Effectiveness of physical activity promotion based in primary care: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine whether trials of physical activity promotion based in primary care show sustained effects on physical activity or fitness in sedentary adults, and whether exercise referral interventions are more effective than other interventions.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Data sources

Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, EMBASE, SPORTDiscus, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, the Cochrane Library, and article reference lists.

Review methods

Review of randomised controlled trials of physical activity promotion in sedentary adults recruited in primary care, with minimum follow-up of 12 months, reporting physical activity or fitness (or both) as outcomes, and using intention to treat analyses. Two reviewers inde

SUBMITTER: Orrow G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3312793 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature