Key methodological indicators of studies included in updated review (shaded studies reported a significant positive effect on PA)
| Reference | Methodological quality (0–10) | Design | PA measure | Adherence to intervention* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family-based interventions | ||||
| Chen et al 200936 | 9 | RCT | Accelerometer | No information provided |
| Hovell et al 201037 | 6 | RCT | CR 24 h recall | 75% had high attendance |
| Morgan et al 201038 | 5 | RCT | Pedometer | Participants attended 81% of sessions |
| Reinehr et al 201039 | 6 | RCT | CR questionnaire | All families (except one) had high attendance |
| Sacher et al 201040 | 5 | RCT | CR+PR questionnaire | High for 9-week sessions (mean attendance 86%), low for 12-week swim pass (32% of families used this) |
| Shelton et al 200741 | 4 | RCT | PR Diary | No information provided |
| Community-based interventions | ||||
| Black et al 201042 | 10 | RCT | Accelerometer | 52% had high attendance |
| Farley et al 200743 | 2 | CT | Direct observation | Popular upon opening, higher attendance when school was in session |
| Haire-Joshu et al 201044 | 5 | RCT | PR questionnaire | 82% had high attendance |
| Rosenkranz et al 201045 | 8 | RCT | CR questionnaire (accelerometer for during intervention sessions) | High implementation and high attendance |
↵* High attendance defined as attending all or most of the sessions offered. The information provided varies according to what was provided in the original papers.
CR, child-report; CT, controlled trial; PA, physical activity; PR, parent-report; RCT, randomised controlled trial.