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O.1.2-5 How to make physical activity part of daily life for elderly using the IPitup activity bench: CrossCare research
Authors: Vanhaverbeke Miel , Thysen Maarten 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
The main goal of IPitup is to lower the threshold to physical activity and to encourage people to become more active in public spaces. To do so IPitup (npo) offers a package that is built around the activity bench, an urban sitting furniture that provides a wide range of strength, balance and cardiovascular exercises. An app and training courses for coaches complete the offer. They provide the possibility to easily put into practice the WHO guidelines for physical activity. Within the CrossCare project, IPitup focussed specifically on prevention among elderly to allow them to remain physically active in their own living environment.

Project description
At first the market demand was mapped and stakeholders were identified. An extensive survey (n = 229) then provided insights into the movement patterns of the primary end-users and illustrated among others the interest in the existing IPitup package. 93% was found to be convinced of the importance of physical activity and 92% considered the activity bench suitable for use by elderly.
Thanks to input of secondary and tertiary users and with the help of live tests and co-creation sessions, it became clear which adjustments should be made to the activity bench and the accompanying services.
Input from elderly, caregivers, local residents, healthcare professionals and local governments made clear the importance of a comprehensive approach. Getting seniors to become more physically active requires more than just creating an movement-friendly environment (hardware). This only makes sense if sufficient attention goes to an adapted offer (software), which must be organized in a way that people get motivated to actively engage (orgware).
In the end the concept was successfully implemented in various environments. Post-research practice suggested the project is replicable in other countries.

Conclusions
In elderly there is a clear acknowledgment and conviction about the importance of physical activity. Based on input from various stakeholders, specific adjustments were made to the activity bench and its supporting services. This seems to make the IPitup concept a valuable tool to lower the threshold for older people to become more active in daily life.
Interreg project supported by four healthcare research institutes.
O.1.3-3 Factors related to the implementation and scale-up of physical activity interventions in Ireland: a qualitative study with policy makers, funders, researchers and practitioners
Authors: Murphy Joey , Mansergh Fiona , O'Donoghue Gráinne , van Nassau Femke , Cooper Jemima , Grady Caera , Murphy Niamh , Bengoechea Enrique Garcia , Murphy Marie , Cullen Benny , Woods Catherine 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
Current literature reports a gap between development of effective interventions to promote physical activity and their systematic uptake into real-world settings. Factors relating to implementation and scale-up of physical activity interventions have been examined, however the perspectives of multiple stakeholders from different domains are not well researched. The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived factors related to physical activity intervention implementation and scale-up in different domains from different stakeholders on the island of Ireland.

Methods
Intervention providers, coordinators, researchers, funders and policy makers in Ireland were invited to take part in a semi-structured interview exploring factors related to the implementation and scale-up of eleven different physical activity interventions. A thematic analysis was conducted to identify factors related to the implementation and scale-up of the included interventions. The data collection and analysis were guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research.

Results
Thirty-eight participants took part in the interviews (11 providers, 11 coordinators, 6 researchers, 6 policy makers and 4 funders) exploring factors related to physical activity intervention implementation and scale-up. Themes identified related to intervention 1) planning (e.g. intervention development and practical considerations); 2) delivery (e.g. organisational structures, staffing and delivery resources); 3) reflection, evaluation and updating of the intervention; and 4) scale-up (e.g. ensuring fidelity and scale-up considerations). Furthermore, participants referred to the ongoing commitment, engagement, and support needed from relevant stakeholders, communities and researchers throughout the implementation process.

Conclusions
This research highlights multiple factors, that are inter-related, and influence the implementation of PA interventions, but also identifies many strategies that can be utilised to enable greater likelihood of success. Future research and practice needs to consider how different factors are experienced at different implementation stages and by the different stakeholder groups involved. As one participant noted, “The intervention doesn’t go into an ideal world, it goes out into a pragmatic world”, highlighting the need to understand what implementation strategies work for who and in what contexts.

Funding Source
This work was funded by the Health Research Board (HRB APA-2017–030).
O.1.3-4 The MOVING policy index: assessing physical activity policy in 30 European countries
Authors: O'Mara Jennifer , Vlad Ioana , Oldridge-Turner Kate , Helleve Arnfinn , Harbron Janetta , Klepp Knut-Inge , Allen Kate 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
Physical activity policies play a key role in creating healthier environments where population health and prevention of non-communicable diseases is prioritised. However, fewer than one in five adolescents in Europe meet the daily physical activity recommendations of 60 minutes a day. Greater policy action is needed by national governments to create enabling environments which promote physical activity. The MOVING policy index assesses national government action in physical activity policy across 30 European countries.

Methods
Physical activity policy actions in 30 European countries were identified through a comprehensive scan with a set methodology, including verification by in-country government experts. These policy actions were benchmarked using evidence-informed aspirational attributes that assess the strength of policy design.

Results
Of the 30 European countries analysed, more than half did not take a comprehensive approach to physical activity policy, implementing policy actions across three key domains: active societies, people and environments. Policy action was concentrated in public communication, followed by physical activity promotion in schools and the community. Policies that offer physical activity opportunities in the workplace and training in physical activity promotion and that give physical activity training, assessment and counselling in healthcare settings received less attention from governments.
The least action was taken on policy targeting active environments, such as active design guidelines and transport infrastructure, including promoting public and active transport. Eleven of the 30 European countries did not implement any policy actions in either policy area. Countries that did implement policy actions in these areas, received mostly poor assessments for their policy design. For example, 15 out of 22 countries that implemented policy actions on building structures received a poor assessment.

Conclusions
Greater action on better designed policy actions in physical activity is urgently needed across the 30 European countries analysed. Key gaps are seen in policies targeting the built environment and infrastructure for active transport. The MOVING policy index results can be used by policymakers, researchers and civil society, both at European or country level to inform advocacy for and design of physical activity policies.
O.2.1-9 Are doctors and nurses engaging in physical activity and its promotion?
Authors: Fawkner Samantha , Bhandari Sara , Watkinson Emma 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
Healthcare professionals (HCPs) are ideal providers of physical activity (PA) promotion; a large portion of the population have contact with a form of HCP and they are viewed as trusted and respected role models for health advice. Despite this, we have a very limited understanding of HCPs PA counselling practices. The aim of this study was to evaluate PA levels, attitudes towards PA counselling and counselling practices of UK doctors and nurses.

Methods
The study included two cross-sectional, anonymised, online surveys conducted in 2018/19 (survey 1) and 2019/20 (survey 2). Whether or not participants were achieving the aerobic PA guideline was evaluated using the first 2 questions of the Scot-PASQ survey. Counselling practices were assessed using likert scales to assess the proportion of patients that participants had discussed PA with in the past week and their perceived importance of PA counselling as part of their role.

Results
460 doctors and 169 nurses from the UK completed the survey. 78.3% of doctors and 73.4% of nurses met the UK aerobic PA guidelines. Perceived importance of counselling was high but participants were providing PA counselling on average for less than 25% of their patients. PA counselling was more likely in primary care and doctors were marginally more likely than nurses to counsel on PA.

Conclusion
This cohort of doctors and nurses were active and viewed PA counselling as important. Despite this, PA counselling levels were low especially in secondary care. Efforts should be made to improve knowledge of, and opportunity for, PA counselling in HCPs.
O.2.1-10 Intergenerational leisure-time physical activity across three generations in Finland
Authors: Yang Xiaolin , Kukko Tuomas , Rovio Suvi , Pahkala Katja , Kulmala Janne , Raitakari Olli , Tammelin Tuija 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
Associations of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) in three-generational families has not been well studied. This study aimed to examine these associations in a three-generational data including children, and their parents and grandparents.

Methods
Self-reported LTPA data, along with a range of family sociodemographic and health-related variables, were extracted from the ongoing Young Finns Study. The cohort consists of 2501 children aged 7–38 years, their parents, and grandparents in 2018. Structural equation modeling was fitted to estimate the associations of children’s LTPA with parents’ and grandparents’ LTPA in different age and sex groups.

Results
Interrelationships of parental and grandparental LTPA with children’s LTPA varied by age and sex groups. For children aged 7–12 years, mothers’ LTPA was associated with higher LTPA in both boys (r = 0.22, p = 0.017) and girls (r = 0.34, p &lt; 0.001), while fathers’ LTPA was associated with higher LTPA in boys (r = 0.25, p = 0.01). High LTPA level in maternal grandfathers and grandmothers was associated with higher LTPA in grandgirls (r = 0.29, p = 0.024 and r = 0.23, p = 0.039). For adolescents aged 13–18 years, only fathers’ LTPA was associated with higher LTPA in boys (r = 0.20, p = 0.029). For young adults aged &gt;18 years, fathers’ LTPA was associated with higher LTPA in both young males (r = 0.21, p = 0.004) and females (r = 0.20, p = 0.003), while mothers’ LTPA was associated with higher LTPA in young females (r = 0.13, p = 0.009). High LTPA level in maternal grandfathers was associated with higher LTPA in grandboys (r = 0.34, p = 0.003).

Conclusions
The children’s LTPA levels associated independently with parents’ and grandparents’ LTPA depending on the child’s age and sex. Given the primary results available, further research is warranted to fully understand the interrelationships between parents' and grandparents’ LTPA and their children’s LTPA in order to create effective and targeted interventions.
O.2.2-1 Shining a light on success: the impact of the ‘Ireland Lights Up’ walking initiative on health and wellbeing
Authors: Lambe Barry , McGrath Aisling , Murphy Niamh , Briggs Nicola 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
‘Ireland Lights UP’ (ILU) is an annual walking initiative implemented by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and several other partners in Ireland. The initiative sees more than 1,000 GAA clubs turning on their floodlights for the local community to walk around their grounds over a 7-week period beginning in January. An estimated 35,000 participants take part annually. The initiative has the potential to create sustainable improvements to multiple aspects of physical, social and mental wellbeing. However, there has been limited evaluation of ILU.

Methods
This was a mixed methods study consisting of surveys with adult ILU participants in 12 GAA clubs (n = 181) and semi-structured qualitative interviews with ILU co-ordinators at both club (n = 12) and national level (n = 1). Cross-sectional surveys (six Likert scale questions assessing participation and impact on wellbeing) were administrated via an online link to an MS Form or via a structured interview. The qualitative interviews were conducted using zoom, structured using a hybrid of the RE-AIM and PRISM frameworks and analysed using thematic content analysis.
Results: The average age of survey respondents was 52.3 years and the majority (73%) were female. Almost 60% of respondents reported that they mostly walked with friends and 77% attended more than half of the organised walks. A high proportion of respondents strongly agreed that they exercised more because of ILU (56.4%), spoke to people they would not normally speak to (45.5%) and intended to maintain their increased walking (54.3%). Almost 66% stated that ILU improved their general health and wellbeing. The key themes elicited from the interviews were narratives around the lasting benefits of ILU, the restoration of connections between people, ring-fencing of quality time with friends and family and increasing social capital and connectedness.

Conclusions
Ireland Lights Up is a rare example of a PA programme already operating at scale. The standout benefit of ILU was the creation of social connections at a time when daylight hours are short and PA levels are lower. This study was formative in nature and will help to shape the research design of a more comprehensive evaluation of the implementation of ILU.

Support/funding source
non applicable.
O.2.2-2 An intervention study design to increase physical activity and health using outdoor spaces: the GoGreenRoutes project
Authors: Gomes Thayse Natacha , Suikkanen Sara , Rääsk Triin , Kuu Saima , Väänänen Ilkka , Donnelly Alan 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
For outdoor physical activity (PA), it is likely that the quality of the environment is a factor which determines adherence and compliance with PA at the population level. There is some evidence that a higher environmental quality contributes to the improvement of well-being and mental health, and increased in PA. The GoGreenRoutes intervention study will explore the relationship between outdoor environmental quality and PA adherence, and determine whether environmental exposure during PA indirectly influences health.

Project description
The project will be carried out in up to six cities, including Lahti (Finland), Limerick (Ireland), and Tallinn (Estonia) as part of the European Commission-funded project GoGreenRoutes. The participant population will comprise inactive adults of both sexes (aged 30-65y). The intervention will consist of an 8-week self-guided programme, where participants will perform PA in self-selected outdoor spaces (at least 3 times/week, 30min/session). This will be a two-group design, where the experimental group will be given advice and instructions in selecting a green route; while the control group, on the opposite, will be given advice and instructions in selecting an urban/road route. Both groups will receive information about the benefits of PA performed in outdoor spaces (control group) and green/nature spaces (experimental group). Environmental quality in each selected route will be assessed. Time spent in different movement behaviours will be measured at the baseline and week eight, using an activPAL accelerometer over a nine-day measurement period. Further, differences in anthropometric and physical fitness measurements, health perception and quality of life, sleep quality, and beliefs about green exercise will be investigated, as well as their associations with movement behaviours and environmental quality.

Conclusion
The intervention design has been guided by results from the pilot/feasibility study. It will contribute to the understanding of the relationship between environmental quality and PA adherence, and will provide data on the effects of self-selected outdoor route environmental quality on the daily PA undertaken in the sample population.

Funding Source
European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program, through the GoGreenRoutes research project under grant agreement No. 869764.
O.2.2-5 Health promotion in rural areas. Findings from two German projects on physical activity promotion among disadvantaged populations
Authors: Fleuren Tobias , Till Maike , Ziemainz Heiko , Abu-Omar Karim 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
Communities play a crucial role for health promotion, especially for disadvantaged groups. At the same time, rural communities face specific challenges when planning and conducting health promotion projects. This presentation focuses on the challenges and opportunities rural communities experienced in two German projects for physical activity promotion.

Methods
Data were obtained from city administration staff participating in the GESTALT and the BIG projects (N = 13). Data were gathered via three storywall surveys. In addition, a real-world lab with city-administration staff, representatives of sickness funds and researchers was used to follow the communities over time and consult them on project implementation.

Results
The challenges and opportunities occurred can be categorized in five domains: Infrastructure/mobility: Rural areas are often not well connected to public transport. This can hinder people to attend exercise classes. Voluntarily organized transport services or neighborhood assistance might help overcoming this challenge.

Networking
Networking is a double-edged sword. Some staff reported to experience benefits of already existing contacts to relevant stakeholder due to closely-knit communities. Others reported that it is challenging to get in touch with the network partners in the rural areas.

Durability
In some cases, the project funding was seen as a window of opportunity and a starting point for developing new structures for health promotion.

Range of offers
A need of exercise classes in rural areas resulted in the success of the projects. However, the implementation of new programs and activities can be time-consuming. Especially in rural districts, solutions often are planned and implemented on a very small scale.

Implementation
Regarding implementation, there are several challenges to overcome. The communities lacked gyms and qualified instructors for the classes. Reaching the target population was another challenge.

Conclusions
Rural communities face unique as well as general challenges when implementing exercise programs, which can impact success of project implementation. However, rural structures can also result in opportunities for the participating communities.

Support/Funding Source
Funded by the German Federal Centre for Health Education (BZgA) on behalf of and with funds from the statutory health insurance companies according to § 20a SGB V.
O.2.2-7 Pilot study of a health promotion intervention in sports clubs: evaluation of the implementation of the PROSCeSS intervention
Authors: Tezier Benjamin , Van Hoye Aurélie , Vuillemin Anne , Lemonnier Fabienne , Rostan Florence , Guillemin Francis 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose
Given the health promotion (HP) potential of the sport club (SC) and the paucity of HP interventions rigorously evaluated in this setting, a HP intervention was co-constructed from the Health Promoting SC theoretical framework to enable the application of a setting based approach. The present pilot study investigates the implementation of this intervention and how it is influenced by the characteristics of SCs.

Methods
A qualitative study involving recordings, observations and interviews was conducted with 14 SCs. Implementation of HP strategies and intervention steps was informed by the implementation traces collected during meetings, emails and calls. The influence of SCs characteristics on the implementation of the intervention and strategies was elucidated through semi-structured interviews with the project leaders of each SC. Data were analyzed based on the HPSC model.

Results
4 SCs have implemented between 9 and 13 multi-level and multi-determinant strategies that allow them to develop adapted sports sessions and educational activities nutrition, warm-up and first aid. Their ability to develop HP activities and implement intervention steps is influenced by the human resources available, the support they receive from the sports federations and the ability of a referent to get involved. Identifying SC experiences and resources to promote health and communicating HP activities were the most used strategies. The results and feedback from the project leaders enabled the intervention steps to be reworked and an evaluation design to be developed for future work.

Conclusion
This study highlights the importance of taking into consideration the needs and specificities of the contexts in which HP interventions are deployed, as well as the importance of piloting interventions. The results highlight in particular the relevance of using the setting based approach to develop a global and sustainable approach to health in SCs.

Funding
The work was supported through a partnership between Santé Publique France, Université Côte d’Azur and the Université de Lorraine and through a doctoral grant from the Grand-Est Region and the Pole Biologie-Medecine-Santé of Université de Lorraine.