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ArticleBritish journal of sports medicine2017

The relationships between golf and health: a scoping review.

A D Murray, L Daines, D Archibald, R A Hawkes, C Schiphorst, P Kelly, L Grant, N Mutrie

Registry-linked trialOpen access · bronzeAbstract readScoping Review
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Article in British journal of sports medicine, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04004598 (Golf Intervention for Veterans Exercise Study), which is not on this map. Cited by 69 papers, 7 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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69citing papers in PubMed, 7 pooled it
4.2field-weighted citation impact, top 6% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT04004598 nacompletednot on this map

Golf Intervention for Veterans Exercise Study

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of Southern CaliforniaRan2015 to 2018Enrolled12ConditionsExercise TrainingArmsgolf training
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

69 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 163 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

A D MurrayPhysical Activity for Health Research Centre, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
L DainesUsher Institute of Population Health Sciences and Informatics, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
D ArchibaldScottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and Policy, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
R A HawkesEuropean Tour Performance Institute, Virginia Water, UK.
C SchiphorstPhysical Activity for Health Research Centre, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
P KellyPhysical Activity for Health Research Centre, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
L GrantUsher Institute of Population Health Sciences and Informatics, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
N MutriePhysical Activity for Health Research Centre, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
University of Edinburgh · GBUniversity College London · GB

Funding

Medical Research Council MR/K023209/1
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo assess the relationships between golf and health.

designScoping review. DATA SOURCES: Published and unpublished reports of any age or language, identified by searching electronic databases, platforms, reference lists, websites and from consulting experts. REVIEW

methodsA 3-step search strategy identified relevant published primary and secondary studies as well as grey literature. Identified studies were screened for final inclusion. Data were extracted using a standardised tool, to form (1) a descriptive analysis and (2) a thematic summary. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: 4944 records were identified with an initial search. 301 studies met criteria for the scoping review. Golf can provide moderate intensity physical activity and is associated with physical health benefits that include improved cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic profiles, and improved wellness. There is limited evidence related to golf and mental health. The incidence of golfing injury is moderate, with back injuries the most frequent. Accidental head injuries are rare, but can have serious consequences.

conclusionsPractitioners and policymakers can be encouraged to support more people to play golf, due to associated improved physical health and mental well-being, and a potential contribution to increased life expectancy. Injuries and illnesses associated with golf have been identified, and risk reduction strategies are warranted. Further research priorities include systematic reviews to further explore the cause and effect nature of the relationships described. Research characterising golf's contribution to muscular strengthening, balance and falls prevention as well as further assessing the associations and effects between golf and mental health are also indicated.

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Health StatusBack InjuriesCraniocerebral TraumaExerciseGolfHumansMental HealthEvidence based reviewExerciseGolfHealthSport

Identifiers

PMID27697939
PMCPMC5256129
OpenAlexW2528031938

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