A modified Delphi study to enhance and gain international consensus on the Physical Activity Messaging Framework (PAMF) and Checklist (PAMC).
Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act
; 18(1): 108, 2021 08 19.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Physical activity messaging is an important step in the pathway towards improving population physical activity levels, but best practice is not yet understood. A gap in the literature exists for a physical activity messaging framework to help guide creation and evaluation of messages. This study aimed to further develop and improve, and gain international expert consensus on, a standardised Physical Activity Messaging Framework and Checklist.METHODS:
A modified Delphi study consisting of three online survey rounds was conducted. Each survey gathered feedback from an international expert panel using quantitative and qualitative methods. The framework and checklist were amended between each round based on survey results until consensus (defined a priori as 80% agreement) was reached.RESULTS:
The final expert panel (n = 40, 55% female) came from nine countries and comprised academics (55%), healthcare and other professionals (22.5%) and government officials or policymakers (22.5%). Consensus was reached in survey 3 with 85 and 87.5% agreement on the framework and checklist, respectively.CONCLUSION:
This study presents an expert- and evidence-informed framework and checklist for physical activity messaging. If used consistently, the Physical Activity Messaging Framework and Checklist may improve practice by encouraging evidence-based and target audience-focused messages, as well as enhance the research base on physical activity messaging by harmonising key terminologies and improving quality of reporting. Key next steps include further refining the Physical Activity Messaging Framework and Checklist based on their use in real-world settings.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Exercício Físico
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Técnica Delphi
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Comunicação
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Lista de Checagem
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido