Rebecca Reynolds1, Stephen McKenzie2, Steven Allender3, Kirsty Brown4, Chad Foulkes5. 1. School of Public Health and Community Medicine, UNSW Australia, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia. Electronic address: rebecca.reynolds@unsw.edu.au. 2. City of Greater Geelong Council, PO Box 104, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia. Electronic address: SMcKenzie@geelongcity.vic.gov.au. 3. WHO Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention, Deakin University, Locked Bag 20000, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia. Electronic address: steven.allender@deakin.edu.au. 4. City of Greater Geelong Council, PO Box 104, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia. Electronic address: KBrown@geelongcity.vic.gov.au. 5. City of Greater Geelong Council, PO Box 104, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia; WHO Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention, Deakin University, Locked Bag 20000, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia. Electronic address: CFoulkes@geelongcity.vic.gov.au.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Increasing incidental physical activity (IPA) such as active transport has substantial public health potential. OBJECTIVE: This systematic review describes community-based and community-wide IPA interventions and assesses their effectiveness. METHOD: Data sources (Medline, Embase, PsycINFO and CINAHL) were searched along with the reference lists of identified systematic reviews and included articles. Eligibility criteria; 4+ weeks in duration; 20+ participants; community-based or community-wide; stated aim to increase IPA. RESULTS: Forty three studies were identified from 42 original articles; more than half (60%) aimed to increase stair use compared to escalator and/or lift use; a quarter (23%) aimed to increase active transport; and, 16% to increase playground energy expenditure. More than two-thirds of studies reported a significant increase in IPA. Accurate comparisons between studies were not possible due to substantial heterogeneity in study design. Critical appraisal of studies revealed that the level of bias was moderate-high in most of the studies (77%). CONCLUSION: Due to the heterogeneity and bias of included studies, only limited conclusions can be drawn about the effectiveness of IPA interventions. However, this systematic review provides a timely summary of current evidence that can be used to inform decision-makers in designing IPA interventions in the community.
BACKGROUND: Increasing incidental physical activity (IPA) such as active transport has substantial public health potential. OBJECTIVE: This systematic review describes community-based and community-wide IPA interventions and assesses their effectiveness. METHOD: Data sources (Medline, Embase, PsycINFO and CINAHL) were searched along with the reference lists of identified systematic reviews and included articles. Eligibility criteria; 4+ weeks in duration; 20+ participants; community-based or community-wide; stated aim to increase IPA. RESULTS: Forty three studies were identified from 42 original articles; more than half (60%) aimed to increase stair use compared to escalator and/or lift use; a quarter (23%) aimed to increase active transport; and, 16% to increase playground energy expenditure. More than two-thirds of studies reported a significant increase in IPA. Accurate comparisons between studies were not possible due to substantial heterogeneity in study design. Critical appraisal of studies revealed that the level of bias was moderate-high in most of the studies (77%). CONCLUSION: Due to the heterogeneity and bias of included studies, only limited conclusions can be drawn about the effectiveness of IPA interventions. However, this systematic review provides a timely summary of current evidence that can be used to inform decision-makers in designing IPA interventions in the community.
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