Research Priorities for Child and Adolescent Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviours: An International Perspective Using a Twin-Panel Delphi Procedure.
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Date
2013-10-24
Authors
Gillis, L.
Tomkinson, G.
Sluijs, E.V.
Stratton, G.
Reilly, J. J.
Kawalski, K.
Zayed, K.
Mota, J.
Janssen, I.
Dorovolomo, J.
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BioMed Central Ltd.
Abstract
Background
The quantity and quality of studies in child and adolescent physical activity and sedentary behavior have rapidly increased, but research directions are often pursued in a reactive and uncoordinated manner.
Aim
To arrive at an international consensus on research priorities in the area of child and adolescent physical activity and sedentary behavior.
Methods
Two independent panels, each consisting of 12 experts, undertook three rounds of a Delphi methodology. The Delphi methodology required experts to anonymously answer questions put forward by the researchers with feedback provided between each round.
Results
The primary outcome of the study was a ranked set of 29 research priorities that aimed to be applicable for the next 10 years. The top three ranked priorities were: developing effective and sustainable interventions to increase children’s physical activity long-term; policy and/or environmental change and their influence on children’s physical activity and sedentary behavior; and prospective, longitudinal studies of the independent effects of physical activity and sedentary behavior on health.
Conclusions
These research priorities can help to guide decisions on future research directions.
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Keywords
Physical activity, Sedentary behaviour, Research priorities, Children, Adolescents