Assessment of physical activity - a review of methodologies with reference to epidemiological research: a report of the exercise physiology section of the European Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation

Assessment of physical activity - a review of methodologies with reference to epidemiological research : a report of the exercise physiology section of the European Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation

Warren, Janet M. (author): MRC Human Nutr Res, Elsie Widdowson Lab, Cambridge, England; Trowbridge Danone Baby Nutr, Wilts, England

Ekelund, Ulf (author): Örebro universitet,Hälsoakademin,Inst Metab Sci, MRC, Epidemiol Unit, Addenbrookes Hosp, Cambridge, England

Besson, Herve (author): School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden; Julius Ctr UMCU, Utrecht, Netherlands

Mezzani, Alessandro (author): Veruno Sci Inst, Div Cardiol, S Maugeri Fdn, Veruno NO, Italy

Geladas, Nickos (author): Dept Sport Med & Biol Exercise, Univ Athens, Athens, Greece

Vanhees, Luc (author): Dept Rehabil Sci Biomed Sci, Katholieke Univ Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

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2010
2010
English.
In: European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation. - 1741-8267 .- 1741-8275. ; 17:2, s. 127-139

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Abstract Subject headings

Physical activity has a fundamental role in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. The precise measurement of physical activity is key to many surveillance and epidemiological studies investigating trends and associations with disease. Public health initiatives aimed at increasing physical activity rely on the measurement of physical activity to monitor their effectiveness. Physical activity is multidimensional, and a complex behaviour to measure; its various domains are often misunderstood. Inappropriate or crude measures of physical activity have serious implications, and are likely to lead to misleading results and underestimate effect size. In this review, key definitions and theoretical aspects, which underpin the measurement of physical activity, are briefly discussed. Methodologies particularly suited for use in epidemiological research are reviewed, with particular reference to their validity, primary outcome measure and considerations when using each in the field. It is acknowledged that the choice of method may be a compromise between accuracy level and feasibility, but the ultimate choice of tool must suit the stated aim of the research. A framework is presented to guide researchers on the selection of the most suitable tool for use in a specific study.

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Idrottsvetenskap (hsv//swe)
MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Sport and Fitness Sciences (hsv//eng)

By the author/editor: Warren, Janet M.; Ekelund, Ulf; Besson, Herve; Mezzani, Alessan ...; Geladas, Nickos; Vanhees, Luc

About the subject

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES: MEDICAL AND HEAL ...; and Health Sciences; and Sport and Fitnes ...

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