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ArticleBMC geriatrics2018

Development of a physical literacy model for older adults - a consensus process by the collaborative working group on physical literacy for older Canadians.

Gareth R Jones, Liza Stathokostas, Bradley W Young, Andrew V Wister, Shirley Chau, Patricia Clark, Mary Duggan, Drew Mitchell, Peter Nordland

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Article in BMC geriatrics, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 24 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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24citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
8.6field-weighted citation impact, top 2% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

24 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 72 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Pooled it
  2. Physical literacy in older adults: An evolutionary concept analysis.International journal of nursing sciences · 2026
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  9. Physical literacy, health and interactive aging: a position paper.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2024
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  11. Development, explanation, and presentation of the Physical Literacy Interventions Reporting Template (PLIRT).The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2023
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  15. Psychometric Validation of Senior Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022
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  18. Considerations in Planning Physical Activity for Older Adults in Hot Climates: A Narrative Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 8 institutions in 1 country.

Gareth R JonesSchool of Health and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Development, University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada. gareth.jones@ubc.ca.
Liza StathokostasSchool of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 3K7, Canada.
Bradley W YoungSchool of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5, Canada.
Andrew V WisterGerontology Department, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5K3, Canada.
Shirley ChauSchool of Social Work, Faculty of Health & Social Development, University of British ColumbiaOkanagan Campus, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada.
Patricia ClarkActive Aging Canada, Shelburne, ON, L9V 398, Canada.
Mary DugganCanadian Society for Exercise Physiology, Ottawa, ON, K1R 6Y6, Canada.
Drew MitchellPhysical Literacy, Sport for Life, Port Moody, BC, V3H 4W6, Canada.
Peter NordlandCanadian Senior Games Association, Edmonton, AB, T6H 4J8, Canada.
Active Aging Canada · CACanadian Society for Exercise Physiology · CAFriends For Life · CAOkanagan University College · CASimon Fraser University · CAUniversity of British Columbia · CAUniversity of Ottawa · CAWestern University · CA

Funding

Canadian Institutes for Health Research 345252
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundArguably the uptake and usability of the physical activity (PA) guidelines for older adults has not been effective with only 12% of this population meeting the minimum guidelines to maintain health. Health promoters must consider innovative ways to increase PA adoption and long-term sustainability. Physical literacy (PL) is emerging as a promising strategy to increase lifelong PA participation in younger age-groups, yet there is relatively little evidence of PL being used to support older adults in achieving the PA guidelines.

methodsAn iterative and mixed-methods consensus development process was utilized over a series of six informed processes and meetings to develop a model of physical literacy for adults aged 65 years and older.

resultsA multi-disciplinary collaborative working group (n = 9) from diverse practice settings across Canada, and representative and reflective of the full range of key elements of PL, was assembled. Three consensus meetings and two Delphi surveys, using an international cohort of 65 expert researchers, practitioners, non-government organizations and older adults, was conducted. 45% responded on the first round and consensus was achieved; however, we elected to run a second survey to support our results. With 79% response rate, there was consensus to support the new PL model for older adults.

conclusionOlder adults are a unique group who have yet to be exposed to PL as a means to promote long-term PA participation. This new PL model uses an ecological approach to integrate PL into the lifestyles of most older adults. Understanding the interactions between components and elements that facilitate PL will ultimately provide a new and effective tool to target PA promotion and adherence for all older Canadians.

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AgingExerciseHealth BehaviorHealth LiteracyHealth PromotionHealthy LifestyleAgedCanadaConsensusConsensus Statements as TopicDelphi TechniqueFemaleHumansSocial ParticipationAgingDelphi surveyMixed-methodsPhysical activityPhysical literacy

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PMID29338694
PMCPMC5769546
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