Validity of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) in the elderly: An Integrative Literature Review

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https://doi.org/10.17696/2318-3691.28.1.2021.1906

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Exercise; Sedentary Behavior; Aged

Abstract

Introduction: The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) has been widely used in research. It is considered a good tool for measuring Physical Activity (PA), however, this questionnaire is not specific for the elderly, it is generally applied to the general population. Objective: To carry out an Integrative Review of Literature presenting the studies that investigated the validity of the IPAQ in the assessment of PA in the elderly in the last six years. Methods: An Integrative Literature Review was carried out in the PUBMED, BVS and SCOPUS databases, for the years 2014 to 2020, using the descriptors: Elderly, Aged, IPAQ questionnaire validity, Physical Activity and Exercise. Results: Eight articles were selected whose methodology presents the validity of the IPAQ, in the evaluation of elderly aged ≥ 65 years, six of the selected articles presented in their methodologies the evaluation performed by the IPAQ-L (long version) and only two articles presented IPAQ- S (short version). Conclusion: The IPAQ-L has been widely used to assess levels of PA and sedentary behavior (SB) in the elderly, evidence shows that the application of the questionnaire combined with accelerometer data has shown satisfactory measurements, however, further versions should be structured to fit this specific audience=population.

Author Biographies

  • Kessketlen Alves Miranda, Faculdade de Desporto do Porto- FADEUP
    Licenciada em Educação Física - Uninorte Especialista em Avaliação e prescição do exercício- Uninorte Especialista  em Biomecânica - Universidade do Estado do Amazonas - UEA Mestranda em Atividade Física e Desporto - Universidade da Madeira - UMa Mestranda em Atividade Física e Saúde - Faculdade de Desporto do Porto FADEUP  Membro do Centro de Treinamento de Alto Rendimento da Amazônia - CTARA
  • Ivaldo Miranda da Silva, Centro de Treinamento de Alto Rendimento da Amazônia-CTARA

    Licenciando em Música - Escola Superior de Música e Artes do Espetaculo - ESMAE

    Atleta federado de ciclismo pela equipe Manaus Esporte Clube 

    Membro do Centro de Treinamento de Alto Rendimento da Amazônia - CTARA

     

  • Juliana Cecilio Cerqueira, Faculdade de Desporto do Porto FADEUP
    Licenciada em Dança - Estácio  Especialista em Ciência, Arte e Saúde - Fiocruz Especialista  em Psicomotricidade - UCAM Mestranda em Atividade Física e Saúde - Faculdade de Desporto do Porto FADEUP 
  • Maria Paula Maia dos Santos, Faculdade de Desporto do Porto- FADEUP

    Professor Auxiliar da Universidade de Desporto do Porto

    Director de Curso de Mestrado 2° Ciclo em Atividade Física e Saúde

    Presidente da Comissão de Acompanhamento de Curso 2° Ciclo em Atividade Física e Saúde

    Membro da Comissão Cientifica 2° Ciclo em Atividade Física Adaptada

    Membro da Comissão Cientifica 2° Ciclo em Atividade Física a Terceira Idade

    Membro da Comissão de Acompanhamento de Curso Programa de Doutoramento em Atividade Física e Saúde

    Membro do Centro de Pesquisa em Atividade Física, Saúde e Lazer - CIAFEL

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Validity of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) in the elderly: An Integrative Literature Review. (2021). Archives Health Sciences, 28(1), 64-67. https://doi.org/10.17696/2318-3691.28.1.2021.1906