Status and Trends of Physical Activity Surveillance, Policy, and Research in 164 Countries: Findings From the Global Observatory for Physical Activity—GoPA! 2015 and 2020 Surveys

Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 20(2), P. 112 - 128

Published: Dec. 19, 2022

Physical activity (PA) surveillance, policy, and research efforts need to be periodically appraised gain insight into national global capacities for PA promotion. The aim of this paper was assess the status trends in 164 countries.

Language: Английский

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A scoping review of systems approaches for increasing physical activity in populations

Health Research Policy and Systems, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: Sept. 29, 2022

Abstract Introduction The past decade has increasingly seen systems approaches as a featured theme in public health studies and policy documents. This trend is evident the area of physical activity, which significant global risk factor that addressed WHO’s Global Action Plan on Physical Activity. We undertook comprehensive scoping review to characterize application develop typology objectives, themes methods research papers purported apply thinking this issue. Methods searched electronic databases (PubMed, Web Science, Scopus PsycINFO) for published during period 2010–2021 explicitly applied or investigate and/or address population activity. A framework using systems-based methodological was adapted classify activity according their predominant approach, covering basic descriptive, complex analytical advanced forms practice. selected case from retained depict current “state art”. Results included 155 articles our narrative account. Literature reporting skewed towards frameworks, with most attention devoted conceptual framing predictive modelling. There are few well-described examples interventions have been planned, implemented evaluated perspective. some evidence “retrofitted” system describe programmes were not designed such. Discussion propose classification promotion together an explanation strategies encompassed. stimulate debate amongst policy-makers, practitioners researchers inform further implementation evaluation Conclusion use within field at early stage development, preponderance descriptive dearth more analyses. need see movement sophisticated agenda spanning systems-level interventions.

Language: Английский

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The use of participatory systems mapping as a research method in the context of non-communicable diseases and risk factors: a scoping review

Health Research Policy and Systems, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: July 6, 2023

Abstract Context Participatory systems mapping is increasingly used to gain insight into the complex surrounding non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors. Objectives To identify synthesize studies that participatory in context of diseases. Design Scoping review. Eligibility criteria Peer-reviewed published between 2000 2022. Study selection Studies focused on NCDs and/or related factors, included participants at any stage system’s process, were included. Categories for analysis The main categories were: (1) problem definition goal-setting, (2) participant involvement, (3) structure (4) validation map, (5) evaluation process. Results We identified 57 a variety purposes, including inform or evaluate policies interventions potential leverage points within system. number ranged from 6 590. While policymakers professionals stakeholder groups most often included, some described significant added value marginalized communities. There was general lack formal studies. However, reported benefits mostly individual group learning, whereas limitations concrete actions following exercises. Conclusions Based findings this review, we argue research using would benefit considering three different but intertwined actions: explicitly how power imbalances them may influence results exercise effectively policy translate action, reporting outcomes wherever possible.

Language: Английский

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Navigating the river(s) of systems change: a multi-methods, qualitative evaluation exploring the implementation of a systems approach to physical activity in Gloucestershire, England

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(8), P. e063638 - e063638

Published: Aug. 1, 2022

Systems approaches aim to change the environments in which people live, through cross-sectoral working, by harnessing complexity of problem. This paper sought identify: (1) strategies support implementation We Can Move (WCM), (2) barriers implementation, (3) key contextual factors that influence and (4) impacts associated with WCM.

Language: Английский

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A scoping review of complex systems methods used in population physical activity research: do they align with attributes of a whole system approach?

Health Research Policy and Systems, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: March 2, 2023

Abstract Background Complex systems approaches are increasingly used in health promotion and noncommunicable disease prevention research, policy practice. Questions emerge as to the best ways take a complex approach, specifically with respect population physical activity (PA). Using an Attributes Model is one way understand systems. We aimed examine types of methods current PA research identify what align whole system approach reflected by Model. Methods A scoping review was conducted two databases were searched. Twenty-five articles selected data analysis based upon following: used, aims, if participatory evidence discussion regarding attributes Results There three groups used: mapping, simulation modelling network analysis. System mapping appeared because they largely systems, examined interactions feedback among variables, methods. Most these focused on (as opposed integrated studies). Simulation examining problems identifying interventions. These did not generally focus or use While interventions, nor All discussed some articles. explicitly reported terms findings part conclusion sections. appear be well aligned addressed all way. find this pattern other Conclusions Future using may benefit from applying conjunction seen complementary could when priorities for further investigation (e.g. interventions implement how densely connected relationships systems).

Language: Английский

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Stakeholder perspectives on surveillance of physical activity and monitoring and evaluation of interventions in Saudi Arabia

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: April 12, 2025

Promoting physical activity (PA) has been one of the key strategic priorities in Saudi Arabia. At population level, policies targeting PA can potentially enhance health and well-being. One objectives Quality-of-Life Program within Vision 2030 is to increase public participation sports PA. The present paper describes outcomes a participatory workshop focusing on stakeholder perceptions current state surveillance monitoring evaluation (M&E) programs initiatives. A was organized fostering discussion between 29 attendees from 8 different government entities other organizations representing policymakers, researchers, planners, implementers that focus promoting or evaluating Stakeholder M&E were gathered. list actions generated identified gaps established created, areas opportunities for collaboration identified. highlighted themes related surveillance, M&E, including perceived strengths challenges priority address gaps. Additional important steps include creating national strategy action plan PA, with framework comprises goals, targets, indicators, unified data collection methods, guidance ensuring coordinated wide dissemination. Arabia requires multi-stakeholder, multi-sectoral approach, facilitated by specialized governance leadership committee. Some recommendations establishing structure lead developing mechanisms sharing experiences knowledge. Policymakers need embrace such an agenda advance discussions scope systems

Language: Английский

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From Understanding to Impactful Action: Systems Thinking for Systems Change in Chronic Disease Prevention Research

Systems, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 9(3), P. 61 - 61

Published: Aug. 6, 2021

Within the field of chronic disease prevention, research efforts have moved to better understand, describe, and address complex drivers various health conditions. Change-making is prominent in this paper, systems thinking change are prioritised as core elements prevention research. We report how process developing a theory can assist progress from understanding systems, towards impactful action within those systems. Based on Foster-Fishman Watson’s ABLe framework, Prevention Systems Change Framework (PSCF) was adapted applied an Australian case study healthy equitable eating structured reflective practice. The PSCF comprises four components: building systemic lens holding continual implementation focus, integrating change. Application framework part evaluation enabled detailed critical assessment project goals culminated development specific that project, guide future action. Arguably, if support improved outcomes, it must be more explicitly linked creating

Language: Английский

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Elusive boundaries: using an attribute framework to describe systems for population physical activity promotion

Health Promotion International, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 39(1)

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

Abstract The cost of physical inactivity is alarming, and calls for whole-of-system approaches to population activity promotion (PPAP) are increasing. One innovative approach PPAP use a framework interdependent attributes associated dimensions effective systems chronic disease prevention. Describing system boundaries can be an elusive task, this article reports on using attribute as first step in describing then assessing strengthening provincial British Columbia, Canada. Interviews were conducted with stakeholders gather perspectives regarding the system. Following this, two workshops facilitated document important stories about current link story themes attributes. Results from interviews summarized into key findings set descriptive statements. hundred twenty-one statements provide depth, breadth scope descriptions through lens adapted including four attributes: (i) implementation desired actions, (ii) resources, (iii) leadership (iv) collaborative capacity. was useful tool guide turn rich descriptors PPAP. Immediate implications our research translate variables, assess group model building identify leverage points causal loop diagram strengthen Future application other contexts, settings health prevention topics recommended.

Language: Английский

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Air pollution and the noncommunicable disease prevention agenda: opportunities for public health and environmental science

Environmental Research Letters, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 16(6), P. 065002 - 065002

Published: April 27, 2021

Abstract Air pollution is a major environmental risk factor and contributor to chronic, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). However, most public health approaches NCD prevention focus on behavioural biomedical factors, rather than factors such as air pollution. This article discusses the implications of focus. It then outlines opportunities for those in science work together across three key areas address pollution, NCDs climate change: (a) acknowledging shared drivers, including corporate determinants; (b) taking ‘co-benefits’ approach prevention; (c) expanding research evaluation methods through investing systems thinking intersectoral, cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Language: Английский

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Tensions and Paradoxes of Scaling Up: A Critical Reflection on Physical Activity Promotion

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(21), P. 14284 - 14284

Published: Nov. 1, 2022

Background: Achieving system-level, sustainable ‘scale-up’ of interventions is the epitome successful translation evidence-based approaches in population health. In physical activity promotion, few reach implementation at scale or become embedded within systems for health impact. This despite vast published literature describing efficacy studies small-scale interventions. Research into scale-up (through case-study analysis; evaluations processes trials; and mapping processes, strategies, principles scale-up) has identified barriers facilitators to intervention expansion. Many are implemented by governments but have not been evaluated unpublished evaluation information. Further, public that reveal costs benefits scaled-up implementation. lack economic information introduces an additional element risk decision makers when deciding which should be supported with scarce funding resources. Decision-makers face many other challenges scaling do relate formal research trials scale-up; Methods: To explore these issues, a multidisciplinary two-day workshop involving experts was convened University Newcastle, Australia, Ottawa, Canada (February 2019); Results: this paper we discuss some tensions (challenges conflicts) paradoxes (things contrary expectations) emerged from context current our own experiences field. We frame according epistemology, methodology, time, partnerships; as ‘reach without scale’, ‘planned serendipity’ ‘simple complexity’. reflect on implications paradoxes, providing considerations future practice moving forward; Conclusions: paper, delve deeper stakeholders’ assumptions, expectations up, challenge what ways stakeholders, all contribute desired undesired outcomes. Through lens ‘tensions’ ‘paradoxes’, make original contribution might influence perspectives scaling-up, provide understanding dynamic research-practice partnerships.

Language: Английский

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