Opportunities to engage health system leaders in whole systems approaches to physical activity in England.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity plays an important role in maintaining good health and wellbeing, non-communicable disease prevention and can improve healthcare outcomes. Some progress is being made on incorporating physical activity into routine care, but less on engaging health system leaders in the 'whole systems' approaches which are increasingly recognised as important for addressing complex public health challenges such as physical inactivity. This commentary builds upon the findings of a recent study and aims to identify opportunities for engaging National Health Service (NHS) systems leaders in whole systems approaches to physical activity.

Opportunities for action in england

Pockets of good practice exist from which lessons can be learned, but there are systemic issues

SUBMITTER: Bird EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8822681 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature