Understanding Adult's Experiences and Perceptions of How to Maintain Physical Activity: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many adults do not meet physical activity recommendations for optimal health, and this is often because people find it difficult to maintain physical activity in the long term. This study focuses on identifying and synthesising factors that may influence the maintenance of physical activity in adults with and without known health conditions.

Method

A systematic review and qualitative synthesis using thematic analysis was conducted. Four databases (MEDLINE, SPORT Discus, APA, and Web of Science) were systematically searched for studies published from inception to February 2023 that included qualitative data about people's experiences of maintaining physical activity.

Results

A total of 9337 abstracts were screened and 68 studies from 14 countries were includ

SUBMITTER: Madigan CD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12672732 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature