Accurate measurement of simulated slow and altered walking activity: Apple Watch best in class wearable devices
This study confirmed the Apple Watch to be the most accurate wearable step count device. The study provides new understanding as to the precision of commercially available devices and their placement, when aiming to improve and, or conduct research about, patient physical activity outcomes.
Authors
- Alethea Rea (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0750-7501)
- Dale W. Edgar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7336-9317)
- Grant Rowe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6980-0511)
- Fiona Wood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5427-6588)
- David Weight
- Jenny Conlon
Institutions
- Murdoch University (AU)
- The University of Western Australia (AU)
- Fiona Stanley Hospital (AU)
- The University of Notre Dame Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-10-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0333504
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00