A scoping review of simulation modeling in built environment and physical activity research: Current status, gaps, and future directions for improving translation.

ABSTRACT: Existing reviews have suggested that simulation studies of physical activity and environments are an emerging area, but none have explored findings in this area systematically. We used a scoping review framework to assess the use of simulation modeling to inform decision-making about built environment influences on physical activity. A systematic literature search was conducted in multiple databases in January 2018. Sixteen articles met the inclusion criteria. The studies evaluated interventions and features that were related to neighborhood safety (crime or traffic), active transportation, land use design, and walking and biking infrastructure. All of the studies focused on urban areas and most considered heterogeneity of outcomes based on local context. The majority of studies (70%) did

SUBMITTER: Frerichs L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6589124 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature