eprintid: 5022 rev_number: 8 eprint_status: archive userid: 2 dir: disk0/00/00/50/22 datestamp: 2022-12-12 23:30:10 lastmod: 2022-12-12 23:30:10 status_changed: 2022-12-12 23:30:10 type: article metadata_visibility: show creators_name: AlMarzooqi, Mezna A. creators_name: Saller, Franziska V. I. title: Physical Activity Counseling in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review of Content, Outcomes, and Barriers ispublished: pub subjects: uneat_dp divisions: uninimx_produccion_cientifica full_text_status: public keywords: physical activity; physical activity counseling; counseling standards; perceived barriers; Saudi Arabia abstract: Objectives: This study aimed to map the characteristics and the predominant components of clinical physical activity (PA) counseling in Saudi Arabia for adult patients and outline evidence of outcomes and prevalent barriers to its implementation. Methods: We conducted a systematic literature search of four online databases: Web of Science, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and The Cochrane Library. Each study was assessed and evaluated using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) for methodological quality. Results: A total of 120 studies were screened, and 47 studies were sought for retrieval. In total, 25 articles were eligible and were subjected to extensive review. After a detailed evaluation, only nine studies met the inclusion criteria. All included were quantitative studies that compiled descriptive and numerical data on physical activity counseling. Four studies described PA counseling information in Saudi Arabia or prescription as lifestyle modification and program structure. The programs used various techniques to motivate patients to adhere to PA protocols. In general, practitioners indicated a high perceived competence in helping patients meet PA guidelines. The most frequently stated barrier was a lack of time for PA discussions with patients, followed by a lack of training in PA counseling, and a lack of patient compliance. Significant improvements in clinical parameters and smoking, food, and exercise habits were detected in experimental trials with respective intervention programs. Conclusion: This review provides preliminary insights into the delivered intervention and standard care content, its outcomes, and clinicians’ perceived competence and barriers regarding current PA counseling approaches in Saudi Arabia. Despite the small number of studies included, this review contributes to the limited understanding of current PA counseling practices in Saudi Arabia and serves as an informational source for clinicians and policymakers and a starting point for further research. date: 2022 publication: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health volume: 19 number: 23 pagerange: 16350 id_number: doi:10.3390/ijerph192316350 refereed: TRUE issn: 1660-4601 official_url: http://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192316350 access: open language: en citation: Artículo Materias > Educación física y el deporte Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana México > Investigación > Producción Científica Abierto Inglés Objectives: This study aimed to map the characteristics and the predominant components of clinical physical activity (PA) counseling in Saudi Arabia for adult patients and outline evidence of outcomes and prevalent barriers to its implementation. Methods: We conducted a systematic literature search of four online databases: Web of Science, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and The Cochrane Library. Each study was assessed and evaluated using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) for methodological quality. Results: A total of 120 studies were screened, and 47 studies were sought for retrieval. In total, 25 articles were eligible and were subjected to extensive review. After a detailed evaluation, only nine studies met the inclusion criteria. All included were quantitative studies that compiled descriptive and numerical data on physical activity counseling. Four studies described PA counseling information in Saudi Arabia or prescription as lifestyle modification and program structure. The programs used various techniques to motivate patients to adhere to PA protocols. In general, practitioners indicated a high perceived competence in helping patients meet PA guidelines. The most frequently stated barrier was a lack of time for PA discussions with patients, followed by a lack of training in PA counseling, and a lack of patient compliance. Significant improvements in clinical parameters and smoking, food, and exercise habits were detected in experimental trials with respective intervention programs. Conclusion: This review provides preliminary insights into the delivered intervention and standard care content, its outcomes, and clinicians’ perceived competence and barriers regarding current PA counseling approaches in Saudi Arabia. Despite the small number of studies included, this review contributes to the limited understanding of current PA counseling practices in Saudi Arabia and serves as an informational source for clinicians and policymakers and a starting point for further research. metadata AlMarzooqi, Mezna A. y Saller, Franziska V. I. mail SIN ESPECIFICAR (2022) Physical Activity Counseling in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review of Content, Outcomes, and Barriers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (23). p. 16350. ISSN 1660-4601 document_url: http://repositorio.unini.edu.mx/id/eprint/5022/1/ijerph-19-16350-with-cover.pdf