Quality of Life and Life Satisfaction in Former Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sport participation has many physical and psychosocial benefits, but there is also an inherent risk of injury, subsequent osteoarthritis and psychological challenges that can negatively impact quality of life (QOL). Considering the multifaceted impacts of sport participation on QOL across the lifespan, there is a need to consolidate and present the evidence on QOL in former sport participants.

Objective

To evaluate QOL and life satisfaction in former sport participants, and determine what factors are associated with QOL and life satisfaction in this population.

Methods

Eight electronic databases were systematically searched in July 2018 to retrieve all articles that evaluated QOL or life satisfaction in former sport participants. Two authors independently s

SUBMITTER: Filbay S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6789047 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature