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Published on in Vol 25 (2023)

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Use of Consumer Wearables in Health Research: Issues and Considerations

Use of Consumer Wearables in Health Research: Issues and Considerations

Use of Consumer Wearables in Health Research: Issues and Considerations

Authors of this article:

Rosie Dobson1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Melanie Stowell1 Author Orcid Image ;   Jim Warren3 Author Orcid Image ;   Taria Tane1 Author Orcid Image ;   Lin Ni1 Author Orcid Image ;   Yulong Gu4 Author Orcid Image ;   Judith McCool1 Author Orcid Image ;   Robyn Whittaker1, 2 Author Orcid Image
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