A comparison of direct versus self-report measures for assessing physical activity in adults: a systematic review

A. Prince, Stéphanie; B. Adamo, Kristi; Hamel, Meghan; Hardt, Jill; Connor Gorber, Sarah; S. Tremblay, Mark

doi:10.1186/1479-5868-5-56

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A comparison of direct versus self-report measures for assessing physical activity in adults: a systematic review

Published in International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity • Jan 1, 2008

Authors:

Stéphanie A. Prince

Kristi B. Adamo

Meghan Hamel

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Accurate assessment is required to assess current and changing physical activity levels, and to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions designed to increase activity levels. This study systematically reviewed the literature to determine the extent of agreement between subjectively (s...

Subject

Physical activity

Observational study

Self-report study

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