Scoping review to assess the reach, effectiveness, and impact of government-funded, population-based physical activity initiatives in Australian adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In Australia, physical activity initiatives are often implemented by state and federal governments to enhance population-wide physical activity levels. Given the complexity and variability of government-funded physical activity programs, a scoping review is needed to synthesise the existing evidence and identify gaps in current initiatives. The aim of this review is to explore the reach, effectiveness, and impact of government-funded, population-based physical activity initiatives targeting Australian adults.

Methods

This scoping review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, MEDLINE, and ProQuest Public Health were searched for articles published between January 2000 and April 2024.

SUBMITTER: Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage CHB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12550771 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature