Protocol for regional implementation of collaborative self-management services to promote physical activity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic diseases are generating a major health and societal burden worldwide. Healthy lifestyles, including physical activity (PA), have proven efficacy in the prevention and treatment of many chronic conditions. But, so far, national PA surveillance systems, as well as strategies for promotion of PA, have shown low impact. We hypothesize that personalized modular PA services, aligned with healthcare, addressing the needs of a broad spectrum of individual profiles may show cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

Methods

The current manuscript describes the protocol for regional implementation of collaborative self-management services to promote PA in Catalonia (7.5 M habitants) during the period 2017-2019. The protocols of three implementation studies encompassing

SUBMITTER: Barberan-Garcia A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6050723 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature