scholarly journals En god (om)vej til mere rekreativ fysisk aktivitet i hverdagen

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jens Troelsen ◽  
Charlotte Skau Pawlowski
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Intervention Study ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Social Resources ◽  
Active Living ◽  
Specific Location ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers

A circuitous way to more recreational physical activityBackground: The scientific evidence available supports the overall conclusion that sedentary behavior is a threat to public health. The population in the western societies is far from meeting the global guidelines for physical activity (PA). However, supportive built environment for PA has proven to be way to prevent the incidence of physical inactivity. The Danish intervention study “En God Omvej” was initiated to investigate how the construction of different types of activating facilities influences PA behavior in a local arena. The knowledge gained will help understand how to optimize development of physical interventions to promote recreational PA. Levels of recreational PA are primarily associated with motivation, timing, and physical, mental and social resources. The built environment has a vital part to play in encouraging and supporting healthy active living. The “En God Omvej” study has shown the importance of accessible locations, simple functionality and maintenance. These aspects must be prioritized in planning, especially with the ambition to attract and sustain a regular, everyday use. For more in-depth knowledge studies identifying facilitators and barriers related to recreational PA are important in the effort to develop activating facilities in interaction with the specific location and the local residents.

scholarly journals Park Spaces and the User Experience

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-133
Author(s):  
Eric A. Stone ◽  
Jennifer D. Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Human Nature ◽  
User Experience ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Natural Environments ◽  
Active Living ◽  
Material Conditions

As a strategy for combating physical inactivity, obesity, and other health conditions, the apperception of greenspace and importance of human-nature relationships have increased in recent decades. With this raised awareness in greenspace, the development of park auditing tools has been positioned primarily in the material conditions (e.g., physical environmental conditions) of parks. An examination of existing park auditing tools has shown that by focusing on particular material conditions, built environment and active living scholars have set aside other characteristics, namely, those that consider the user (e.g., the active human), as a separate concern from the focus of these tools. We have sought to engage with these tools to examine how they can be more effective in analyzing both the physical and human elements of parks and other natural environments.

Spatial Clusters of Diabetes and Physical Inactivity: Do Neighborhood Characteristics in High and Low Clusters Differ?

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (7) ◽  
pp. 612-621
Author(s):  
Joanna Sara Valson ◽  
V. Raman Kutty ◽  
Biju Soman ◽  
V. T. Jissa
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Spatial Clusters ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

This study aims to find spatial clusters of diabetes and physical inactivity among a sample population in Kerala, India, and evaluate built environment characteristics within the high and low spatial clusters. Spatial clusters with a higher and lower likelihood of diabetes and physical inactivity were identified using spatial scan statistic at various radii. Built environment characteristics were captured at panchayat level and 1600 m buffer around participant location using Geographical Information Systems. Comparison of sociodemographic and built environment factors was carried out for participants within high and low spatial clusters using t tests. Ten high and 8 low spatial clusters of diabetes and 17 high and 23 low spatial clusters of physical inactivity were identified in urban and rural areas of Kerala. Significant differences in built environment characteristics were consistent for low spatial clusters of diabetes and physical inactivity in the urban scenario. Built environment characteristics were found to be relevant in both urban and rural areas of Kerala. There is an urgent call to explore spatial clustering of non-communicable diseases in Kerala and undo the one-size-fits-all approach for prevention and control of non-communicable diseases.

scholarly journals Shunt Technology in Pediatric Neurosurgery: Current options and Scientific Evidence

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2(May-August)) ◽  
pp. e342020
Author(s):  
Luciano Lopes Furlanetti ◽  
Matheus Fernando Manzolli Ballestero ◽  
Ricardo Santos De Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Pediatric Neurosurgery ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Working Mechanism ◽  
Research Education ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
Different Types ◽  
And Training ◽  
Underlying Pathology

Introduction: Hydrocephalus is the most common neurosurgical condition among children worldwide and shunt diversion of the cerebral-spinal fluid (CSF) has been widely available. The aim of the present study was to perform a systematic review on types and models of shunt devices available and critically evaluate scientific evidence in favor of the usage of specific technologies. Methods: Searches of the PubMed database were performed for relevant articles published from until March 2020. Appropriate keywords were used to identify all studies, including: “shunt”, “technology”, “hydrocephalus”, “children”, “pediatric”. The indications and scientific evidence in favor of the usage of specific shunt technology for the treatment of hydrocephalus according to age, underlying pathology and other features of specific patients were discussed under the light of the current literature. Results: A total of 178 peer-reviewed papers were found. Out of them, only 21 matched our inclusion criteria and were finally selected. The papers were reviewed and described technology discussed below. A summary of the main types of shunts commercially available worldwide, including their respective working mechanism and construction was also included. Conclusion:Shunt technology has evolved during the last decades and continues to be intensively developed. Despite of the huge arsenal of different types of shunt systems currently available on the market, the treatment of hydrocephalus remains challenging. Investment in research, education and training, as well as prospective randomized multicentric controlled trials evaluating the role of specific valves in the treatment of individual group of hydrocephalic pediatric patients are urgently needed.

scholarly journals Pré-implantation de l’Accompagnement-citoyen personnalisé d’intégration communautaire (APIC): Adaptabilité, collaboration et financement, les déterminants d’une implantation réussie

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (03) ◽  
pp. 315-327
Author(s):  
Laurie Piché ◽  
Sophie Arsenault ◽  
Mathilde Leblanc ◽  
Nathalie Croteau ◽  
Mélanie Levasseur
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Economic Context ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers

ABSTRACTThis study aimed to identify the facilitators and barriers to as well as the feasibility of Implementing Personalized Citizen Assistance for social participation (IPCA) in older adults with disabilities living in the community. The IPCA is a three-hour, weekly follow-up achieved by trained and supervised non-professional assistants that aims to increase engagement in social and leisure activities of people living with disabilities. An action research study was conducted with 16 people from the community. The adaptability of the IPCA, the presence of scientific evidence, the acknowledgement of a need for such an intervention, as well as expertise and collaboration, were the main facilitators in implementation of the IPCA. Meanwhile, funding, associated with an unfavorable political and economic context, was a barrier. Overall, the majority of the participants perceived that the IPCA could be offered in the community by volunteers. This new knowledge will facilitate the implementation of IPCA or other similar interventions.

Physical Activity for Everyone: What Every Physical Educator Should Know about Promoting Lifelong Physical Activity

2002 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles B. Corbin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Active Living ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Physical Educator ◽  
Common Misconceptions

In recent years evidence has accumulated to document the importance of physical activity to lifelong health and fitness. This paper is based on the assumption that a primary goal of physical education is to promote lifetime physical activity. Common misconceptions are described and alternatives for change are proposed: (a) recognizing the unique physical activity needs of youth; (b) promoting opportunities for girls; (c) changing our focus from fitness to physical activity; (d) promoting self-esteem and feelings of competence among youth; (e) narrowing the scope of our objectives; and (f) emphasizing self-management skills in high school to help youth adopt active living as adults. The suggestions are based on scientific evidence and the author’s own experience.

Policy Prescriptions for Healthier Communities

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trip Pollard
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Impacts ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Vehicle Pollution ◽  
Laws And Policies

Evidence of the health impacts of the built environment has increased rapidly. Studies have linked physical inactivity and motor-vehicle pollution to a range of health problems and have shown that activity levels and air quality are influenced by community design, land use, and transportation patterns. There is comparatively little awareness, however, of the role that laws and policies play in spurring sprawl and driving and of the opportunities to reorient current provisions to promote public health. This article summarizes the findings connecting the built environment to a variety of health problems. It then describes how current policies present barriers to physical activity and increase pollution by encouraging sprawl development and by offering few transportation choices. Finally, the article suggests ways to overcome these barriers by examining policies that can promote public health by making it easier to incorporate greater physical activity into our everyday lives and to reduce driving. Multidisciplinary partnerships are needed to pursue these policy prescriptions for healthier communities.

Role of JPF in the Support of Disaster Victims of the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake: Challenges Faced

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1203-1214
Author(s):  
Ayako Yachida ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Support Group ◽  
2016 Kumamoto Earthquake ◽  
Disaster Victims ◽  
Kumamoto Earthquake ◽  
The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Reconstruction Period

To offer aid to the victims of the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, the Japan Platform, an intermediary support group, used the network it had built to carry out support activities coordinating between support groups and mediating support from companies to the affected areas. In addition, through subsidies to NGOs that carry out support activities on the scene, they facilitated support activities and support projects that focused on helping disaster victims in the reconstruction phase. However, there were several challenges in providing different types of support on the scene. Therefore, it is necessary to examine how best the efforts can be improved to cope with the problems that could not be addressed in the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake. Disaster victims have now begun to move into temporary housing. In a future reconstruction period, community-led reconstruction by local residents is crucial. To achieve this, Japan Platform continues to develop local NPOs and other support groups and human resources and support intermediary support groups that lead local reconstruction.

scholarly journals Longitudinal active living research to address physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour in children in transition from preadolescence to adolescence

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazeem Muhajarine ◽  
Tarun R Katapally ◽  
Daniel Fuller ◽  
Kevin G Stanley ◽  
Daniel Rainham
Keyword(s):  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Active Living
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