Due to inequalities, not all populations have access to this technology. The solution to this problem was offered in the form of a loan service. Pedometers could be loaned to the patient for a set period of time to encourage regular physical activity. Once this routine has been established and the patient has experienced positive health outcomes, they will naturally evolve into a sense of empowerment, this with an optimistic prediction, could transform unhealthy habits into healthier ones (Patel, Kolt, Schofield, & Keogh,