Feasibility and Effects of Activity Trackers Among Alcohol Users Receiving In-patient Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder

Physical activity tracker adherence

Days (percentage) in which activity tracker was used (day-time and night-time use)

Time frame: Treatment duration (4 weeks)

Physical activity tracker perceived utility

Perceived utility with the physical activity tracker will be assessed using ad-hoc questions about the utility of the activity tracker to increase levels of physical activity, improve sleep quality, and reduce/abandon tobacco.

Time frame: End-of-treatment (4 weeks)

Physical activity levels

Physical activity (PA) is operationalized as steps per day, plants climbed per day, distance covered per day (kilometers), light physical activity (minutes per day), moderate physical activity (minutes per week), vigorous physical activity (minutes per week), and sedentary time (hours per day). These outcomes will be measured using an adapted version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and Fitbit Versa 3®.

Time frame: In-treatment (4 weeks), from enrollment to end-of treatment (4 weeks)

Depression symptoms

Depression symptoms will be measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). This questionnaire ranges from 0 to 14. A higher punctuation means higher depression symptom levels.

Time frame: From enrollment to the end-of-treatment (4 weeks)

Anxiety symptoms

Anxiety symptoms will be measured using Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). This questionnaire ranges from 0 to 21. Higher punctuation means higher anxiety levels symptoms.

Time frame: From enrollment to the end-of-treatment (4 weeks)

Difficulties in emotion regulation

Emotion dysregulation is measured using the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS). Emotional dysregulation of negative emotions is measured with the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS). This scale ranges from 28 to 140 points. A higher score means more difficulties in emotion regulation.