Event Details

Start: December 4, 2019

End: December 4, 2019

Time: 16:30-17:30

• TITLE: Wearables, Digital Health and the Self Tracking Movement  
• Location: KGH CAC 250 
• PRESENTER: Dr. Chloe Haldane, Resident PGY2,  UBC Division of Physical Medicine & Rehab
• ​Objectives (At this presentation, the audience will be able to):

1. Discuss the increased popularity of consumer based wearable technology and smartphone based applications, which populations are currently using these devices and how they are being used.
2. Review literature on the accuracy and effectiveness of wearable technology and fitness applications in self-tracking and promotion of physical activity.
3. Briefly discuss the self-tracking movement.
4. Foster discussion on how physiatrists may counsel patients regarding the use of wearable technology and how to approach self-tracked health information.

• This session qualifies for 1 credit towards the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons MOC Program  

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