Functionality of Physical Activity Referral Schemes (PARS): A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background: Physical activity (PA) is vital to maintaining good health. However, WHO estimates that 60% of the world's population are inadequately active. To enhance PA, Physical Activity Referral Schemes (PARS) have been established by some countries. Objective: This study examined the functionality of the PARS process across different countries. Methods: This systematic review was performed and reported in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Sixteen electronic databases were searched from January 1990 to May 2020. PARS studies, published in English language and in peer-reviewed journals, that reported adherence, outcomes, disease conditions, interventions, facilitators and barriers, were included in this review. Results: Twenty-seven studies conducted acros

SUBMITTER: Albert FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7329989 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature