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ArticleBMC public health2025

Aging towards walkable futures: insights from a multidisciplinary workshop held in Barcelona, Spain.

Enric Vall-Garcia, Laura Delgado-Ortiz, Lisa Alcock, Laura Coll-Planas, José Augusto García-Navarro, Susanne Iwarsson, Josep Maria Jansà, Carl-Philipp Jansen, Sarah Koch, Simon Schwartz and 5 more

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Enric Vall-Garcia *Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain.
Laura Delgado-Ortiz *Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain.
Lisa AlcockTranslational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Laura Coll-PlanasResearch group on Methodology, Methods, Models and Outcomes of Health and Social Sciences (M3O), Faculty of Health Sciences and Welfare. Centre for Health and Social Care Research (CESS), University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC), Vic, Spain.
José Augusto García-NavarroConsorci de Salut i Social de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain.
Susanne IwarssonDepartment of Health Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
Josep Maria JansàAgència de Salut Pública de Barcelona (ASPB), Barcelona, Spain.
Carl-Philipp JansenDepartment of Clinical Gerontology and Rehabilitation, Robert-Bosch Hospital, Stuttgart, Germany.
Sarah KochBarcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain.
Simon SchwartzFederació d'Associacions de Gent Gran de Catalunya (FATEC), Barcelona, Spain.
Merja RantakokkoGerontology Research Center, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Adelaida SarukhanBarcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain.
Willeke van StaalduinenAge-Friendly Environments Academy (AFEdemy), Gouda, The Netherlands.
Lynn RochesterTranslational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Judith Garcia-AymerichBarcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain. judith.garcia@isglobal.org.

Funding

Innovative Medicines Initiative 820820Instituto de Salud Carlos III FI21/00113Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación CEX2018-000806-S
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe aging of the world's population and the increase in sedentary lifestyles are leading to an increase in walking impairments at older ages. Here, we aimed to comprehensively discuss walking in the context of an aging population; and identify and agree on a list of future research priorities and policy actions.

methodsWe followed a participatory approach and held a multidisciplinary two-day workshop on October, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain, with experts in the fields of aging and walking, and participants from the general public.

resultsA total of 56 national and international participants, from a multidisciplinary background, joined the workshop. They had a median age of 40 years (range 24-83), and 62% were female. Participants discussed the meaning of walking from different perspectives and its change with age and in the presence of diverse mobility-impairing conditions; the emotional and social components of walking; and the role of the environment in walking. Participants identified unmet needs, research priorities and policy actions related to walking in older ages.

conclusionsThis two-day workshop provided a space for professionals and public to comprehensively discuss walking at older ages. Participants highlighted the relevance of a better and more comprehensive assessment of walking; the need to shift focus towards comprehensive health that considers physical, emotional and social aspects as well as individuals' preferences and expectations; and the importance of translating research into action. Future work can draw on the discussions held during this event in a thought-provoking and hypothesis-generating way.

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AgingWalkingAdultAgedAged, 80 and overEducationFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSpainYoung AdultAgingEnvironmentPhysical activityWalking

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