Examining the Implementation of Play Streets: A Systematic Review of the Grey Literature

Bridges, Christina N.; Prochnow, Tyler; Wilkins, Emily; Porter, Keshia M. Pollack; Meyer, M. Renée Umstattd

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“…Finally, while the current study focused on the benefits of implementing multiple Play Streets over a limited time period (i.e., one summer). These findings and evaluations out of Chicago and other urban areas suggest value in scheduling Play Streets that recur across multiple years and also recur multiple times within a year [ 11 , 12 , 13 ]. Important considerations for implementers include logistical challenges (e.g., location, date/time, activities, bathrooms), the human resources needed, identification of active play equipment and partners, marketing, and retaining free access to all families, and the potential of competing demands and/or loss of novelty across time.…”

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“…Play Streets is a place-based intervention in which community members temporarily (2–4 h) close a street or activate a public space, such as a field or a parking lot, to provide a safe place for children to play. While Play Streets have been used in urban areas for decades [ 11 , 12 , 13 ], rural communities have recently adapted them to fit the needs of their communities [ 14 , 15 ]. Play Streets typically occur episodically during the summer (June–September) to provide safe active play opportunities in a time of reduced PA and structured opportunities for activity [ 16 , 17 ].…”

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“…Health behavior interventions are designed generally with a specific purpose or outcome in mind; for example, one of the primary aims of present-day Play Streets is to promote PA among children and adolescents [ 12 , 13 ]. However, interventions often have unintended side effects or impacts beyond the stated purpose of the program or aim of an evaluation or study, which can be regarded as externalities.…”

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The Effects of Play Streets on Social and Community Connectedness in Rural Communities

Meyer

Prochnow

Pickett

et al. 2021

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Promoting physical activity (PA) is a long-standing public health initiative to improve overall health and wellbeing. Innovative strategies such as Play Streets, temporary activation of public spaces to provide safe places for active play, are being adopted in urban and rural communities to increase PA among children. As part of these strategies, aspects of social and community connectedness may be strengthened. This study analyzes focus groups and interviews from rural Play Street implementation team members (n = 14) as well as adults (n = 7) and children (n = 25) who attended Play Streets hosted in rural North Carolina, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Texas to better understand the added benefits of Play Streets in community connectedness. Overall, elements of social support and social cohesion are mentioned most frequently with instrumental and conditional support; however, concepts of social capital, collective-efficacy, and social identification are also presented. Participants expressed that Play Streets provided more than just PA; they provided opportunities to access and share resources, build perceptions of safety and trust in the community, and develop relationships with others. Fostering community connection through Play Streets may reduce health inequities in rural communities by building community resilience. Community-based PA programming that enhance and capitalize on community connectedness could be effective ways to improving the overall health and wellbeing of residents.

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The Effects of Play Streets on Social and Community Connectedness in Rural Communities

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Prochnow

Pickett

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“…Even Brooks et al (2018) verify the importance and utility of grey literature in implementing the managed alcohol programs in hospital settings. Furthermore, Bridges et al (2019) while examining the grey literature reveal its utility in implementing the play streets to create a safe place for active play. Grey literature as an important source in systematic reviews and meta-analysis has been confirmed by Paez (2017).…”

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Is grey literature really grey or a hidden glory to showcase the sleeping beauty

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Purpose The study aims to showcase the developmental perspective of “grey literature” and its importance to different sectors of the society. Furthermore, issues, challenges and possibilities concerned with the existence of “grey literature” have also been discoursed. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on the existing literature published in the field of “grey literature” which was identified with the aid of three leading indexing and abstracting services, Web of Science, SciVerse Scopus, and Google Scholar. Keywords like grey literature, black literature, The Grey Journal, The International Journal on Grey Literature, International Conference on Grey Literature, non-conventional literature, semi-published literature, System for Information on Grey Literature in Europe (SIGLE), European Association for the Exploitation of Grey Literature (EAGLE), white literature, white papers, theses and dissertations, GreyNet, grey literature-electronic media, Grey market, open access, OpenNet, open access repositories, institutional repositories, open archives, electronic theses and dissertations, institutional libraries, scholarly communication, access to knowledge, metadata standards for grey literature, metadata heterogeneity, disciplinary grey literature, etc. were searched in the select databases. Simple as well as advanced search feature of the databases were made use of. Moreover, for more recent and updated information on the topic, the “citing articles” feature of the databases was also used. The “citing articles” were consulted on the basis of their relevance with the subject content. Findings The study helps to understand the definitive framework and developmental perspective of “grey literature”. “Grey Literature” has emerged as a promising content for enhancing the visibility of the ideas that were earlier unexplored and least made use of “Grey literature” has also overcome the problems and issues with its existence and adoption. Technology has played a catalytic role in eradicating the issues and problems pertinent to the “grey literature” to a greater extent. Research limitations/implications The study is based on the published literature that is indexed by only three databases, i.e. Web of Science, SciVerse Scopus and Google Scholar. Furthermore, some limited aspects of “grey literature” have been covered. Practical implications The study will be of great help to various stakeholders and policymakers to showcase the value and importance of “grey literature” for better access and exploitation. It will also be of importance to those interested to know how the literature tagged as grey changed with the passing time and how it through its unseen characteristics has evolved as an important source of information at par with the “white literature”. Originality/value The study tries to provide a demarcated and segregated outlook of the “grey literature”. It also focuses on various issues, problems and possibilities pertinent to the adoption and existence of “grey literature”.

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“…In the United States, play streets have mainly been implemented in urban and suburban communities (Bridges et al, 2020); they have never been implemented in rural communities. This potential expansion of play streets to rural areas is important because individuals living in rural communities face unique obstacles to engaging in regular PA, including dispersed land use, lack of sidewalks, and limited infrastructure such as playgrounds (Umstattd Meyer et al, 2016).…”

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Implementing Play Streets in Low-Income Rural Communities in the United States

Porter

Hamilton

Meyer

2020

Health Promotion Practice

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Play streets involve the temporary closure of streets that for a specified time create a safe place for active play. Play streets have been implemented primarily in cities; it is unknown if they could be adapted and implemented in rural areas. To learn about implementation, core components of play streets and inform adaptation, we conducted systematic peer-reviewed and grey literature searches and interviews with a purposive sample of key informants. Data were analyzed by theme and used to inform implementation of play streets by four community organizations in low-income rural areas of Maryland, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas from June to September 2017. Core elements of play streets in urban areas were present in rural settings—the content (e.g., activities offered), delivery of the intervention in partnership with community members and local organizations, and reoccurrence of play streets at a single location. There were three key adaptations relating to delivery and context to consider uniquely when implementing play streets in rural areas (1) using locations other than streets, (2) varying locations to account for geographic dispersion, and (3) maximizing participation and resources by coupling play streets with community events. Play streets can be successfully implemented in rural settings with these modifications, which support feasibility, reach, and access. Play streets in rural areas should include activities for active play that are age-appropriate and fun, without necessarily tailoring content for rural areas.

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Examining the Implementation of Play Streets: A Systematic Review of the Grey Literature

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Cited by 13 publications

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The Effects of Play Streets on Social and Community Connectedness in Rural Communities

The Effects of Play Streets on Social and Community Connectedness in Rural Communities

Is grey literature really grey or a hidden glory to showcase the sleeping beauty

Implementing Play Streets in Low-Income Rural Communities in the United States

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