Effect of mindfulness on physical activity in primary healthcare patients: a randomised controlled trial pilot study.

ABSTRACT: Increased physical activity can have health benefits among inactive individuals. In Sweden, the healthcare system uses physical activity on prescription (PAP) to motivate patients to increase their physical activity level. Mindfulness may further heighten the internal motivation to engage in physical activity. However, previous research has not demonstrated clear evidence of such an association.

Aim

Examine the feasibility of the study design as a preparation for a full-scale study, and examine the differences, between three interventions, in change over time in physical activity levels and in related variables.

Method

Comparison between three different interventions in an ordinary primary health care setting: PAP, mindfulness, and a combination of PAP and mindfulness. Physic

SUBMITTER: Nymberg P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7968363 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature