biostudies-literatureMino EWorld Health OrganizationBundesministerium für GesundheitFriedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg82https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11295389biostudies-literatureUnknown21(1)<h4>Background</h4>Physical activity referral schemes (PARS) are composed of various components, such as a written prescription or a person-centered approach. The role of these components in their effectiveness is yet to be understood. Therefore, we aimed to explore the relationships between PARS components and physical activity, scheme uptake, and adherence rate; and to estimate the effect of PARS.<h4>Methods</h4>We searched Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, HTA, Wiley Online Library, SAGE Journals, Taylor & Francis, Google Scholar, OpenGrey, and CORE. Eligible studies were published between 1990 and November 2023 in English or German, investigated PARS with participants aged ≥ 16 years, and reported physical activity, scheme uptake, or scheme adherence.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activityAre physical activity referral scheme components associated with increased physical activity, scheme uptake, and adherence rate? A meta-analysis and meta-regression.PMC11295389001ZMV I 1 - 2519FSB109Geidl WMino EWickramasinghe KNaber IAbu-Omar KHanson CLKlamroth SPfeifer KWhiting SWeissenfels AMcHale SGalea GBrandmeier AGelius PSchuler MfalseAre physical activity referral scheme components associated with increased physical activity, scheme uptake, and adherence rate? A meta-analysis and meta-regression.<h4>Background</h4>Physical activity referral schemes (PARS) are composed of various components, such as a written prescription or a person-centered approach. The role of these components in their effectiveness is yet to be understood. Therefore, we aimed to explore the relationships between PARS components and physical activity, scheme uptake, and adherence rate; and to estimate the effect of PARS.<h4>Methods</h4>We searched Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, HTA, Wiley Online Library, SAGE Journals, Taylor & Francis, Google Scholar, OpenGrey, and CORE. Eligible studies were published between 1990 and November 2023 in English or German, investigated PARS with participants aged ≥ 16 years, and reported physical activity, scheme uptake, or scheme adherence.2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Aug2026-05-02T12:38:28.952Z2026-04-07T18:00:07.301ZS-EPMC112953893909580510.1186/s12966-024-01623-5