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Objective: The objective of this scoping review is to map the nature, extent, and types of literature examining sex and gender differences in falls among older adults. We will also identify gaps that exist in the current literature and opportunities for further research. Introduction: Due to the high prevalence and impact of falls on the aging population in Canada, there is a need to identify subgroups of individuals at greater risk of falls to allow for more targeted fall prevention interventions. In particular, a growing body of literature has examined differences in sex and gender among those who have fallen or those who are at risk of falling. However, there is currently a lack of literature within falls research that defines and operationalizes sex and gender terms, limiting the interpretability of health outcomes and how outcomes differ between males and females and individuals with different gender characteristics. A scoping review has been deemed appropriate due to the broad nature of this topic to focus on and inform future research. Inclusion: Studies must include individuals 60 years or older and discuss concepts related to falls and sex or gender to be eligible for inclusion. Studies will be included if the mean age of participants is 60 years or over. Methods: MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Ageline, and Psychinfo databases will be searched from inception to March 2, 2022. Following the removal of duplicate studies, titles and abstracts will be screened and selected according to predefined inclusion criteria by two or more reviewers. The selected full texts will also be screened and reasons for exclusion will be reported. Data will be extracted from included studies by two or more independent reviewers according to the Participant, Concept and Context Framework. Information regarding the aims of this review will be extracted and presented in a tabular format accompanied by a narrative summary.

Additional file 1. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Review Checklist.

Additional file 2. Final search strategies for MEDLINE, AMED, EMBASE, and CINAHL Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses extension for scoping review.

Additional file 4. Reference list of excluded studies and reasons for exclusion.

Supplemental material, sj-pdf-1-crd-10.1177_14799731221079305 for Factors associated with participation in life situations in people with COPD by Cassandra D���Amore, Sachi O���Hoski, Lauren E Griffith, Julie Richardson, Roger S Goldstein and Marla K Beauchamp in Chronic Respiratory Disease

Supplemental material, sj-pdf-1-crd-10.1177_14799731221079305 for Factors associated with participation in life situations in people with COPD by Cassandra D���Amore, Sachi O���Hoski, Lauren E Griffith, Julie Richardson, Roger S Goldstein and Marla K Beauchamp in Chronic Respiratory Disease

Additional file 3. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Flow Chart.

Additional file 6. Operational definitions of co-design terminology extracted.

OBJECTIVE The objective of this scoping review is to map the available evidence on the use of co-design in developing physical activity interventions for older adults. INTRODUCTION Remaining physically active throughout life is important for maintaining independence and quality of life. Co-design is an effective way to engage end users in health-related policy development and health care interventions; however, the definition and operational use of co-design varies widely. This scoping review will summarize the available evidence on how co-design is used to engage older adults in physical activity interventions and identify areas for future research. INCLUSION CRITERIA Studies must have at least one participant aged 60 years or older and include concepts related to co-design and physical activity to be eligible for inclusion. Eligible studies must be original, peer-reviewed research. METHODS MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and AMED databases will be searched from inception to February 18, 2021. Following duplicate removal, titles and abstracts will be screened and selected according to predefined inclusion criteria by two or more independent reviewers. Kappa level of agreement will be calculated between reviewers for selection of titles and abstracts. The remaining full texts will be screened against inclusion criteria and reasons for exclusion will be reported. Data will be extracted from included studies by two or more independent reviewers according to the Participant, Concept, Context framework. Information pertaining to the aims of this scoping review and the study methodology will be extracted and presented in tabular format accompanied by a narrative summary. SCOPING REVIEW REGISTRATION NUMBER OSF Registration (osf.io/vsw2m).