scholarly journals Physical activity guidelines and promotion: An online survey of United Kingdom’s prosthetic rehabilitation healthcare professionals

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 192-201
Author(s):  
Sarah Deans ◽  
Alison Kirk ◽  
Anthony McGarry ◽  
David Rowe
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Prosthetic Rehabilitation ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Activity Promotion

Background: Healthcare professionals play a key role in supporting physical activity participation for people with lower limb absence. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to survey healthcare professionals’ views of people with lower limb absence in the United Kingdom, explore their awareness and knowledge of physical activity recommendations and investigate their current and desirable practice towards physical activity promotion. Study design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Potential participants were identified from open-access health-related databases, educational institution databases, and the authors’ professional networks. An online 40-item questionnaire was distributed electronically and by post. Survey items were multiple choice, Likert-type scale or open-ended questions to explore the characteristics of healthcare professionals, awareness/knowledge of physical activity guidelines, current and desired practice and views on physical activity promotion. Results: In total, 106 people responded. Physiotherapists had greater awareness/knowledge of physical activity guidelines compared to prosthetists/orthotists and other respondents. Awareness/knowledge of guidelines decreased as age, experience and time since qualification increased. The most common source of knowledge was self-directed learning. Conclusion: Continuing and improving education on the content of physical activity guidelines may be helpful for healthcare professionals in promoting physical activity to those with lower limb absence. Clinical relevance This research aims to inform prosthetic rehabilitation professionals and academics about an under-researched area within physical activity for health. This knowledge could help develop interventions with the aim of improving physical activity promotion and participation, and ultimately the health and well-being of people with limb absence.

Design Intervention Assessment of Urban Public Park for Physical Activity Promotion in Bangkok, Thailand

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-4
Author(s):  
Sigit Arifwidodo ◽  
Orana Chandrasiri
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Urban Landscape ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Public Park ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Design Intervention

Public Park is considered one of the essential settings for physical activity, especially in urban areas. Parks support physical activity through their accessibility, their provision to facilitate active pursuits; their capacity to provide opportunities to a wide range of users; and their semi-permanent nature. The paper explores the design intervention assessment of Benchakitti Park, which serves as the pilot project for active park and showcase during the past ISPAH 2016 conference. The objective of the paper is to understand the health and well-being benefits of an urban park in increasing PA levels of urban population and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. Keywords: Public park; physical activity; urban landscape design; public health; SOPARC

scholarly journals Enhancing intrinsic motivation for physical activity among adolescents with cystic fibrosis: a qualitative study of the views of healthcare professionals

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. e028996
Author(s):  
Sarah Denford ◽  
Kelly A Mackintosh ◽  
Melitta A McNarry ◽  
Alan R Barker ◽  
Craig Anthony Williams
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Multidisciplinary Teams ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Views Of Healthcare Professionals

ObjectiveTo explore the views of healthcare professionals from cystic fibrosis (CF) multidisciplinary teams (MDT) on physical activity for adolescents with CF, the specific strategies used for physical activity promotion and associated challenges.DesignIn this exploratory study, in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 healthcare professionals from CF MDTs to explore their views surrounding physical activity promotion for adolescents with CF.ParticipantsEleven physiotherapists (nine female), two consultants (both male) and two dieticians (both female) provided written informed consent and participated in the study.SettingCF clinics in the UK.ResultsWhile healthcare professionals highlighted the importance of physical activity in the management of CF, they noted that very few patients were motivated solely by (CF or general) health reasons. Healthcare professionals discussed the need for physical activity to be an enjoyable and routine part of their life, undertaken with significant others, outside the clinic whenever possible. Adopted approaches for physical activity promotion focused on providing individualised recommendations that suit the patients’ individual needs and goals and enhance intrinsic motivation for physical activity.ConclusionOur research offers valuable information for those seeking to develop interventions to promote physical activity among adolescents with CF. Specifically, intervention developers should focus on developing individualised interventions that focus on enhancing intrinsic motivation and support the integration of physical activity into everyday life.

scholarly journals Improving Physical Activity mHealth Interventions: Development of a Computational Model of Self-Efficacy Theory to Define Adaptive Goals for Exercise Promotion

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dario Baretta ◽  
Fabio Sartori ◽  
Andrea Greco ◽  
Marco D’Addario ◽  
Riccardo Melen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Computational Model ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Activity Promotion

The practice of regular physical exercise is a protective factor against noncommunicable diseases and premature mortality. In spite of that, large part of the population does not meet physical activity guidelines and many individuals live a sedentary life. Recent technological progresses and the widespread adoption of mobile technology, such as smartphone and wearables, have opened the way to the development of digital behaviour change interventions targeting physical activity promotion. Such interventions would greatly benefit from the inclusion of computational models framed on behaviour change theories and model-based reasoning. However, research on these topics is still at its infancy. The current paper presents a smartphone application and wearable device system called Muoviti! that targets physical activity promotion among adults not meeting the recommended physical activity guidelines. Specifically, we propose a computational model of behaviour change, grounded on the social cognitive theory of self-efficacy. The purpose of the computational model is to dynamically integrate information referring to individuals’ self-efficacy beliefs and physical activity behaviour in order to define exercising goals that adapt to individuals’ changes over time. The paper presents (i) the theoretical constructs that informed the development of the computational model, (ii) an overview of Muoviti! describing the system dynamics, the graphical user interface, the adopted measures and the intervention design, and (iii) the computational model based on Dynamic Decision Network. We conclude by presenting early results from an experimental study.

Promoting physical activity

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Chalkley ◽  
Lauren Sherar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Role Modelling ◽  
School Based ◽  
Marginalized Groups ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
The Social ◽  
Health And Well Being

Physical activity is beneficial to children’s health and well-being. Evidence suggests that physical activity declines with age from childhood through adolescence and into adulthood, with boys being more active than girls at all ages. Physical activity participation in childhood is affected by the social support and role modelling provided by family, peers, friends, and teachers. Marginalized groups are disadvantaged in terms of access to opportunities to be physically active. From a population perspective, the greatest gains in public health will be achieved by helping those who are most inactive to become moderately active. Physical activity promotion efforts for children have predominantly focused on school-based programmes, but multisectoral approaches are needed with transformative and enlightened public policy regarding many facets of children’s lives such as school curricula, active travel, safe play areas, and enhanced sports opportunities for all.

Older Adults’ Needs and Preferences for Open Space and Physical Activity in and Near Parks: A Systematic Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 682-696 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lene Levy-Storms ◽  
Lin Chen ◽  
Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Span ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Over Time

Major gaps exist in the literature regarding the link between open space and physical activity promotion for older adults. This study conducted a systematic review on older adults, open space, and physical activity to identify their needs and preferences in and near parks. We identified 48 peer-reviewed journal articles. All articles focused on older adults but not necessarily exclusively. Most studies were descriptive and correlational. Findings suggest that older adults have specific open space and physical activity needs in and near parks that partly overlap with younger people. Framed by the biopsychosocial framework, open space and physical activity in and near parks can benefit older adults’ physical health and psychologically well-being to stay socially engaged. Framed within the person–environment and life span perspectives, open space and physical activity in and near parks can facilitate an optimum fit between older adults and their environment as they continue to develop over time.

scholarly journals Nine types of recommendations, guidelines and policies: an exploratory test of a proposed typology of physical activity promotion documents

2019 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Gelius ◽  
Sven Messing ◽  
Karim Abu-Omar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Policy Instruments ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Evidence Type ◽  
Entire Matrix ◽  
Point Of Departure ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract Background The field of physical activity abounds with recommendations, guidelines, action plans and other documents published by experts, organizations and institutions at the national and international level. However, working with these documents is difficult since similar names (e.g. “recommendations”) may be used to label substantially different contents, while identical topics may hide behind different monikers (e.g. “guidelines” and “strategy”). Methods We built on an existing framework conceptualizing categories of physical activity evidence and on the Doern continuum for policy instruments to develop a nine-field matrix that classifies physical activity-related publications based on their evidence type and degree of coercion. We used a selection of eleven physical activity documents to perform an exploratory test of the functions and utility of the typology. Results Placing central physical activity documents into the typology shows that recommendations, guidelines, and policies are found across the entire matrix, regardless of their denomination. It also suggests that some documents transcend boundaries between types by falling into more than one category, and that some categories may be underrepresented in current physical activity promotion. Conclusions A typology to classify physical activity guidelines, recommendations, and policies can help us acquire a better overview of the landscape of existing physical activity documents than simple distinctions based on document names. It may guide both current initiatives and future development work in the field. It could also serve as a point of departure for future research, as conducting systematic overviews of the literature based on this typology may help reveal important gaps in current physical activity promotion.

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