November 2020 PMID 32677510

Development of cut-points for determining activity intensity from a wrist-worn ActiGraph accelerometer in free-living adults.

Alexander H K Montoye, Kimberly A Clevenger, Karin A Pfeiffer, Michael Benjamin Nelson, Joshua M Bock, Mary T Imboden, Leonard A Kaminsky

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The discussions highlight the significance of creating wrist-worn accelerometer cut-points, with posts referencing the methodology and potential benefits, using words like 'new' and 'development' to convey intrigue. However, the tone remains relatively neutral and academic, indicating general interest but limited emotional engagement or urgency.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the value of developing wrist-based activity measurement methods, indicating moderate support.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show curiosity about the new cut-points and their applications, reflected in terms like 'new' and 'development.'

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments mention key aspects such as the methodology and implications, demonstrating some depth of discussion.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions suggest the research could influence future activity tracking, but do not overly emphasize immediate transformative effects.

Abstract in brief

This study developed specific count-based cutpoints for wrist-worn ActiGraph accelerometers to categorize physical activity intensity levels (sedentary, light, moderate-to-vigorous) in adults based on laboratory and freeliving data, with the goal of improving ease of use and accuracy.
The identified cutpoints achieved an overall accuracy of about 70.8% for assessing activity in real-life settings, which is slightly lower than the accuracy of hip-worn accelerometers and other methods but benefits from higher user compliance and simplicity.
Despite slightly lower accuracy compared to other methods, wrist accelerometers remain practical for large studies due to their high wearability and user-friendliness, making these cutpoints valuable for assessing real-world physical activity until more precise methods are developed.]

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Alex Montoye

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RT @JSportsSci: Development of cut-points for determining activity intensity from a wrist-worn ActiGraph accelerometer in free-living adult…

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Alex Montoye

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RT @KimberlyClev: New wrist-based count cut-points for the @actigraph in @JSportsSci with @AlexMontoye and @kap_msu https://t.co/93CvpiDL6L…

Sep 10, 2020 · 2 shares · 223 followers View post →

Ametris (formerly ActiGraph)

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RT @KimberlyClev: New wrist-based count cut-points for the @actigraph in @JSportsSci with @AlexMontoye and @kap_msu https://t.co/93CvpiDL6L…

Jul 21, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,038 followers View post →

Kimberly Clevenger, PhD, MPH

@KimberlyClev · X

New wrist-based count cut-points for the @actigraph in @JSportsSci with @AlexMontoye and @kap_msu https://t.co/93CvpiDL6L https://t.co/ClA46mku3Q

Jul 18, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 626 followers View post →

Journal of Sports Sciences

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Development of cut-points for determining activity intensity from a wrist-worn ActiGraph accelerometer in free-living adults #JSSAcceptedToday via @alexmontoye https://t.co/ZhNrL8TfZp

Jun 29, 2020 · 7 likes · 1 share · 49,113 followers View post →