A scoping review of physical activity among liver transplant recipients was conducted to examine the current status, influencing factors, measurement tools and intervention methods, thereby providing a reference basis for improving patients′ physical activity levels.

This scoping review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews. The following databases were searched up to December 15, 2025: PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, VIP Database, China Biomedical Literature Service System. Literature screening, summarization, and analysis were collaboratively conducted by two researchers.

A total of 29 articles were included. Two assessment tools were identified, including the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and wearable devices. The factors influencing patient physical activity included demographic, physiological, psychological and other factors. The intervention methods included preoperative prehabilitation, postoperative exercise interventions, and information-based exercise intervention technologies.

Insufficient physical activity is a prevalent issue among liver transplant recipients, influenced by multiple factors. It is necessary to strengthen the research on localized measurement tools, timely identify liver transplant recipients with insufficient physical activity. The existing intervention strategies are characterised by a lack of standardised protocols, brief follow-up periods, and inadequate exercise adherence.