Pilot study on increased adherence to physical activity on prescription (PAP) through mindfulness: study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the Swedish population aged between 50 and 64 years only 7.1% reach the recommended level of physical activity. Physical activity on prescription (PAP) has been used in Sweden since the beginning of the twenty-first century with moderate adherence of approximately 50%. Mindfulness seems to affect motivation to and satisfaction with physical activity. The aim is to test the feasibility of a study in routine care; i.e. to test if mindfulness can improve adherence to PAP, measured by changes in physical activity.

Methods/design

We will include 90 sedentary individuals, aged 40-65 years, from primary health care centres in Sweden. Individuals will be randomised to only PAP, mindfulness and PAP or mindfulness only. The PAP group will be based on patients' preference

SUBMITTER: Nymberg P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6192071 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature