Table 3.
Participant experience questionnaire (answer averages) evaluating the use of wearable activity trackers.a
| No | Feedback | Withings | Fitbit Zip | Jawbone | Pedometer | Shine | Average |
| 1 | Overall, I was satisfied with the activity tracker. | 3.39 | 3.57 | 3.33 | 1.77 | 3.37 | 3.09 |
| 2 | Using the activity tracker helped me set activity goals. | 2.90 | 3.13 | 2.93 | 2.55 | 3.13 | 2.93 |
| 3 | Using the activity tracker helped me reach my activity goals more rapidly. | 2.81 | 3.03 | 2.67 | 2.19 | 2.80 | 2.70 |
| 4 | Using the activity tracker helped me to be more active. | 3.00 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.65 | 3.13 | 3.02 |
| 5 | Using the activity tracker made it easier to be more active. | 2.84 | 3.00 | 2.87 | 2.35 | 2.83 | 2.78 |
| 6 | Using the activity tracker supported me in managing my disease. | 2.61 | 3.00 | 2.60 | 2.23 | 2.70 | 2.63 |
| 7 | I found it easy to learn to operate the activity tracker. | 2.84 | 3.27 | 3.13 | 2.84 | 3.00 | 3.02 |
| 8 | I found the activity tracker to be clear and understandable to use. | 3.06 | 3.40 | 3.07 | 2.90 | 2.90 | 3.07 |
| 9 | I found the activity tracker to be flexible to work with. | 3.00 | 3.37 | 3.23 | 2.42 | 3.03 | 3.01 |
| 10 | Overall, the activity tracker was easy to use. | 3.03 | 3.43 | 3.43 | 2.74 | 2.97 | 3.12 |
| 11 | People who influence my behavior would think I should use the activity tracker. | 2.65 | 2.93 | 2.87 | 2.68 | 2.86 | 2.80 |
| 12 | People who are important to me would think I should use the activity tracker. | 2.74 | 3.00 | 2.97 | 2.68 | 2.97 | 2.87 |
| 13 | I have the technology necessary to use the activity tracker | 3.45 | 3.90 | 3.43 | 3.65 | 3.50 | 3.59 |
| 14 | I have the knowledge necessary to use the activity tracker. | 3.26 | 3.67 | 3.47 | 3.90 | 3.33 | 3.53 |
| 15 | The activity tracker was compatible with other systems I use. | 2.84 | 3.53 | 3.23 | 2.47 | 3.23 | 3.06 |
| 16 | I am very knowledgeable about my physical activity needs. | 4.00 | 4.17 | 4.03 | 3.90 | 4.03 | 4.03 |
| 17 | I understand how to use physical activity to manage my health problems. | 4.06 | 4.17 | 4.03 | 4.13 | 4.07 | 4.09 |
| 18 | The activity tracker was comfortable to wear. | 3.87 | 4.13 | 3.70 | 3.13 | 4.10 | 3.79 |
| 19 | The activity tracker accurately tracked my physical activity. | 3.48 | 3.50 | 3.67 | 1.77 | 3.77 | 3.24 |
| 20 | Average by tracker (SD) | 3.15 (0.43) | 3.44 (0.40) | 3.25 (0.40) | 2.79 (0.67) | 3.25 (0.44) |
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aScoring was as follows: 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, and 5=strongly agree.