The application of design thinking in physical activity research: a protocol for a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the many health benefits, global levels of physical activity remain insufficient. Traditional approaches to promoting physical activity have shown limited success, indicating the need for innovative strategies. Human-centred design thinking (HCDT) is a creative problem-solving and solution generation approach that offers a novel method for developing tailored interventions by engaging communities and understanding their specific contexts. However, it is unclear to what extent HCDT is being applied in physical activity research. The purpose of this protocol is to specify how a scoping review will be conducted to identify, explore, and map the application of HCDT in physical activity research.

Methods

The scoping review protocol will follow Arksey and O'Mall

SUBMITTER: Rivera E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551223 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature