Published on in Vol 20, No 5 (2018): May

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/9388, first published .
Diffusion of the Digital Health Self-Tracking Movement in Canada: Results of a National Survey

Diffusion of the Digital Health Self-Tracking Movement in Canada: Results of a National Survey

Diffusion of the Digital Health Self-Tracking Movement in Canada: Results of a National Survey

Authors of this article:

Guy Paré1 Author Orcid Image ;   Chad Leaver2 Author Orcid Image ;   Claire Bourget3 Author Orcid Image

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8:12 PM · May 26, 2018

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40% of people who track health indicators use non digital means! Plus those that use pen and paper non-digital meth… https://t.co/SHgL5kQqzQ

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One in four Canadians currently owns a wearable or smart medical device to self-track their health and wellness: st… https://t.co/OGIyBRQKcv

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69% of wearable or smart medical device users say they allow them to maintain or improve their health condition. Re… https://t.co/IGu7G3BNwO

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RT @Infoway: 69% of wearable or smart medical device users say they allow them to maintain or improve their health condition. Read our stud…

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Diffusion of the Digital Health Self-Tracking Movement in Canada: Results of a National Survey https://t.co/NA4hhuXy7n

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Diffusion of the Digital Health Self-Tracking Movement in Canada: Results of a National Survey - https://t.co/9J7HykBHKz

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RT @jmirpub: New in JMIR: Diffusion of the #Digital #Health Self-Tracking Movement in Canada: Results of a National #Survey https://t.co/Sa…

6:12 PM · May 02, 2018

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2/3 of surveyed Canadians say they regularly track one or more health measures. Who are they, what they track, and… https://t.co/gppdW2imm1

6:37 PM · May 02, 2018

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RT @jenzelmer: 2/3 of surveyed Canadians say they regularly track one or more health measures. Who are they, what they track, and why: New…

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RT @jenzelmer: 2/3 of surveyed Canadians say they regularly track one or more health measures. Who are they, what they track, and why: New…

7:13 PM · May 02, 2018

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Interesting survey research here on "digital" (devices/apps) and traditional (paper/mental) self-tracking in a larg… https://t.co/U0lVXvKbyn

7:21 PM · May 02, 2018

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'Diffusion of the Digital Health Self-Tracking Movement in Canada: Results of a National Survey' - https://t.co/Wh3UjmPEdJ via @jmirpub

8:59 PM · May 02, 2018

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Digital tracking huge and popular for certain groups in Canada. Consistent with mobile as a diffusion platform… https://t.co/tUmjXlsARn

10:13 PM · May 02, 2018

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Diffusion of the Digital Health Self-Tracking Movement in Canada: Results of a National Survey - https://t.co/k5fGt2WNM7

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RT @jenzelmer: 2/3 of surveyed Canadians say they regularly track one or more health measures. Who are they, what they track, and why: New…

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Canadian national survey of usage of #digitalhealth trackers / #wearables: 1/4 people use trackers; users are typic… https://t.co/wXZExH9kYe

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RT @jenzelmer: 2/3 of surveyed Canadians say they regularly track one or more health measures. Who are they, what they track, and why: New…

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RT @kathleen_ryan33: Canadian national survey of usage of #digitalhealth trackers / #wearables: 1/4 people use trackers; users are typicall…

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RT @jenzelmer: 2/3 of surveyed Canadians say they regularly track one or more health measures. Who are they, what they track, and why: New…

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We have various tools to track, monitor and give feedback through Health Storylines @sccatalysts https://t.co/CplamfuyCd

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RT @jenzelmer: 2/3 of surveyed Canadians say they regularly track one or more health measures. Who are they, what they track, and why: New…

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RT @kathleen_ryan33: Canadian national survey of usage of #digitalhealth trackers / #wearables: 1/4 people use trackers; users are typicall…

8:20 AM · May 04, 2018

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Une récente étude porte sur l'utilisation par les Canadiens des technologies de santé numériques destinées à l'auto… https://t.co/XULsgs01tK

2:14 PM · May 04, 2018

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Current Research: Canadians’ Use of Digital Health Self-Tracking Technology: @jmirpub https://t.co/o3zt7a6iJm #mHealth @HEC_Montreal @cefrio

2:15 PM · May 04, 2018

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RT @Infoway: Current Research: Canadians’ Use of Digital Health Self-Tracking Technology: @jmirpub https://t.co/o3zt7a6iJm #mHealth @HEC_Mo…

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RT @jmirpub: New in JMIR: Diffusion of the #Digital #Health Self-Tracking Movement in Canada: Results of a National #Survey https://t.co/Sa…

3:34 PM · May 04, 2018

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Mobile apps & #healthtracking devices are used to monitor physical activity, nutrition, sleep and, to lesser extent… https://t.co/VyIElAxpYB

6:11 PM · May 04, 2018

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RT @Infoway: Current Research: Canadians’ Use of Digital Health Self-Tracking Technology: @jmirpub https://t.co/o3zt7a6iJm #mHealth @HEC_Mo…

3:16 PM · May 06, 2018

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RT @InforouteSante: Une récente étude porte sur l'utilisation par les Canadiens des technologies de santé numériques destinées à l'automesu…

3:20 PM · May 06, 2018

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RT @Infoway: Current Research: Canadians’ Use of Digital Health Self-Tracking Technology: @jmirpub https://t.co/o3zt7a6iJm #mHealth @HEC_Mo…

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Diffusion of the Digital Health Self-Tracking Movement in Canada: Results of a National Survey https://t.co/TGtqWz0qG2 via @jmirpub

2:05 PM · May 07, 2018

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Interesting national survey on adoption of digital self-tracking in Canada. One in 4 owns wearable/medical device a… https://t.co/2peWAFjRy1

2:48 PM · May 08, 2018

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66 % des Canadiens mesurent un ou plusieurs aspects de leur santé — 40 % le font au moyen d'applis ou de technologi… https://t.co/9q6Wfn0azv

4:00 PM · May 08, 2018

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Study examines the latest use of digital self-tracking tools for health and wellness in Canada: @jmirpubhttps://t.co/yPikg5iegg

4:01 PM · May 08, 2018

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RT @InforouteSante: 66 % des Canadiens mesurent un ou plusieurs aspects de leur santé — 40 % le font au moyen d'applis ou de technologies i…

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7:23 PM · May 08, 2018

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Healthcare informatics on your wrist. https://t.co/85Y2u74IGH

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RT @Infoway: Study examines the latest use of digital self-tracking tools for health and wellness in Canada: @jmirpub https://t.co/o3zt7a6i…

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57 % des Canadiens qui possèdent un accessoire portable ou appareil médical intelligent l'utilisent pour mesurer le… https://t.co/dSXMX8lgvW

2:14 PM · May 14, 2018

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57% of Canadians that own a wearable or smart device use it to self-track their health and wellness: Study via… https://t.co/EeuCgjA6aV

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RT @Infoway: 57% of Canadians that own a wearable or smart device use it to self-track their health and wellness: Study via @jmirpub https:…

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66% of Canadians self-track one or more aspects of their health - 40% do it digitally using apps or smart technolog… https://t.co/06YnpMjOno

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RT @Infoway: 66% of Canadians self-track one or more aspects of their health - 40% do it digitally using apps or smart technology: study vi…

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RT @Infoway: 66% of Canadians self-track one or more aspects of their health - 40% do it digitally using apps or smart technology: study vi…

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RT @Infoway: 66% of Canadians self-track one or more aspects of their health - 40% do it digitally using apps or smart technology: study vi…

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RT @Infoway: 66% of Canadians self-track one or more aspects of their health - 40% do it digitally using apps or smart technology: study vi…

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RT @Infoway: 66% of Canadians self-track one or more aspects of their health - 40% do it digitally using apps or smart technology: study vi…

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We believe it's important to track yourself! you are the CEO of your health data! #healthtech #TuesdayThoughtshttps://t.co/nLbssuiJjz

12:05 PM · May 24, 2018

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Use Health Storylines and begin tracking your #health today! https://t.co/7gSzmhAQy9 RT @Infoway: 66% of Canadians… https://t.co/DIh1q6nb09

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