The Newcastle exercise project: a randomised controlled trial of methods to promote physical activity in primary care.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the effectiveness of combinations of three methods to promote physical activity.

Design

Randomised controlled trial. Baseline assessment with post-intervention follow up at 12 weeks and 1 year.

Setting

One urban general practice, 1995-7.

Participants

523 adults aged 40 to 64 years, randomised to four intervention groups and a control group.

Interventions

Brief (one interview) or intensive (six interviews over 12 weeks) motivational interviewing based on the stages of change model of behaviour change, with or without financial incentive (30 vouchers entitling free access to leisure facilities).

Main outcome measures

Physical activity score; sessions of moderate and vigorous activity in the preceding four weeks.

Results

SUBMITTER: Harland J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC314213 | biostudies-literature | 1999 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature