A new model of exercise referral scheme in primary care: is the effect on adherence to physical activity sustainable in the long term? A 15-month randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Studies had not yet overcome the most relevant barriers to physical activity (PA) adherence. An exercise referral scheme (ERS) with mechanisms to promote social support might enhance adherence to PA in the long term.

Setting

A randomised controlled trial in 10 primary care centres in Spain.

Objective

To assess the effectiveness of a primary care-based ERS linked to municipal resources and enhancing social support and social participation in establishing adherence to PA among adults over a 15-month period.

Participants

422 insufficiently active participants suffering from at least one chronic condition were included. 220 patients (69.5 (8.4) years; 136 women) were randomly allocated to the intervention group (IG) and 202 (68.2 (8.9) years; 121 women

SUBMITTER: Martin-Borras C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5855315 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature