Pragmatic evaluation of a coproduced physical activity referral scheme: a UK quasi-experimental study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

UK exercise referral schemes (ERSs) have been criticised for focusing too much on exercise prescription and not enough on sustainable physical activity (PA) behaviour change. Previously, a theoretically grounded intervention (coproduced PA referral scheme, Co-PARS) was coproduced to support long-term PA behaviour change in individuals with health conditions. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Co-PARS compared with a usual care ERS and no treatment for increasing cardiorespiratory fitness.

Design

A three-arm quasi-experimental trial.

Setting

Two leisure centres providing (1) Co-PARS, (2) usual exercise referral care and one no-treatment control.

Participants

68 adults with lifestyle-related health conditions (eg, cardiov

SUBMITTER: Buckley BJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7534707 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature