Content and quality of physical activity ontologies: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ontologies are a formal way to represent knowledge in a particular field and have the potential to transform the field of health promotion and digital interventions. However, few researchers in physical activity (PA) are familiar with ontologies, and the field can be difficult to navigate. This systematic review aims to (1) identify ontologies in the field of PA, (2) assess their content and (3) assess their quality.

Methods

Databases were searched for ontologies on PA. Ontologies were included if they described PA or sedentary behavior, and were available in English language. We coded whether ontologies covered the user profile, activity, or context domain. For the assessment of quality, we used 12 criteria informed by the Open Biological and Biomedical Ontolog

SUBMITTER: Braun M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10009987 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature