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Does the use of a brief physical activity tool as a vital sign measure affect chronic disease outcomes?
Does the use of a brief physical activity tool as a vital sign measure affect chronic disease outcomes?
Brief physical activity assessment tools show promise as a clinical vital sign, but further research is needed to determine their impact on chronic disease outcomes.
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Supports brief PA tools as clinical vital signs; leaves open effects on chronic disease outcomes.
Few studies have examined a brief physical activity tool as a vital sign measure. Initial investigations suggest the promise of these simple and quick assessment tools, and research is needed to test the effects of their use on chronic disease outcomes.
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Golightly et al. (2017) studied this question.
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