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Title:
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The International Universities Walking Project: Development of a Framework for Workplace Intervention Using the Delphi Technique
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Author:
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Gilson, Nicholas D.; Brown, Wendy J.; Faulkner, Guy; McKenna, Jim; Murphy, Marie; Pringle, Andy; Proper, Karin; Puig Ribera, Anna; Aphroditi, Stathi
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Other authors:
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Universitat de Vic. Facultat d'Educació; Universitat de Vic. Grup de Recerca en Esport i Activitat Física |
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Notes:
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Background: This paper aimed to use the
Delphi technique to develop a consensus
framework for a multinational, workplace
walking intervention. Methods: Ideas were
gathered and ranked from eight recognized and
emerging experts in the fields of physical activity
and health, from universities in Australia,
Canada, England, the Netherlands, Northern
Ireland, and Spain. Members of the panel were
asked to consider the key characteristics of a
successful campus walking intervention. Consensus
was reached by an inductive, content
analytic approach, conducted through an anonymous,
three-round, e-mail process. Results:
The resulting framework consisted of three
interlinking themes defined as “design, implementation,
and evaluation.” Top-ranked subitems
in these themes included the need to generate
research capacity (design), to respond to
group needs through different walking
approaches (implementation), and to undertake
physical activity assessment (evaluation).
Themes were set within an underpinning
domain, referred to as the “institution” and sites are currently engaging with subitems in
this domain, to provide sustainable interventions
that reflect the practicalities of local contexts
and needs. Conclusions: Findings provide
a unique framework for designing,
implementing, and evaluating walking projects
in universities and highlight the value of adopting
the Delphi technique for planning international,
multisite health initiatives. |
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Subject(s):
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-Exercici -- Aspectes higiènics |
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Rights:
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(c) Human Kinetics
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Document type:
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Article
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Published by:
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Human Kinetics
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