Barriers to and facilitators of physical activity among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: This study aims to systematically review the evidence on barriers to and facilitators of physical activity (PA) engagement among community-dwelling older adults. Systematic review. Electronic databases MEDLINE, Embase, APA PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, CINAHL Plus, AgeLine and Scopus were searched from their inception to 14 April 2024. Eligible studies were qualitative, quantitative or mixed-methods studies, published in English and investigating barriers to and/or facilitators of PA among independently living adults aged ≥65 years. Content analysis was performed using a narrative synthesis adapted from the socioecological model of health behaviour by three independent assessors. Barriers and facilitators were categorised into intrapersonal, interpersonal and environmental factors. Of 27 779 scre

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12382567 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature