ACCELEROMETER INFO SHEET

Accelerometer in Pouch

Accelerometer

Elastic Waistband

WHAT IS AN ACCELEROMETER?

The accelerometer is an activity monitor that measures movement. The accelerometer is located inside a black pouch, secured on the elastic strap which you will buckle around your waist like a belt. Please do not open the pouch! The unit is oriented in a particular direction and does not need to be turned on or off; simply wear it as is.

HOW DO I WEAR THE ACCELEROMETER?

Wear the accelerometer snugly at the top of your hips (Fig. 1), just above your non-dominant hipbone. In other words, if you are right-handed, the accelerometer should be on your left hip (the opposite is true if you are left-handed).
To adjust the accelerometer belt, simply pull on either end.
Remember that you can wear your accelerometer above or underneath your clothing, whatever you prefer!

WHEN DO I NEED TO TAKE OFF THE ACCELEROMETER?

You should only take off the accelerometer for:

Sleeping & Napping
Take the device off each time you sleep or nap. Remember to record these times on your accelerometer log.

Water-related Activities
The accelerometer is not waterproof and cannot be worn while showering, bathing or swimming. Remember to record the activity and the times you take on/put on the device on your accelerometer log.

Fig. 1

HOW LONG DO I WEAR THE ACCELEROMETER?

You will wear the accelerator as much as possible for periods of 7 days at a time. On each of the 7 days:

1. As soon as you wake up, put your accelerometer on and record the time on the accelerometer log.

2. Every time you take the accelerometer off during the day, you must record on the accelerometer log:

the time you took it off
the time you put it back on; and
the reason for taking it off (ex. napping, swimming, other water activities)

3. Prior to going to sleep, take the accelerometer off and record the time on the accelerometer log.

HOW DO I COMPLETE THE ACCELEROMETER LOG?

You will fill out the accelerometer log to document the periods of time per day you wore the accelerometer. An example of a completed accelerometer log can be found below. There are two options for completing the accelerometer log:

1. Electronically

Your study coordinator will provide you with a personalized link to an online version of the accelerometer log, to be submitted at the end of the 7 days. You also have the option to set up daily notifications as reminders to complete the log.

2. On paper

A blank copy of the log will be provided when you receive the device. If you lose your copy of the paper log, you can download a blank copy below. You will return the completed log, along with the accelerometer, at your next hospital visit or by mail.

Example of Completed Accelerometer Log

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE END OF THE 7 DAYS?

At the end of the 7 days, you will return the accelerometer (and paper accelerometer log, if applicable) to your study coordinator, either in person at your next hospital visit or by mail. If returning by mail, you will be provided with a pre-paid shipping envelope.

IMPORTANT TIPS FOR PROPER USE AND CARE

Please take care of the accelerometer. It contains valuable information and is very expensive.
Remember to keep the accelerometer away from water (do not shower, bathe, or swim while wearing the device)
Should you forget to wear your accelerometer for one day, please let us know so we can arrange for you to wear it for an additional day.
Keep the accelerometer log in a convenient place or bookmarked so you remember to keep track of the times that the unit was put on or taken off.
You do not need to worry about charging the unit at any point.
It is extremely important that you do not change your activity this week by doing more or less than you usually do.

Wear the accelerometer snugly at the top of your hips (Fig. 1), just above your non-dominant hipbone. In other words, if you are right-handed, the accelerometer should be on your left hip (the opposite is true if you are left-handed).

To adjust the accelerometer belt, simply pull on either end.

Remember that you can wear your accelerometer above or underneath your clothing, whatever you prefer!

WHEN DO I NEED TO TAKE OFF THE ACCELEROMETER?

You should only take off the accelerometer for:

Sleeping & Napping
Take the device off each time you sleep or nap. Remember to record these times on your accelerometer log.

Water-related Activities
The accelerometer is not waterproof and cannot be worn while showering, bathing or swimming. Remember to record the activity and the times you take on/put on the device on your accelerometer log.

You will wear the accelerator as much as possible for periods of 7 days at a time. On each of the 7 days:

1. As soon as you wake up, put your accelerometer on and record the time on the accelerometer log.

2. Every time you take the accelerometer off during the day, you must record on the accelerometer log:

the time you took it off

the time you put it back on; and

the reason for taking it off (ex. napping, swimming, other water activities)

3. Prior to going to sleep, take the accelerometer off and record the time on the accelerometer log.

You will fill out the accelerometer log to document the periods of time per day you wore the accelerometer. An example of a completed accelerometer log can be found below. There are two options for completing the accelerometer log:

1. Electronically

Your study coordinator will provide you with a personalized link to an online version of the accelerometer log, to be submitted at the end of the 7 days. You also have the option to set up daily notifications as reminders to complete the log.

2. On paper

A blank copy of the log will be provided when you receive the device. If you lose your copy of the paper log, you can download a blank copy below. You will return the completed log, along with the accelerometer, at your next hospital visit or by mail.

At the end of the 7 days, you will return the accelerometer (and paper accelerometer log, if applicable) to your study coordinator, either in person at your next hospital visit or by mail. If returning by mail, you will be provided with a pre-paid shipping envelope.

Please take care of the accelerometer. It contains valuable information and is very expensive.

Remember to keep the accelerometer away from water (do not shower, bathe, or swim while wearing the device)

Should you forget to wear your accelerometer for one day, please let us know so we can arrange for you to wear it for an additional day.

Keep the accelerometer log in a convenient place or bookmarked so you remember to keep track of the times that the unit was put on or taken off.

You do not need to worry about charging the unit at any point.

It is extremely important that you do not change your activity this week by doing more or less than you usually do.

Blank Accelerometer Log

PDF of Instructions from this Page

Example of Completed Accelerometer Log

Wear the accelerometer snugly at the top of your hips (Fig. 1), just above your non-dominant hipbone. In other words, if you are right-handed, the accelerometer should be on your left hip (the opposite is true if you are left-handed).

To adjust the accelerometer belt, simply pull on either end.

Remember that you can wear your accelerometer above or underneath your clothing, whatever you prefer!

WHEN DO I NEED TO TAKE OFF THE ACCELEROMETER?

You should only take off the accelerometer for:

Sleeping & Napping Take the device off each time you sleep or nap. Remember to record these times on your accelerometer log.

Water-related Activities The accelerometer is not waterproof and cannot be worn while showering, bathing or swimming. Remember to record the activity and the times you take on/put on the device on your accelerometer log.

You will wear the accelerator as much as possible for periods of 7 days at a time. On each of the 7 days:

1. As soon as you wake up, put your accelerometer on and record the time on the accelerometer log.

2. Every time you take the accelerometer off during the day, you must record on the accelerometer log:

the time you took it off

the time you put it back on; and

the reason for taking it off (ex. napping, swimming, other water activities)

3. Prior to going to sleep, take the accelerometer off and record the time on the accelerometer log.

You will fill out the accelerometer log to document the periods of time per day you wore the accelerometer. An example of a completed accelerometer log can be found below. There are two options for completing the accelerometer log:

1. Electronically

Your study coordinator will provide you with a personalized link to an online version of the accelerometer log, to be submitted at the end of the 7 days. You also have the option to set up daily notifications as reminders to complete the log.

2. On paper

A blank copy of the log will be provided when you receive the device. If you lose your copy of the paper log, you can download a blank copy below. You will return the completed log, along with the accelerometer, at your next hospital visit or by mail.

At the end of the 7 days, you will return the accelerometer (and paper accelerometer log, if applicable) to your study coordinator, either in person at your next hospital visit or by mail. If returning by mail, you will be provided with a pre-paid shipping envelope.

Please take care of the accelerometer. It contains valuable information and is very expensive.

Remember to keep the accelerometer away from water (do not shower, bathe, or swim while wearing the device)

Should you forget to wear your accelerometer for one day, please let us know so we can arrange for you to wear it for an additional day.

Keep the accelerometer log in a convenient place or bookmarked so you remember to keep track of the times that the unit was put on or taken off.

You do not need to worry about charging the unit at any point.

It is extremely important that you do not change your activity this week by doing more or less than you usually do.

Blank Accelerometer Log

PDF of Instructions from this Page

Example of Completed Accelerometer Log

Sleeping & Napping
Take the device off each time you sleep or nap. Remember to record these times on your accelerometer log.

Water-related Activities
The accelerometer is not waterproof and cannot be worn while showering, bathing or swimming. Remember to record the activity and the times you take on/put on the device on your accelerometer log.