Ramalho André, Petrica João
Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal.
Healthcare (Basel). 2023 Aug 6;11(15):2215. doi: 10.3390/healthcare11152215.
Sedentary behavior poses a significant health risk to older adults. The purpose of this scoping review is to summarize key findings from qualitative research (since 2012), with a focus on explaining prevailing research trends and patterns within the field. This review included 25 studies that met the strict inclusion criteria. Five key research themes have emerged: (1) defining and shaping perspectives of sedentary behavior, (2) understanding the dynamics of daily routines and contexts, (3) raising awareness of older adults' perceived advantages and disadvantages of sedentary behavior, (4) identifying its determinants and discouraging factors, and (5) exploring interventions to promote active behaviors and reduce sedentary behavior. These themes highlight the multifaceted nature of SB and underscore the importance of tailoring interventions to address individual, social, and environmental issues. A comprehensive understanding of SB is critical to developing effective strategies to promote active lifestyles and reduce SB in older adults. Further qualitative research is needed to deepen our understanding and develop targeted interventions and strategies.
久坐行为对老年人构成重大健康风险。本范围综述的目的是总结定性研究（自2012年以来）的主要发现，重点是解释该领域内普遍的研究趋势和模式。本综述纳入了25项符合严格纳入标准的研究。出现了五个关键研究主题：（1）界定和塑造久坐行为的观点，（2）理解日常生活和环境的动态，（3）提高对老年人所感知的久坐行为优缺点的认识，（4）确定其决定因素和阻碍因素，以及（5）探索促进积极行为和减少久坐行为的干预措施。这些主题凸显了久坐行为的多面性，并强调了针对个体、社会和环境问题量身定制干预措施的重要性。对久坐行为的全面理解对于制定促进老年人积极生活方式和减少久坐行为的有效策略至关重要。需要进一步开展定性研究以加深我们的理解，并制定有针对性的干预措施和策略。
