A systematic review and meta-analysis of the long-term effects of physical activity interventions on objectively measured outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although physical activity interventions are frequently reported to be effective, long-term changes are needed to generate meaningful health benefits. There are criticisms that evaluations of physical activity interventions mostly report short-term outcomes and that these are often self-reported rather than measured objectively. This study therefore aimed to assess the long-term (at least 24 month) effectiveness of behavioural interventions on objectively measured physical activity.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review with a meta-analysis of effects on objectively measured physical activity. We searched: Cochrane CENTRAL, EMBASE, PsychInfo, CINAHL and Pubmed up to 10th January 2022. Studies were included if they were in English and included a physical interve

SUBMITTER: Gasana J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10474717 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature