Abstract:
Objective To enrich the research on the reliability and validity of wearable devices and reduce the obstacles of intervention measures on the physical activity assessment and formulations with wearable devices.
Methods Literature review and statistics are used to analyze the reliability and validity of wearable devices at home and abroad.
Results The study found that the reliability and the validity of most wearable devices can meet the requirements under certain conditions, but it is difficult to find an equipment that meets all conditions.
Conclusions As there is shortage of targeted devices so far, the identification of the types of physical activities will be a tendency for wearable devices.The devices should be selected according to human needs and conditions.