Sedentarism: a concept analysis.
OBJECTIVE
Concept analysis of sedentarism.


OBJECTIVE
To analyze the concept of sedentarism and provide a definition and model of sedentarism to guide practice and research.


METHODS
Published literature.


CONCLUSIONS
Prevention and treatment of sedentarism is a priority for healthcare providers serving all developmental groups. Research is urgently needed to describe the prevalence, risk factors, and consequences of sedentarism, and to identify the most effective intervention strategies and public policy changes to promote a physically active lifestyle.
Ricciardi
Richard
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Colonel, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, Doctoral Candidate, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA. rricciardi@socal.rr.com
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