Equity effects of children’s physical activity interventions: a systematic scoping review

This review paper aimed to undertake an extensive exploration of the extent, range, and nature of research activities regarding the effect and emerging evidence in the field of physical activity interventions on cognitive development among children and youth (0–17.99 years) with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD), and to help identify key gaps in research and determine precise research questions for future investigations. To carry out this scoping review, five electronic databases were searched. A total of 12,097 articles were retrieved via search efforts with an additional 93 articles identified from the identified review papers. Sixty articles were eligible for inclusion. The results of this scoping review revealed many positive key cognitive outcomes related to physical activity including, but not limited to: focus, attention, self-control, cognitive process, and alertness. No studies reported a negative association between physical activity and cognitive outcomes. Based on the findings from this scoping review, physical activity appears to have a favorable impact on the cognitive outcomes of children and youth with NDD.

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The Praise and Price of Pok�mon GO: A Qualitative Study of Children�s and Parents� Experiences (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.8979 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Anna-Karin Lindqvist ◽

Darla Castelli ◽

Josef Hallberg ◽

Stina Rutberg

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Deep Understanding ◽

Research Approach ◽

Physical Activity Interventions ◽

Purposeful Sampling ◽

Low Levels ◽

Multiple Health ◽

Latent Content ◽

Children’S Physical Activity ◽

Parents Experiences

BACKGROUND Physical activity has multiple health benefits; however, the majority of children around the world do not attain the recommended levels of daily physical activity. Research has shown that the game Poké mon GO has increased the amount of physical activity of players and that the game has the potential to reach populations that traditionally have low levels of physical activity. Therefore, there is a need to understand which game components can promote initial and sustained physical activity. By using a qualitative research approach, it is possible to achieve rich descriptions and enhance a deep understanding of the components promoting physical activity among children in a game such as Poké mon GO. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to explore children’s and parents’ experiences playing Poké mon GO. METHODS Eight families comprising 13 children (aged 7-12 years) and 9 parents were selected using purposeful sampling. Data collected using focus groups were analyzed using qualitative latent content analysis. RESULTS The following three themes were revealed: (1) exciting and enjoyable exploration; (2) dangers and disadvantages; and (3) cooperation conquers competition. The first centers around the present and possible future aspects of Poké mon GO that promote physical activity. The second focuses on unwanted aspects and specific threats to safety when playing the game. The third shows that cooperation and togetherness are highly valued by the participants and that competition is fun but less important. CONCLUSIONS Components from Poké mon GO could enhance the efficacy of physical activity interventions. Cooperation and exploration are aspects of the game that preferably could be transferred into interventions aimed at promoting children’s physical activity.

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Developing physical activity interventions for children with a visual impairment: Lessons from the First Steps initiative

British Journal of Visual Impairment ◽

10.1177/0264619618823822 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 37 (2) ◽

pp. 108-123 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jennifer B Scally ◽

Rhiannon Lord

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Visual Impairment ◽

Social Interactions ◽

Motor Skills ◽

Physical Activity Intervention ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Mixed Methods Approach ◽

Physical Activity Interventions ◽

Children’S Physical Activity ◽

Do So

Children with a visual impairment are less active than their sighted peers. Yet, they are born with the potential to match their sighted peers’ motor skill competency and levels of physical fitness. Environmental barriers are one of the main causes of inequities. This article provides insight on these issues, drawing upon a physical activity intervention called ‘First Steps’, a British Blind Sport initiative that aimed to get more children with a visual impairment more active. Physical activity packs were delivered to 53 children, aged 5–15 years, with a visual impairment. Of these participants, 62% had additional impairments or medical conditions. A mixed-methods approach was used to gather participants’ experiences of physical activity prior to receiving this pack and canvas opinion on how the pack changed their activity levels. The findings revealed inequitable experiences of physical activity. The First Steps pack made considerable progress in developing children’s physical activity levels. Participants’ motor skills, social interactions, and confidence improved. Organisations working with this population might look to adopt a similar concept. Recommendations for those wishing to do so are provided.

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Mapping a Decade of Physical Activity Interventions for Primary Prevention: A Protocol for a Scoping Review of Reviews

JMIR Research Protocols ◽

10.2196/resprot.4240 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. e91 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Leah Goertzen ◽

Gayle Halas ◽

Janet Rothney ◽

Annette SH Schultz ◽

Pamela Wener ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Primary Prevention ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Physical Activity Interventions ◽

Review Of Reviews

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Objective measurement of children's physical activity geographies: A systematic search and scoping review

Health & Place ◽

10.1016/j.healthplace.2020.102489 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 67 ◽

pp. 102489 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Melody Smith ◽

Jianqiang Cui ◽

Erika Ikeda ◽

Suzanne Mavoa ◽

Kamyar Hasanzadeh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Objective Measurement ◽

Systematic Search ◽

Children’S Physical Activity

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Leisure‐time physical activity interventions for children and adults with cerebral palsy: a scoping review

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology ◽

10.1111/dmcn.14751 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 63 (2) ◽

pp. 162-171

Author(s):

Byron Lai ◽

Eunbi Lee ◽

Yumi Kim ◽

Coke Matthews ◽

Erin Swanson‐Kimani ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Interventions

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Structured physical activity interventions as a complementary therapy for patients with inflammatory bowel disease – a scoping review and practical implications

BMC Gastroenterology ◽

10.1186/s12876-019-1034-9 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Katharina G. Eckert ◽

Isabelle Abbasi-Neureither ◽

Maximilian Köppel ◽

Gerhard Huber

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Inflammatory Bowel Disease ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Bowel Disease ◽

Complementary Therapy ◽

Physical Activity Interventions ◽

Inflammatory Bowel ◽

Practical Implications

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Physical Activity of Children and Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic—A Scoping Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph182111440 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (21) ◽

pp. 11440

Author(s):

Lea Rossi ◽

Nick Behme ◽

Christoph Breuer

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Outdoor Environment ◽

Socioeconomic Background ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Main Determinants ◽

Restrictive Measures ◽

Mental And Physical Health ◽

Children’S Physical Activity

To counteract the COVIC-19 pandemic, many governments have introduced social distancing measures. While these restrictions helped contain the virus, it had adverse effects on individuals’ mental and physical health—especially children. The aim of the present study is to review the evidence on the effects of COVID-19 restrictions on children’s physical activity and their determinants. A scoping review was conducted in the databases PubMed, Web of Science, SportDiscus, and BISp-Surf. Inclusion criteria were empirical and peer-reviewed studies, youth samples, investigation of COVID-19 restrictions, and investigating changes and/or determinants of physical activity before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Risk of bias was assessed using the checklist by Downs and Black. The search resulted in 1672 studies, of which 84 studies were included in the analysis. The results highlighted a decrease in physical activity during the pandemic, ranging between −10.8 min/day and −91 min/day. If an increase was detected, it related to unstructured and outdoor activities. The main determinants of children’s physical activity during the pandemic were age, gender, socioeconomic background, and the outdoor environment. The results imply that governments need to consider the negative effects that restrictive measures have on children’s physical activity and act to ensure high levels of physical activity.

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Physical Activity as an Adjunct to Compression Therapy on Healing Outcomes and Recurrence in Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers: A Scoping Review Protocol

Frontiers in Medicine ◽

10.3389/fmed.2021.614059 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

Author(s):

Yunjing Qiu ◽

Christian Robert Osadnik ◽

Victoria Team ◽

Carolina Dragica Weller

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Adjuvant Treatment ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Ulcer Healing ◽

Compression Therapy ◽

Leg Ulcers ◽

Clinical Issue ◽

Venous Leg Ulcers ◽

Physical Activity Interventions ◽

Review Protocol

Background: Chronic venous leg ulceration is a common and costly clinical issue across the world, affecting up to 3 in 1,000 people. Compression therapy is recommended as the gold standard treatment in clinical practice, although a large number of venous leg ulcers remain unhealed after several years. Physical activity may improve healing although there is limited evidence on the effects of physical activity as an adjuvant treatment to compression to improve venous leg ulcers healing and prevent recurrence.Objectives: This scoping review protocol aims to systematically search, appraise, and synthesize quantitative research evidence to assess the effect of physical activity interventions applied in conjunction with compression therapy on venous leg ulcer healing and recurrence.Methods and Analysis: We will use the methodology framework suggested by Arksey and O'Malley, Levac et al., the JBI as a guide. We will also follow the three-step search strategy recommended by the JBI to systematic search for relevant published research, ongoing clinical trials, and grey literature. Two review authors will independently screen titles and abstracts followed by full-text review to determine final eligibility for inclusion. The search process will be reported using a Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses flow chart. Characteristics of physical activity interventions, primary outcomes related to ulcer healing and recurrence, and secondary outcomes of interest included quality of life, pain level, adverse effects, and economic costs will be extracted and summarized. The review will provide a descriptive account of the findings from included studies. Where appropriate, data will be pooled for a meta-analysis using a random effects model.Discussion: Physical activity interventions represent a low-cost, potentially useful adjuvant treatment to compression therapy for the management of venous leg ulcers. Several gaps in knowledge remain that are answerable via a targeted scoping review. This protocol outlines the rationale, objectives, and the planned methodology for conducting the study.Ethics and Dissemination: The scoping review will use data from publicly available sources and ethical approval is not required. Findings from this review will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal, presented at relevant conferences and disseminated via social media.

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Physiotherapy and related management for childhood obesity: A systematic scoping review

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0252572 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (6) ◽

pp. e0252572

Author(s):

Kim Truong ◽

Sandra Park ◽

Margarita D. Tsiros ◽

Nikki Milne

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Childhood Obesity ◽

Parental Involvement ◽

Outcome Measures ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Childhood Overweight ◽

Environmental Modification ◽

Physical Activity Interventions ◽

Multicomponent Interventions ◽

The Impact

Introduction Despite targeted efforts globally to address childhood overweight/obesity, it remains poorly understood and challenging to manage. Physiotherapists have the potential to manage children with obesity as they are experts in movement and physical activity. However, their role remains unclear due to a lack of physiotherapy-specific guidelines. This scoping review aims to explore existing literature, critically appraising and synthesising findings to guide physiotherapists in the evidence-based management of childhood overweight/obesity. Method A scoping review was conducted, including literature up to May 2020. A review protocol exists on Open Science Framework at https://osf.io/fap8g/. Four databases were accessed including PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Medline via OVID, with grey literature searched through google via “file:pdf”. A descriptive synthesis was undertaken to explore the impact of existing interventions and their efficacy. Results From the initial capture of 1871 articles, 263 intervention-based articles were included. Interventions included qualitative focused physical activity, quantitative focused physical activity and multicomponent interventions. Various outcome measures were utilised including health-, performance- and behaviour-related outcomes. The general trend for physiotherapy involvement with children who are obese appears to favour: 1) multicomponent interventions, implementing more than one component with environmental modification and parental involvement and 2) quantitative physical activity interventions, focusing on the quantity of bodily movement. These approaches most consistently demonstrated desirable changes across behavioural and health-related outcome measures for multicomponent and quantitative physical activity interventions respectively. Conclusion When managing children with obesity, physiotherapists should consider multicomponent approaches and increasing the quantity of physical activity, given consistent improvements in various obesity-related outcomes. Such approaches are well suited to the scope of physiotherapists and their expertise in physical activity prescription for the management of childhood obesity. Future research should examine the effect of motor skill interventions and consider the role of environmental modification/parental involvement as factors contributing to intervention success.

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