To, Timothy H.M; Currow, David C; Swetenham, et al
Objective measurement of physical activity in palliative care patients is challenging. In this article, the authors highlight their experiences of activity monitoring in palliative care patients as part of a telehealth trial. They highlight the strengths and limitations of activity monitoring in this patient group and potential applications. They conclude that although the advent of consumer technology for activity measurement makes their use seem attractive in palliative clinical settings, there are a number of issues that must be considered, in particular the reason for the activity monitoring and associated limitations in the technology.