ReviewInternational journal of environmental research and public health2017
From Delivery to Adoption of Physical Activity Guidelines: Realist Synthesis.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Comparing and assessing physical activity guidelines for children and adolescents: a systematic literature review and analysis.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2020Pooled it
- Breaking up classroom sitting time with cognitively engaging physical activity: Behavioural and brain responses.PloS one · 2021Trial
- Development of the Physical Activity Research Opportunities (PARO) framework.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2025Article
- Collaborative Development of an Instrument to Monitor Physical Activity Promotion Based on Policy-Makers' Needs - the TARGET:PA Tool.International journal of health policy and management · 2025Article
- A structural model of university faculty perceived physical literacy: evidence-based quality physical education.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
- Is Engagement in Physical Activity Related to Its Perceived Mental Health Benefits Among People With Depression and Anxiety? A Population-Scale Survey Study.American journal of lifestyle medicine · 2025Article
- Developing a policy brief on physical activity promotion for children and adolescents.Frontiers in public health · 2023Review
- Community networks of sport and physical activity promotion: an analysis of structural properties and conditions of cooperation.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Social, economic, political, and geographical context that counts: meta-review of implementation determinants for policies promoting healthy diet and physical activity.BMC public health · 2022Review
- Meta-review of implementation determinants for policies promoting healthy diet and physically active lifestyle: application of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research.Implementation science : IS · 2022Review
- Situation of physical activity in the prevention of non-communicable diseases in Bhutan: challenges and the way forward.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2022Article
- Co-producing an action-oriented framework for community-based Physical Activity Promotion in Germany.Health promotion international · 2021Article
- Stakeholder perspectives on adapting and disseminating Ghana's physical activity guidelines: a qualitative study.BMC public health · 2021Article
- How to disseminate national recommendations for physical activity: a qualitative analysis of critical change agents in Germany.Health research policy and systems · 2021Article
- Rapid Realist Review of School-Based Physical Activity Interventions in 7- to 11-Year-Old Children.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- Maximising the impact of global and national physical activity guidelines: the critical role of communication strategies.British journal of sports medicine · 2020Review
- Identifying the facilitators, constraints and barriers of community indoor walking programmes: protocol for a realist synthesis.BMJ open · 2020Article
- Physical Literacy - A Journey of Individual Enrichment: An Ecological Dynamics Rationale for Enhancing Performance and Physical Activity in All.Frontiers in psychology · 2020Review
- Energy Balance and Active Lifestyle: Potential Mediators of Health and Quality of Life Perception in Aging.Nutrients · 2019Article
- Associations of Class-Time Sitting, Stepping and Sit-to-Stand Transitions with Cognitive Functions and Brain Activity in Children.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundEvidence-based guidelines published by health authorities for the promotion of health-enhancing physical activity (PA), continue to be implemented unsuccessfully and demonstrate a gap between evidence and policies. This review synthesizes evidence on factors influencing delivery, adoption and implementation of PA promotion guidelines within different policy sectors (e.g., health, transport, urban planning, sport, education).
methodsPublished literature was initially searched using PubMed, EBSCO, Google Scholar and continued through an iterative snowball technique. The literature review spanned the period 2002-2017. The realist synthesis approach was adopted to review the content of 39 included studies. An initial programme theory with a four-step chain from evidence emersion to implementation of guidelines was tested.
resultsThe synthesis furthers our understanding of the link between PA guidelines delivery and the actions of professionals responsible for implementation within health services, school departments and municipalities. The main mechanisms identified for guidance implementation were scientific legitimation, enforcement, feasibility, familiarity with concepts and PA habits. Threats emerged to the successful implementation of PA guidelines at national/local jurisdictional levels.
conclusionsThe way PA guidelines are developed may influence their adoption by policy-makers and professionals. Useful lessons emerged that may inform synergies between policymaking and professional practices, promoting win-win multisectoral strategies.
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