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The understanding, application and influence of complexity in national physical activity policy-making (2022)
Journal Article
Rigby, B., Dodd-Reynolds, C., & Oliver, E. (2022). The understanding, application and influence of complexity in national physical activity policy-making. Health Research Policy and Systems, 20, Article 59. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-022-00864-9

Complexity theory and systems-thinking are increasingly popular in physical activity (PA) research and policy discourse. The impact of this perspective shift, across many sectors, may be underwhelming. We explore why, by focusing on how these concept... Read More about The understanding, application and influence of complexity in national physical activity policy-making.

Effectiveness of digital interventions for reducing behavioural risks of cardiovascular disease in nonclinical adult populations: Systematic review of reviews (2021)
Journal Article
Gould, N., Yau, A., Rigby, B., Dyke, C., Remfry, E., & Chadborn, T. (2021). Effectiveness of digital interventions for reducing behavioural risks of cardiovascular disease in nonclinical adult populations: Systematic review of reviews. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23(5), Article e19688. https://doi.org/10.2196/19688

Background: Digital health interventions are increasingly being used as a supplement or replacement for face-to-face services as a part of predictive prevention. They may be offered to those who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease and need to... Read More about Effectiveness of digital interventions for reducing behavioural risks of cardiovascular disease in nonclinical adult populations: Systematic review of reviews.

Challenges, opportunities and solutions for local physical activity stakeholders: an implementation case study from a cross-sectoral physical activity network in Northeast England (2020)
Journal Article
Rigby, B., van der Graaf, P., Azevedo, L., Hayes, L., Gardner, B., & Dodd-Reynolds, C. (2020). Challenges, opportunities and solutions for local physical activity stakeholders: an implementation case study from a cross-sectoral physical activity network in Northeast England. BMC Public Health, 20, Article 1760. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-09847-3

Background: Increasingly, national policy initiatives and programmes have been developed to increase physical activity (PA). However, challenges in implementing and translating these policies into effective local-level programmes have persisted, and... Read More about Challenges, opportunities and solutions for local physical activity stakeholders: an implementation case study from a cross-sectoral physical activity network in Northeast England.

Inequities and inequalities in outdoor walking groups: a scoping review (2020)
Journal Article
Rigby, B., Dodd-Reynolds, C., & Oliver, E. (2020). Inequities and inequalities in outdoor walking groups: a scoping review. Public Health Reviews, 41, Article 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40985-020-00119-4

Background: Outdoor walking groups are widely-used programmes aimed at improving physical activity and health outcomes. Despite being promoted as accessible and inclusive, emerging work highlights participation biases based on gender, age and socioec... Read More about Inequities and inequalities in outdoor walking groups: a scoping review.