Does the Installation or the Improvement of Existing Outdoor Parks Increase Physical Activity Levels? A Systematic Review
Investment in outdoor parks is proposed as a promising large-scale strategy to promote physical activity (PA). This study aimed to systematically review the impact of park renovations or installing new ones in increasing PA. Searches were conducted using predefined terms in three databases (PubMed,...
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| author | Miguel Peralta Gianluca Viscioni Xavier Melo Élvio R. Gouveia Thorsten Griesser Alexander Blocher Maurizio Bertollo Andrea Di Blasio Adilson Marques |
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| description | Investment in outdoor parks is proposed as a promising large-scale strategy to promote physical activity (PA). This study aimed to systematically review the impact of park renovations or installing new ones in increasing PA. Searches were conducted using predefined terms in three databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) in March 2022. Studies examining the effectiveness of park renovations or developing new ones in increasing PA and having control or comparison were eligible for inclusion. Study quality was assessed using the Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies. Data were extracted from the included records using a predefined extraction table. The database search yielded 959 records, and 26 were included. For park renovations (n = 17), 11 (65%) studies presented findings supporting a positive effect on PA. The other six (35%) studies found no PA benefits when compared to control or pre-renovations/improvement levels. Regarding new installations (n = 9), five (56%) studies presented improvements in PA, and four (44%) did not. A promising positive impact of park renovations and new installations on park use and PA was observed. The review findings reflect the need to understand the context, daily routines, and interests of the surrounding population before renovating or installing new outdoor parks. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0a7bb4bc93644376830464b9f7dd95392023-11-24T15:06:36ZengMDPI AGSports2075-46632023-11-01111122110.3390/sports11110221Does the Installation or the Improvement of Existing Outdoor Parks Increase Physical Activity Levels? A Systematic ReviewMiguel Peralta0Gianluca Viscioni1Xavier Melo2Élvio R. Gouveia3Thorsten Griesser4Alexander Blocher5Maurizio Bertollo6Andrea Di Blasio7Adilson Marques8Centro Interdisciplinar de Estudo da Performance Humana (CIPER), Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, 1495-751 Cruz Quebrada, PortugalDepartment of Medicine and Aging Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, ItalyCentro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz (CiiEM), Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz, 2829-511 Caparica, PortugalDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, University of Madeira, 9020-105 Funchal, PortugalPlanet O GmH, Post SV Nuremberg e.V., 90482 Nuremberg, GermanyPlanet O GmH, Post SV Nuremberg e.V., 90482 Nuremberg, GermanyDepartment of Medicine and Aging Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, ItalyDepartment of Medicine and Aging Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, ItalyCentro Interdisciplinar de Estudo da Performance Humana (CIPER), Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, 1495-751 Cruz Quebrada, PortugalInvestment in outdoor parks is proposed as a promising large-scale strategy to promote physical activity (PA). This study aimed to systematically review the impact of park renovations or installing new ones in increasing PA. Searches were conducted using predefined terms in three databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) in March 2022. Studies examining the effectiveness of park renovations or developing new ones in increasing PA and having control or comparison were eligible for inclusion. Study quality was assessed using the Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies. Data were extracted from the included records using a predefined extraction table. The database search yielded 959 records, and 26 were included. For park renovations (n = 17), 11 (65%) studies presented findings supporting a positive effect on PA. The other six (35%) studies found no PA benefits when compared to control or pre-renovations/improvement levels. Regarding new installations (n = 9), five (56%) studies presented improvements in PA, and four (44%) did not. A promising positive impact of park renovations and new installations on park use and PA was observed. The review findings reflect the need to understand the context, daily routines, and interests of the surrounding population before renovating or installing new outdoor parks.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/11/11/221blue exercisefitnessgreen exerciseplaygroundpublic health |
| spellingShingle | Miguel Peralta Gianluca Viscioni Xavier Melo Élvio R. Gouveia Thorsten Griesser Alexander Blocher Maurizio Bertollo Andrea Di Blasio Adilson Marques Does the Installation or the Improvement of Existing Outdoor Parks Increase Physical Activity Levels? A Systematic Review Sports blue exercise fitness green exercise playground public health |
| title | Does the Installation or the Improvement of Existing Outdoor Parks Increase Physical Activity Levels? A Systematic Review |
| title_full | Does the Installation or the Improvement of Existing Outdoor Parks Increase Physical Activity Levels? A Systematic Review |
| title_fullStr | Does the Installation or the Improvement of Existing Outdoor Parks Increase Physical Activity Levels? A Systematic Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Does the Installation or the Improvement of Existing Outdoor Parks Increase Physical Activity Levels? A Systematic Review |
| title_short | Does the Installation or the Improvement of Existing Outdoor Parks Increase Physical Activity Levels? A Systematic Review |
| title_sort | does the installation or the improvement of existing outdoor parks increase physical activity levels a systematic review |
| topic | blue exercise fitness green exercise playground public health |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/11/11/221 |
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