Perspectives of health professionals on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in hospitalised adults: A systematic review and thematic synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore health professionals' perspectives on physical activity and sedentary behaviour of hospitalised adults to understand factors that contribute to these behaviours in this environment.

Data sources

Five databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO and CINAHL) were searched in March 2023.

Review methods

Thematic synthesis. Included studies explored perspectives of health professionals on the physical activity and/or sedentary behaviour of hospitalised adults using qualitative methods. Study eligibility was assessed independently by two reviewers and results thematically analysed. Quality was assessed using the McMaster Critical Review Form and confidence in findings assessed using GRADE-CERQual.

Results

Findings from 40 studies explored perspec

SUBMITTER: Alsop T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10426259 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature