2004/11/01 by Angela M. Kaindl, F Rüschendorf, S Krause +9 · 2 citations
Medicine · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Psychology · #Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies #Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise #Muscle metabolism and nutrition #Rigour #CLARITY #Grey literature #Dissemination #Mental health #Psychology #Public relations #MEDLINE #Computer science #Political science #Biology #Psychiatry
paper · pdf · doi:10.1136/jmg.2004.020271
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<h3>Introduction</h3> Golf is a sport played in 206 countries worldwide by over 50 million people. It is possible that participation in golf, which is a form of physical activity, may be associated with effects on longevity, the cardiovascular, metabolic and musculoskeletal systems, as well as on mental health and well-being. We outline our scoping review protocol to examine the relationships and effects of golf on physical and mental health. <h3>Methods and analysis</h3> Best practice methodological frameworks suggested by Arksey and O9Malley, Levac <i>et al</i> and the Joanna Briggs Institute will serve as our guide, providing clarity and rigour. A scoping review provides a framework to (1) map the key concepts and evidence, (2) summarise and disseminate existing research findings to practitioners and policymakers and (3) identify gaps in the existing research. A three-step search strategy will identify reviews as well as original research, published and grey literature. An initial search will identify suitable search terms, followed by a search using keyword and index terms. Two reviewers will independently screen identified studies for final inclusion. <h3>Dissemination</h3> We will map key concepts and evidence, and disseminate existing research findings to practitioners and policymakers through peer-reviewed and non-peer reviewed publications, conferences and in-person communications. We will identify priorities for further study. This method may prove useful to examine the relationships and effects of other sports on health.