The key values and factors identified by older adults to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour using co-production approaches: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inactivity and sedentary behaviour in older adults adversely impacts physical function, reduces social networks, and could contribute to population healthcare costs. To encourage and support the planning and uptake of physical activity by older adults, it is important to understand what physical activity means to older adults. Therefore, the aim of this scoping review was to collate what older adults have self-identified as the key factors for sustaining and increasing their physical activities.

Methods

Arksey and O'Malley's Scoping Review framework was used to guide the review process. SCOPUS, ASSIA, PsychINFO and MEDLINE databases were searched. Studies were eligible for inclusion if they were peer-reviewed, the target population were older adults (aged 55 and a

SUBMITTER: Ioannou E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10276377 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature