Can consumer wearable activity tracker-based interventions improve physical activity and cardiometabolic health in patients with chronic diseases? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Wouter M A Franssen, Gregor H L M Franssen, Jan Spaas, Francesca Solmi, Bert O Eijnde

May 2020

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The discussions revolve around the promising role of wearable activity trackers in improving health outcomes for people with chronic diseases, with terms like 'helpful,' 'improve,' and 'important role.' The tone is enthusiastic and curious, highlighting both the scientific findings and practical applications, which contributes to their high interest and engagement scores.

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Agreement
 Strong agreement

Most discussions explicitly support the positive findings of the publication, with statements like 'New @IJBNPA Activity trackers can really improve physical activity and cardiometabolic health,' indicating strong agreement.

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Interest
 High level of interest

Posts show high interest through phrases like 'cheeky summary,' 'explains the science,' and direct engagement with the research, reflecting curiosity and relevance.

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Engagement
 High engagement

Many discussions reference the methods and implications of the study, such as mentioning specific health improvements and calling the article a 'game changer,' demonstrating deep engagement.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

Users perceive the publication as impactful, emphasizing its importance for health interventions, though some also suggest further research is needed, indicating moderate perceived influence.

Social Mentions

YouTube

3 Videos

Twitter

28 Posts

News

21 Articles

Metrics

Video Views

71,477

Total Likes

947

Extended Reach

146,622

Social Features

52

Timeline: Posts about article

Top Social Media Posts

Posts referencing the article

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August 5, 2022

272 views

  • Dr. Samir Gupta
    @TheFeedWithDrG (Twitter)

    RT @SammyG_MD: Do #fitness trackers actually work? Are they accurate? Do they improve healthy behaviours? How about actual #health?! Here's…
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    October 5, 2022

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  • Samir Gupta
    @SammyG_MD (Twitter)

    Do #fitness trackers actually work? Are they accurate? Do they improve healthy behaviours? How about actual #health?! Here's a cheeky summary of our lit review (spoiler: a new gen tracker is definitely on my Christmas list
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    October 4, 2022

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  • Temerty Medicine
    @uoftmedicine (Twitter)

    Do fitness trackers actually work? #TemertyMed’s @SammyG_MD explains the science behind these devices on @TheFeedWithDrG https://t.co/bjNtF7aROR
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    September 22, 2022

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  • Dr. Samir Gupta
    @TheFeedWithDrG (Twitter)

    Are you using a fitness tracker? These devices track movement, heart rate, calorie burn, sleep patterns, oxygen levels and more. Sounds amazing…but is the information you get actually accurate? And does it make you healthier? https://t.co/0L2UuJU9vE #doctor #fitness @SammyG_MD
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    September 21, 2022

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  • Endurance Zone
    @Endurance_Zone (Twitter)

    RT @ISBNPA: Consumer wearable activity trackers can be helpful in PA promotion among those with chronic disease. Read more in the #ISBNPA…
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    June 2, 2020

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  • Kristof De Mey
    @krdemey (Twitter)

    RT @ISBNPA: Consumer wearable activity trackers can be helpful in PA promotion among those with chronic disease. Read more in the #ISBNPA…
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    June 2, 2020

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  • Fitabase
    @Fitabase (Twitter)

    RT @ISBNPA: Consumer wearable activity trackers can be helpful in PA promotion among those with chronic disease. Read more in the #ISBNPA…
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    June 2, 2020

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  • Libby Richards, RN, PhD
    @LibbyAnnR1 (Twitter)

    RT @ISBNPA: Consumer wearable activity trackers can be helpful in PA promotion among those with chronic disease. Read more in the #ISBNPA…
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    June 2, 2020

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  • Silvia Costa
    @SilviaCosta33 (Twitter)

    RT @ISBNPA: Consumer wearable activity trackers can be helpful in PA promotion among those with chronic disease. Read more in the #ISBNPA…
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    June 2, 2020

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  • ISBNPA
    @ISBNPA (Twitter)

    Consumer wearable activity trackers can be helpful in PA promotion among those with chronic disease. Read more in the #ISBNPA journal @IJBNPA #Ageing_ISBNPA #physicalactivity https://t.co/w0q57vy4cp https://t.co/Ca0lRiOOEf
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    June 2, 2020

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  • andrea avila
    @andrea_avilab (Twitter)

    RT @IJBNPA: New @IJBNPA Activity trackers can really improve physical activity and cardiometabolic health in patients with chronic disease…
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    May 19, 2020

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  • PAL Technologies
    @paltechnologies (Twitter)

    RT @IJBNPA: New @IJBNPA Activity trackers can really improve physical activity and cardiometabolic health in patients with chronic disease…
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    May 13, 2020

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  • IJBNPA
    @IJBNPA (Twitter)

    Latest @IJBNPA Activity trackers can really improve physical activity and cardiometabolic health in patients with chronic diseases. @FranssenWouter_ @bertopteijnde @uhasselt. https://t.co/TfbXBUgpHj
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    May 13, 2020

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  • Bert Op 't Eijnde
    @bertopteijnde (Twitter)

    RT @IJBNPA: Just published @IJBNPA Activity trackers can really improve physical activity and cardiometabolic health in patients with chro…
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    May 13, 2020

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  • Dr. Pedro Luis -Longevidad
    @DrPedroLuisGS (Twitter)

    RT @IJBNPA: Just published @IJBNPA Activity trackers can really improve physical activity and cardiometabolic health in patients with chro…
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    May 13, 2020

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  • Sports Engineering
    @ISEA_Journal (Twitter)

    RT @IJBNPA: Just published @IJBNPA Activity trackers can really improve physical activity and cardiometabolic health in patients with chro…
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    May 13, 2020

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  • Kristof De Mey
    @krdemey (Twitter)

    RT @IJBNPA: Just published @IJBNPA Activity trackers can really improve physical activity and cardiometabolic health in patients with chro…
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    May 13, 2020

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  • IJBNPA
    @IJBNPA (Twitter)

    Just published @IJBNPA Activity trackers can really improve physical activity and cardiometabolic health in patients with chronic diseases. @FranssenWouter_ @bertopteijnde @uhasselt. https://t.co/TfbXBUgpHj
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    May 12, 2020

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  • Elina Engberg
    @ElinaEngberg (Twitter)

    RT @IJBNPA: New @IJBNPA Activity trackers can really improve physical activity and cardiometabolic health in patients with chronic disease…
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    May 12, 2020

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  • Manon Dontje
    @ManonDontje (Twitter)

    RT @IJBNPA: New @IJBNPA Activity trackers can really improve physical activity and cardiometabolic health in patients with chronic disease…
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    May 12, 2020

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  • Pieter-Jan Marent
    @pjmarent (Twitter)

    RT @IJBNPA: New @IJBNPA Activity trackers can really improve physical activity and cardiometabolic health in patients with chronic disease…
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    May 12, 2020

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  • Wouter Franssen
    @FranssenWouter_ (Twitter)

    RT @IJBNPA: New @IJBNPA Activity trackers can really improve physical activity and cardiometabolic health in patients with chronic disease…
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    May 12, 2020

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  • Bert Op 't Eijnde
    @bertopteijnde (Twitter)

    RT @IJBNPA: New @IJBNPA Activity trackers can really improve physical activity and cardiometabolic health in patients with chronic disease…
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    May 12, 2020

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  • IJBNPA
    @IJBNPA (Twitter)

    New @IJBNPA Activity trackers can really improve physical activity and cardiometabolic health in patients with chronic diseases. @FranssenWouter_ @bertopteijnde @uhasselt. https://t.co/TfbXBUgpHj
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    May 12, 2020

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  • Ine Nieste
    @IneNieste (Twitter)

    RT @FranssenWouter_: Check out our new paper describing the important role of activity trackers to increase #PhysicalActivity and improve c…
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    May 12, 2020

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  • Bert Op 't Eijnde
    @bertopteijnde (Twitter)

    RT @FranssenWouter_: Check out our new paper describing the important role of activity trackers to increase #PhysicalActivity and improve c…
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    May 12, 2020

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  • Jan Spaas
    @janspaas (Twitter)

    RT @FranssenWouter_: Check out our new paper describing the important role of activity trackers to increase #PhysicalActivity and improve c…
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    May 12, 2020

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  • Wouter Franssen
    @FranssenWouter_ (Twitter)

    Check out our new paper describing the important role of activity trackers to increase #PhysicalActivity and improve cardiometabolic health in people with chronic diseases! https://t.co/dnfIAFJLxG #MoveMore @bertopteijnde @janspaas @IJBNPA
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    May 12, 2020

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Abstract Synopsis