Research using smartwatches for the measurement of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep: A scoping review

This review can help studies, interventions, and health professionals that aim to use this technology as a measurement instrument, as well as help end users who use it on a daily basis.

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International Journal of Medical Informatics
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2026-03-17
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2026.106370
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Physical Activity and Health
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Abstract

This review can help studies, interventions, and health professionals that aim to use this technology as a measurement instrument, as well as help end users who use it on a daily basis.

International Journal of Medical InformaticsVol. 214
Universidade Estadual do Ceará (BR), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (US), Klaipėda University (LT), Faculdade Frassinetti do Recife (BR), Faculdade Pernambucana de Saúde, Universidade de Pernambuco (BR)
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