    10.1249/MSS.0000000000000661
    ISSN
    0195-9131
    School
    School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/6595
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Purpose This study aimed to describe the scope of accelerometry data collected internationally in adults and to obtain a consensus from measurement experts regarding the optimal strategies to harmonize international accelerometry data. Methods In March 2014, a comprehensive review was undertaken to identify studies that collected accelerometry data in adults (sample size, n = 400). In addition, 20 physical activity experts were invited to participate in a two-phase Delphi process to obtain consensus on the following: unique research opportunities available with such data, additional data required to address these opportunities, strategies for enabling comparisons between studies/countries, requirements for implementing/progressing such strategies, and value of a global repository of accelerometry data. Results The review identified accelerometry data from more than 275,000 adults from 76 studies across 36 countries. Consensus was achieved after two rounds of the Delphi process; 18 experts participated in one or both rounds. The key opportunities highlighted were the ability for cross-country/cross-population comparisons and the analytic options available with the larger heterogeneity and greater statistical power. Basic sociodemographic and anthropometric data were considered a prerequisite for this. Disclosure of monitor specifications and protocols for data collection and processing were deemed essential to enable comparison and data harmonization. There was strong consensus that standardization of data collection, processing, and analytical procedures was needed. To implement these strategies, communication and consensus among researchers, development of an online infrastructure, and methodological comparison work were required. There was consensus that a global accelerometry data repository would be beneficial and worthwhile. Conclusions This foundational resource can lead to implementation of key priority areas and identification of future directions in physical activity epidemiology, population monitoring, and burden of disease estimates.Conclusions: This foundational resource can lead to implementation of key priority areas and identification of future directions in physical activity epidemiology, population monitoring, and burden of disease estimates.

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