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Relationship between the physical environment and physical activity in older adults

a systematic review

Cauwenberg, J. van, Bourdeaudhuij, I. de, Meester, F. De, Dyck, D. van, Salmon, J., Clarys, P., & Deforche, B. (2011). Relationship between the physical environment and physical activity in older adults: a systematic review.

Previous reviews on children, adolescents and adults have reported consistent relationships between several physical environmental characteristics and physical activity (PA). This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the literature concerning the relationship between the physical environment and PA in older adults. A systematic literature search resulted in the inclusion of 31 articles. Results were inconsistent but most of the studied environmental characteristics were reported not to be related to PA. More studies in different contexts utilizing longitudinal designs, standardized, reliable and validated PA and environmental measurements and investigating possible moderating effects are definitely warranted.

Uitgever(s): Elsevier Ltd,

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Jelle van Cauwenberg
Ilse de Bourdeaudhuij
Femke De Meester
Delfien van Dyck
Jo Salmon
Peter Clarys
Benedicte Deforche

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