SynthesisEuropean journal of public health2022
The Physical Activity Environment Policy Index for monitoring government policies and actions to improve physical activity.
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21 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The impact of public policy on socioeconomic equity in physical activity: a systematic review.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2026Pooled it
- DE-PASS best evidence statement (BESt): determinants of adolescents' device-based physical activity and sedentary behaviour in settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC public health · 2024Pooled it
- Research- vs. government-driven physical activity policy monitoring: a systematic review across different levels of government.Health research policy and systems · 2023Pooled it
- Evaluation of the Government indicator methodology in the Global Matrix on physical activity for children and adolescents.Journal of exercise science and fitness · 2026Article
- Studies Analyzing South American Public Policy Documents on Physical Activity: A Scoping Review.Epidemiologia (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Co-designing policy, practice, and research directions for whole-school physical activity: towards sustainable culture change.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2026Article
- Policy monitoring indexes targeting non-communicable diseases: protocol for a scoping review.BMJ open · 2026Article
- Toward preventive interventions in developmental coordination disorder: in need of early behavioral markers?Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996) · 2026Review
- Contextual factors in the surveillance of non-communicable diseases (NCD) in Germany: political, social and environmental indicators.Journal of health monitoring · 2026Article
- External Stakeholder Engagement With State Government Physical Activity Strategies: A Qualitative Exploration.Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2026Article
- Health and health equity in policymaking across sectors: Identifying opportunities and challenges in implementing Health in All Policies.Scandinavian journal of public health · 2025Article
- The implementation of physical activity policies in the Netherlands: a study applying the Physical Activity Environment Policy Index (PA-EPI).Health research policy and systems · 2025Article
- Physical activity policies in the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries: a qualitative study with document analysis.BMJ global health · 2025Article
- 'It's about collaboration': a whole-systems approach to understanding and promoting movement in Suffolk.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2025Article
- Taking a partnership approach to embed physical activity in local policy and practice: a Bradford District case study.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
- What Policies Do Local Governments Use to Promote Physical Activity? A Comparative Analysis of Municipalities From 4 EU Countries and Japan.International journal of health policy and management · 2025Article
- Supporting health and wellbeing in health care employees: a documentary review of organizational policies, strategies and frameworks.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2024Article
- Assessing the implementation of physical activity-promoting public policies in the Republic of Ireland: a study using the Physical Activity Environment Policy Index (PA-EPI).Health research policy and systems · 2023Article
- A critical analysis of walking policy in Ireland and its contribution to both national and international development goals.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundA multifaceted response, including government action, is essential to improve population levels of physical activity (PA). This article describes the development process of the 'Physical Activity Environment Policy Index' (PA-EPI) monitoring framework, a tool to assess government policies and actions for creating a healthy PA environment.
methodsAn iterative process was undertaken. This involved a review of policy documents from authoritative organizations, a PA policy audit of four European countries, and a systematic review of scientific literature. This was followed by an online consultation with academic experts (N = 101; 20 countries, 72% response rate), and policymakers (N = 40, 4 EU countries). During this process, consensus workshops were conducted, where quantitative and qualitative data, alongside theoretical and pragmatic considerations, were used to inform PA-EPI development.
resultsThe PA-EPI is conceptualized as a two-component 'policy' and 'infrastructure support' framework. The two-components comprise eight policy and seven infrastructure support domains. The policy domains are education, transport, urban design, healthcare, public education (including mass media), sport-for-all, workplaces and community. The infrastructure support domains are leadership, governance, monitoring and intelligence, funding and resources, platforms for interaction, workforce development and health-in-all-policies. Forty-five 'good practice statements' or indicators of ideal good practice within each domain conclude the PA-EPI. A potential eight-step process for conducting the PA-EPI is described.
conclusionsOnce pre-tested and piloted in several countries of various sizes and income levels, the PA-EPI good practice statements will evolve into benchmarks established by governments at the forefront of creating and implementing policies to address inactivity.
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