2018 International Consensus Statement on Golf and Health to guide action by people, policymakers and the golf industry

Scientific and public interest relating to golf and health has increased recently. Players, potential players, the golf industry and facilities, and decision makers will benefit from a better understanding of how to realise potential health benefits and minimise health issues related to golf. We out...

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Published in:British journal of sports medicine 2018-11, Vol.52 (22), p.1426-14361
Main Authors: Murray, Andrew D, Archibald, Daryll, Murray, Iain Robert, Hawkes, Roger A, Foster, Charlie, Barker, Kevin, Kelly, Paul, Grant, Liz, Mutrie, Nanette
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agreements
Consensus
Consensus Statement
Delphi Technique
Exercise
Golf - physiology
Health Promotion
Humans
Joint surgery
Literature reviews
Policy Making
Public health
Questionnaires
Research methodology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Sustainable development
Well being
Working groups
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Summary:Scientific and public interest relating to golf and health has increased recently. Players, potential players, the golf industry and facilities, and decision makers will benefit from a better understanding of how to realise potential health benefits and minimise health issues related to golf. We outline an International Consensus on Golf and Health. A systematic literature review informed the development of a survey. Utilising modified Delphi methods, an expert panel of 25 persons including public health and golf industry leaders, took part in serial surveys providing feedback on suggested items, and proposing new items. Predefined criteria for agreement determined whether each item was included within each survey round and in the final consensus. The working group identified 79 scientifically supportable statement items from literature review and discussions. Twenty-five experts (100%) completed all three rounds of surveys, rating each item, and suggesting modifications and/or new items for inclusion in subsequent surveys. After three rounds, 83 items achieved consensus with each with >75% agreement and
ISSN:0306-3674
1473-0480
DOI:10.1136/bjsports-2018-099509