ReviewHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2023
The Quiet Epidemic: An Overview of Emerging Qualitative Research Trends on Sedentary Behavior in Aging Populations.
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- Interventions to reduce sedentary behaviour in community-dwelling older adults: a mixed-method review.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2025Pooled it
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- Beyond "Move More": Combined Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Assessment in Individuals with MASLD from Southern Italy.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- From sedentary volume to sedentary content in older inpatients with type 2 diabetes: a multicenter study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Co-producing an intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour in community-dwelling older adults aged ≥ 75 informed by behaviour change theory.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
- Physical Activity Patterns and Lifestyle Habits Among Primary Healthcare Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Development of an eHealth Intervention Including Self-Management for Reducing Sedentary Time in the Transition to Retirement: Participatory Design Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- High-level personal trainer perspective for industry practice and development in Serbia: a qualitative descriptive study.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
- Effect on consumers' sustainable purchase intention of dietary supplement purine labeling.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Determinants of sedentary behavior in community-dwelling older adults with type 2 diabetes based on the behavioral change wheel: a path analysis.BMC geriatrics · 2024Article
- Age Unplugged: A Brief Narrative Review on the Intersection of Digital Tools, Sedentary and Physical Activity Behaviors in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Assessment of the Saudi Population's Knowledge and Awareness Toward a Sedentary Lifestyle Risk Factors in the Post-COVID-19 Era.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2024Article
- Sensory Integration: A Novel Approach for Healthy Ageing and Dementia Management.Brain sciences · 2024Review
- Crossing the digital frontier: are older adults ready for virtual reality workouts?Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
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Abstract
Sedentary behavior poses a significant health risk to older adults. The purpose of this scoping review is to summarize key findings from qualitative research (since 2012), with a focus on explaining prevailing research trends and patterns within the field. This review included 25 studies that met the strict inclusion criteria. Five key research themes have emerged: (1) defining and shaping perspectives of sedentary behavior, (2) understanding the dynamics of daily routines and contexts, (3) raising awareness of older adults' perceived advantages and disadvantages of sedentary behavior, (4) identifying its determinants and discouraging factors, and (5) exploring interventions to promote active behaviors and reduce sedentary behavior. These themes highlight the multifaceted nature of SB and underscore the importance of tailoring interventions to address individual, social, and environmental issues. A comprehensive understanding of SB is critical to developing effective strategies to promote active lifestyles and reduce SB in older adults. Further qualitative research is needed to deepen our understanding and develop targeted interventions and strategies.
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