SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020
Impact of the Built Environment and the Neighborhood in Promoting the Physical Activity and the Healthy Aging in Older People: An Umbrella Review.
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- Nature-based interventions for older adults: a systematic review of intervention types and methods, health effects and pathways.Age and ageing · 2025Pooled it
- The impact of interventions in the built environment on physical activity levels: a systematic umbrella review.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2022Pooled it
- Methodological approaches for assessing certainty of the evidence in umbrella reviews: A scoping review.PloS one · 2022Pooled it
- Association between Urban Greenspace and Health: A Systematic Review of Literature.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
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- Motivation and behavioral mechanisms of physical activity in community-dwelling elderly populations.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Community physical activity environments and physical activity levels among older adults: a hierarchical analysis of environmental dimensions.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- From spatial intervention to healthy ageing: proposing a Spatial-Social-Ecological framework for active ageing community renewal.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- Promote older adults active travel on neighborhood streets: an observation study in Daokou ancient town in China.BMC geriatrics · 2025Observational
- Effect of Environmental and Intrapersonal Factors on Leisure-Time Physical Activity of Chinese Rural Older People in Zhejiang Province.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Sports atmosphere and psychological resilience in college students: mediating role of growth mindset.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- How walkable are our cities for older adults? Mediation of comfort, convenience, and aesthetics.F1000Research · 2025Article
- The impact of neighborhood environment on physical activity among older adults: chain mediating roles of self-efficacy and outcome expectations.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2025Article
- Body Mass Index and multidimensional health in Chinese older adults: a moderated mediation analysis of urban-rural residence, physical activity, and depression.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
(1) Background: The aim of this study is to establish which specific elements of the built environment can contribute to improving the physical activity of self-sufficient, noninstitutionalized and living in the city adults > 65 years. (2) Methods: An extensive literature search was conducted in several database. Umbrella review methodology was used to include the reviews that presented a sufficient methodological quality. (3) Results: Eleven reviews were included. The elements positively associated with physical activity in older adults were: walkability; residential density/urbanization; street connectivity; land-use mix-destination diversity; overall access to facilities, destinations and services; pedestrian-friendly infrastructures; greenery and aesthetically pleasing scenery; high environmental quality; street lighting; crime-related safety; traffic-related safety. The elements that were negatively associated with physical activity were: poor pedestrian access to shopping centers; poor pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and footpath quality; barriers to walking/cycling; lack of aesthetically pleasing scenery; crime-related unsafety; unattended dogs; inadequate street lighting and upkeep; traffic; littering, vandalism, decay; pollution; noise. (4) Conclusions: Evidence shows that specific elements of the built environment can contribute to promoting older people's physical activity. The city restructuring plans should take into consideration these factors.
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