Sedentary Behavior Research Network (SBRN) - Terminology Consensus Project process and outcome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prominence of sedentary behavior research in health science has grown rapidly. With this growth there is increasing urgency for clear, common and accepted terminology and definitions. Such standardization is difficult to achieve, especially across multi-disciplinary researchers, practitioners, and industries. The Sedentary Behavior Research Network (SBRN) undertook a Terminology Consensus Project to address this need.

Method

First, a literature review was completed to identify key terms in sedentary behavior research. These key terms were then reviewed and modified by a Steering Committee formed by SBRN. Next, SBRN members were invited to contribute to this project and interested participants reviewed and provided feedback on the proposed list of terms and dra

SUBMITTER: Tremblay MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5466781 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature