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To assess the extent of physical activity policy implementation in the Republic of Ireland using the Physical Activity Environment Policy Index framework and identify key targets for improvement.

June 26, 2023Health Research Policy and SystemsOpen Access

Assessing the implementation of physical activity-promoting public policies in the Republic of Ireland: a study using the Physical Activity Environment Policy Index (PA-EPI)

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KVKevin VolfUniversity of Limerick LKLiam KellyMemorial University of Newfoundland AHAurélie Van HoyeUniversity of Limerick

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Mixed-methods study reveals substantial gaps in public health physical activity policy implementation, highlighting critical targets for national reform.

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To assess the extent of physical activity policy implementation in the Republic of Ireland using the Physical Activity Environment Policy Index framework and identify key targets for improvement.
Conducted an eight-step mixed-methods evaluation in 2022, gathering evidence across 45 PA-EPI indicators through systematic document analysis verified by government official surveys and interviews.
Engaged 32 non-government stakeholders to evaluate policy evidence on a five-point Likert scale and collaboratively prioritize key implementation gaps.
Across 45 indicators, 1 was scored as 'none/very little', 25 were scored as 'low', 19 as 'medium', and 0 achieved full implementation.
The highest-rated implementation areas involved sustained mass media campaigns and physical activity monitoring, leading to the formulation of 10 priority action recommendations.

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Volf et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a849fb614b7d773400cc725 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-023-01013-6

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Mixed-methods study reveals substantial gaps in public health physical activity policy implementation, highlighting critical targets for national reform.

Assessing the implementation of physical activity-promoting public policies in the Republic of Ireland: a study using the Physical Activity Environment Policy Index (PA-EPI)

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