Observational studyPublic health2019
Innovative playgrounds: use, physical activity, and implications for health.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Determining Factors in the Use of Urban Parks That Influence the Practice of Physical Activity in Children: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Environments "develop": Infant motor development can inform the study of physical space.New ideas in psychology · 2025Article
- Designing stepping-stones landscapes: a 2D perspective does not lead to more standardization than an in-situ perspective.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- Greenspaces and Health: Scoping Review of studies in Europe.Public health reviews · 2024Article
- Playground Location and Patterns of Use.Journal of urban health : bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine · 2023Article
- Playground Design: Contribution to Duration of Stay and Implications for Physical Activity.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Playground Design and Physical Activity.American journal of preventive medicine · 2023Article
- A direct observation tool to measure interactions between shade, nature, and children's physical activity: SOPLAY-SN.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe aim of the study is to assess the use and levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) occurring in innovative playgrounds in London vs. traditional playgrounds in the US in neighborhoods with a similar population density. STUDY
designThis is a cross-sectional observational study.
methodsWe selected a sample of London playgrounds based on their innovative design. One group of eight playgrounds was matched to the US playgrounds by size and population density; a second group of very large London playgrounds was matched only by population density. Playground use and person-hours of MVPA were measured using direct observation at similar times of the day and days of the week in all locations.
resultsThe number of playground visit hours was 58% higher in London than in the US (394 vs 249). The matched London playgrounds had 37.8% more children and 129% more adults who were, respectively, engaging in 90% and 116% more MVPA. While the London playgrounds were nearly 8.5 times larger than the US ones, they attracted a total of 5.8 times more visitors (1399 vs 243, P < .0001), and this included 10 times as many adults (679 vs. 66, P < .0001) and 7.5 times more seniors (23 vs. 3). The London playgrounds included more amenities targeting adults.
conclusionsThe design of an innovative playground was associated with the amount of MVPA in similar-sized playgrounds, but the size of the playground was more strongly associated with the number of visitors. It is as important to design playgrounds for adults as it is for children to increase visit hours.
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