Patients' experiences of physical activity on prescription with access to counsellors in routine care: a qualitative study in Sweden.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity on prescription (PAP) has been implemented in several countries, including Sweden, to support patients who might benefit from increased physical activity. This study explores the experiences of recipients of PAP in routine health care in Sweden that offers the recipients support from physical activity counsellors. The aim was to explore influences on engagement in physical activity by PAP recipients' from a long-term perspective.

Methods

We conducted individual semi-structured interviews using a topic guide with a purposively selected sample of 13 adult PAP recipients 1.5 to 2.5 years after PAP. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed through inductive and deductive content analysis. The questions were informed by Capability-O

SUBMITTER: Andersen P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6381718 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature