Evaluation of the initial rollout of the physical activity referral standards policy in Scotland: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Physical activity referral schemes (PARS) allow healthcare professionals to refer patients for physical activity support. Evidence of effectiveness is equivocal. Public Health Scotland has developed 'physical activity referral standards' that aim to enhance quality, reduce variability in design and delivery and build further evidence of what works. This study evaluated stakeholder perspectives on the initial reach, adoption, implementation and effectiveness of the standards.

Design

A qualitative study using individual, online, semistructured interviews to explore stakeholder awareness and willingness to use the standards. We analysed data using the framework method within the context of the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation and Maintenance) fr

SUBMITTER: Hanson CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11758693 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature