Older adults' needs and preferences for open space and physical activity in and near parks: A systematic review

Findings

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Evidence Summary
Supporting technical documents that are social systems-relevant

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Scientific Abstract

PubMed
Scientific Abstract

Publisher

Recency, quality and context of the findings

Last year literature searched

2015
Year Published

2018
Quality Rating

3/9 (AMSTAR rating from McMaster Health Forum)
Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted

USA (18); Canada (6); UK (5); Colombia (3); Brazil (2); Finland (2); Netherlands (2); Australia (1); Belgium (1); Bulgaria (1); China (1); Japan (1); Malaysia (1); Portugal (1); Spain (1); Switzerland (1)
Global/regional focus

WHO - Americas region<br />WHO - European region<br />WHO - Western Pacific region<br />
Country focus

USA (18); Canada (6); UK (5); Colombia (3); Brazil (2); Finland (2); Netherlands (2); Australia (1); Belgium (1); Bulgaria (1); China (1); Japan (1); Malaysia (1); Portugal (1); Spain (1); Switzerland (1)
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus

At least one included study was conducted in a low- or middle-income country

Additional details about the research

Type of document

Systematic review addressing other questions
Type of question

Not effectiveness
Focus

Specific
Target

Individual
Community
System
Domain

Programs and services
Infrastructure
Urban planning
Recreation
Public spaces
Sustainable Development Goals
3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
10. Reduced inequalities
11. Sustainable cities and communities
Social system topic(s)

Delivery arrangements
Where services are provided
Physical structure, facilities & equipment
Theme

Optimal aging

Publication details

Citation

Levy-Storms L, Chen L, Loukaitou-Sideris A. Older adults' needs and preferences for open space and physical activity in and near parks: A systematic review. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 2018;26(4):682-696.
DOI

10.1123/japa.2016-0354

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