Measuring physical activity in outdoor community recreational environments: Implications for research, policy, and practice

被引：12
作者：
Aytur S.A. [1 ]
Jones S.A. [2 ]
Stransky M. [3 ]
Evenson K.R. [2 ]
机构：
[1] University of New Hampshire, 4 Library Way Hewitt Hall 335, Durham, 03824, NH
[2] Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of NC—Chapel Hill, 137 East Franklin Street, Suite 306, Chapel Hill, 27514, NC
[3] UNH Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire, 10 West Edge Drive, Suite 101, Durham, 03824, NH
来源：
Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports | 2015年 / 9卷 / 1期
基金：
美国国家卫生研究院;
关键词：
Active living; Disability; GIS; Measurement; Mobility limitations; Parks; Physical activity; Trails;
D O I：
10.1007/s12170-014-0423-4
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摘要：
Chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) are major contributors to escalating health care costs in the USA. Physical activity is an important protective factor against CVD, and the National Prevention Strategy recognizes active living (defined as a way of life that integrates physical activity into everyday routines) as a priority for improving the nation’s health. This paper focuses on developing more inclusive measures of physical activity in outdoor community recreational environments, specifically parks and trails, to enhance their usability for at-risk populations such as persons with mobility limitations. We develop an integrated conceptual framework for measuring physical activity in outdoor community recreational environments, describe examples of evidence-based tools for measuring physical activity in these settings, and discuss strategies to improve measurement of physical activity for persons with mobility limitations. Addressing these measurement issues is critically important to making progress towards national CVD goals pertaining to active community environments. © 2014, Springer Science+Business Media New York.
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