Internet Search Results for Older Adult Physical Activity Guidelines: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults seek health-related information through casual internet searches. Yet, researchers focus on peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations as primary dissemination strategies. Representatives of mass media are alerted (passive diffusion) of new studies or recommendations, but the veracity of the information shared is not often analyzed, and when it is, the analysis is often not comprehensive. However, most older adults do not have access to peer-reviewed journal articles or paid subscription services for more reputable media outlets.

Objective

We aimed to determine what information was readily available (ie, open access) to older adults who may casually search the internet for physical activity recommendations.

Methods

We performed a 6-par

SUBMITTER: Harden SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8796040 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature