Three Days of ActiGraph<sup>®</sup> Use Are Sufficient to Determine the Time Spent in Sedentary Behavior, and in Moderate and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity, in People with Major Depressive Disorder
Modifications to daily sedentary behavior (SB) and participation in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) may provide beneficial results in the prevention and management of mental disorders, such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). This cross-sectional research investigated the minimum numbe...
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| author | Lucas Melo Neves Fabricio Eduardo Rossi Caico Bruno Curcio Oliva de Paula Vitória Joana Paes Arida Isabella Cavaco Gonçalves Pereira Priscila Almeida Queiroz Rossi Jane de Eston Armond Jeffer Eidi Sasaki Felipe Barreto Schuch Brendon Stubbs Beny Lafer |
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| description | Modifications to daily sedentary behavior (SB) and participation in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) may provide beneficial results in the prevention and management of mental disorders, such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). This cross-sectional research investigated the minimum number of follow-up days needed to reliably estimate the time spent in SB and MVPA from accelerometer data in people with MDD. SB and physical activity (PA) were assessed using an accelerometer, and classified as time spent in SB and in different PA intensities (light—LPA, moderate—MPA, vigorous—VPA, MVPA, or total—TPA). The minimum days of use were calculated using Spearman–Brown analyses, considering only variables with an ICC > 0.8 (cut point-considered acceptable). In the results, 98 people with MDD showed no differences between the days of the week, and an ICC > 0.8 for SB, MPA, and MVPA (for 2-3-4-5-6 vs. 7). Thus, Spearman–Brown analyses were performed considering 2 days (minimum days with ICC > 0.8) and 7 days (maximum days of original test with ICC > 0.8). Our results suggest that a minimum of 3 days of accelerometer use is necessary to reliably estimate the time of SB, MPA, and MVPA. This finding has a significant practical application, allowing data collection using a reduced duration of accelerometer wear. The optimization of time needed in this context permits the utilization of accelerometers among a greater number of individuals, possibly affecting the sample size of MDD patients in research and decreasing acquisition costs in this scientific area. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-93a2344df57446069996fffc67a107c62025-08-20T02:21:53ZengMDPI AGPsychiatry International2673-53182025-05-01625110.3390/psychiatryint6020051Three Days of ActiGraph<sup>®</sup> Use Are Sufficient to Determine the Time Spent in Sedentary Behavior, and in Moderate and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity, in People with Major Depressive DisorderLucas Melo Neves0Fabricio Eduardo Rossi1Caico Bruno Curcio Oliva de Paula2Vitória Joana Paes Arida3Isabella Cavaco Gonçalves Pereira4Priscila Almeida Queiroz Rossi5Jane de Eston Armond6Jeffer Eidi Sasaki7Felipe Barreto Schuch8Brendon Stubbs9Beny Lafer10Physical Activity, Sport and Mental Health Laboratory (LAFESAM), Department of Physical Education, Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rio Claro 13506-900, BrazilSports and Strength Exercise Research Group, Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Presidente Prudente 19060-900, BrazilGraduation in Medicine, School of Medicine, Interlagos Campus, Santo Amaro University (UNISA), São Paulo 04829-300, BrazilBipolar Disorder Program (PROMAN), Department of Psychiatry, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo 04743-030, BrazilGraduation in Medicine, School of Medicine, Interlagos Campus, Santo Amaro University (UNISA), São Paulo 04829-300, BrazilGraduate Program in Movement Science-Interunits, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Presidente Prudente 19060-900, BrazilPost-Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Santo Amaro University (UNISA), São Paulo 04829-300, BrazilGraduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Uberaba 38061-500, BrazilDepartment of Sports Methods and Techniques, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria 97105-900, BrazilInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, Department of Psychological Medicine, King’s College London, London SE5 8AF, UKBipolar Disorder Program (PROMAN), Department of Psychiatry, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo 04743-030, BrazilModifications to daily sedentary behavior (SB) and participation in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) may provide beneficial results in the prevention and management of mental disorders, such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). This cross-sectional research investigated the minimum number of follow-up days needed to reliably estimate the time spent in SB and MVPA from accelerometer data in people with MDD. SB and physical activity (PA) were assessed using an accelerometer, and classified as time spent in SB and in different PA intensities (light—LPA, moderate—MPA, vigorous—VPA, MVPA, or total—TPA). The minimum days of use were calculated using Spearman–Brown analyses, considering only variables with an ICC > 0.8 (cut point-considered acceptable). In the results, 98 people with MDD showed no differences between the days of the week, and an ICC > 0.8 for SB, MPA, and MVPA (for 2-3-4-5-6 vs. 7). Thus, Spearman–Brown analyses were performed considering 2 days (minimum days with ICC > 0.8) and 7 days (maximum days of original test with ICC > 0.8). Our results suggest that a minimum of 3 days of accelerometer use is necessary to reliably estimate the time of SB, MPA, and MVPA. This finding has a significant practical application, allowing data collection using a reduced duration of accelerometer wear. The optimization of time needed in this context permits the utilization of accelerometers among a greater number of individuals, possibly affecting the sample size of MDD patients in research and decreasing acquisition costs in this scientific area.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5318/6/2/51physical activitysedentary behaviormental disordersdepression |
| spellingShingle | Lucas Melo Neves Fabricio Eduardo Rossi Caico Bruno Curcio Oliva de Paula Vitória Joana Paes Arida Isabella Cavaco Gonçalves Pereira Priscila Almeida Queiroz Rossi Jane de Eston Armond Jeffer Eidi Sasaki Felipe Barreto Schuch Brendon Stubbs Beny Lafer Three Days of ActiGraph<sup>®</sup> Use Are Sufficient to Determine the Time Spent in Sedentary Behavior, and in Moderate and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity, in People with Major Depressive Disorder Psychiatry International physical activity sedentary behavior mental disorders depression |
| title | Three Days of ActiGraph<sup>®</sup> Use Are Sufficient to Determine the Time Spent in Sedentary Behavior, and in Moderate and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity, in People with Major Depressive Disorder |
| title_full | Three Days of ActiGraph<sup>®</sup> Use Are Sufficient to Determine the Time Spent in Sedentary Behavior, and in Moderate and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity, in People with Major Depressive Disorder |
| title_fullStr | Three Days of ActiGraph<sup>®</sup> Use Are Sufficient to Determine the Time Spent in Sedentary Behavior, and in Moderate and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity, in People with Major Depressive Disorder |
| title_full_unstemmed | Three Days of ActiGraph<sup>®</sup> Use Are Sufficient to Determine the Time Spent in Sedentary Behavior, and in Moderate and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity, in People with Major Depressive Disorder |
| title_short | Three Days of ActiGraph<sup>®</sup> Use Are Sufficient to Determine the Time Spent in Sedentary Behavior, and in Moderate and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity, in People with Major Depressive Disorder |
| title_sort | three days of actigraph sup r sup use are sufficient to determine the time spent in sedentary behavior and in moderate and moderate to vigorous physical activity in people with major depressive disorder |
| topic | physical activity sedentary behavior mental disorders depression |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5318/6/2/51 |
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