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Jane B, Downey J. Exercise referral schemes in the UK: mapping provision and aims. J Public Health (Oxf) 2024:fdae057. [PMID: 38702841 DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdae057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Exercise Referral Schemes (ERS) are designed so health professionals can refer certain patients to a supervised programme of physical activity. However, evaluations have questioned the effectiveness of these schemes/programmes. The aim of this study was to systematically review the provision of ERS in England and analyse related promotional material. METHODS Content analysis methods were used to analyse scheme websites and promotional material. A coding scheme was used to analyse the data, which included information on the programme's aims, inclusion criteria, type of activities, accessibility and cost. RESULTS The study identified 625 sites offering ERS across 168 geographic areas. Findings highlighted a lack of clarity in what constitutes a scheme. Over a third of schemes did not explicitly state their aims, but of those that did, the focus was mainly on notions of physical and mental health benefits. CONCLUSIONS This study is the first to review the scope and offer of ERS in the UK by examining promotional material and highlights issues around the stated aims of ERS. More clarity on aims is needed in the material that promotes the schemes and most likely within the schemes themselves. Such improvements could make a difference when considering engagement with delivery stakeholders and potential participants.
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- Ben Jane
- School of Health & Wellbeing, Plymouth Marjon University, Plymouth PL6 8BH, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK
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Kilgore C. Advising older people on physical activity: challenges and strategies. Nurs Older People 2023; 35:24-29. [PMID: 36416270 DOI: 10.7748/nop.2022.e1410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Appropriate physical activity has more benefits than risks for older people. Increased physical activity enhances older people's mental and physical well-being and can contribute to reduced morbidity and early mortality. Nurses have an important role in advising older people on the level of physical activity that is right for them. Based on the national requirements for physical activity in older people, nurses can tailor their advice to each individual, address the person's concerns about potential risks and emphasise the likely benefits of them becoming more physically active. This article explains the role of nurses in promoting and encouraging physical activity in older people. It describes the historical background of this area of health promotion, considers the challenges nurses experience and discusses the strategies they can use when advising older people on physical activity.
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- Cliff Kilgore
- Kings Park Hospital, Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth, England
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Bannell DJ, France-Ratcliffe M, Buckley BJR, Crozier A, Davies AP, Hesketh KL, Jones H, Cocks M, Sprung VS. Adherence to unsupervised exercise in sedentary individuals: A randomised feasibility trial of two mobile health interventions. Digit Health 2023; 9:20552076231183552. [PMID: 37426588 PMCID: PMC10328121 DOI: 10.1177/20552076231183552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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Introduction Adherence to unsupervised exercise is poor, yet unsupervised exercise interventions are utilised in most healthcare settings. Thus, investigating novel ways to enhance adherence to unsupervised exercise is essential. This study aimed to examine the feasibility of two mobile health (mHealth) technology-supported exercise and physical activity (PA) interventions to increase adherence to unsupervised exercise. Methods Eighty-six participants were randomised to online resources (n = 44, females n = 29) or MOTIVATE (n = 42, females n = 28). The online resources group had access to booklets and videos to assist in performing a progressive exercise programme. MOTIVATE participants received exercise counselling sessions supported via mHealth biometrics which allowed instant participant feedback on exercise intensity, and communication with an exercise specialist. Heart rate (HR) monitoring, survey-reported exercise behaviour and accelerometer-derived PA were used to quantify adherence. Remote measurement techniques were used to assess anthropometrics, blood pressure, HbA1c and lipid profiles. Results HR-derived adherence rates were 22 ± 34% and 113 ± 68% in the online resources and MOTIVATE groups, respectively. Self-reported exercise behaviour demonstrated moderate (Cohen's d = 0.63, CI = 0.27 to 0.99) and large effects (Cohen's d = 0.88, CI = 0.49 to 1.26) in favour of online resources and MOTIVATE groups, respectively. When dropouts were included, 84% of remotely gathered data were available, with dropouts removed data availability was 94%. Conclusion Data suggest both interventions have a positive impact on adherence to unsupervised exercise but MOTIVATE enables participants to meet recommended exercise guidelines. Nevertheless, to maximise adherence to unsupervised exercise, future appropriately powered trials should explore the effectiveness of the MOTIVATE intervention.
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- Daniel J Bannell
- Research Institute for Sport & Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- Research Institute for Sport & Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- Department of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Research Institute for Sport & Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- Research Institute for Sport & Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- Research Institute for Sport & Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Research Institute for Sport & Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Research Institute for Sport & Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Research Institute for Sport & Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- Department of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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Hesketh K, Jones H, Kinnafick F, Shepherd SO, Wagenmakers AJM, Strauss JA, Cocks M. Home-Based HIIT and Traditional MICT Prescriptions Improve Cardiorespiratory Fitness to a Similar Extent Within an Exercise Referral Scheme for At-Risk Individuals. Front Physiol 2021; 12:750283. [PMID: 34858205 PMCID: PMC8631444 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.750283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Exercise referral schemes (ERS) are used to promote physical activity within primary care. Traditionally, ERS are conducted in a gym or leisure-center setting, with exercise prescriptions based on moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT). Home-based high-intensity interval training (Home-HIIT) has the potential to reduce perceived barriers to exercise, including lack of time and access to facilities, compared to traditional MICT prescription used with ERS and improve health related outcomes. We hypothesized that Home-HIIT would mediate greater improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) by virtue of greater adherence and compliance to the exercise prescription, compared to MICT. Methods: Patients enrolled on an ERS (Liverpool, United Kingdom) were recruited for a pragmatic trial. Participants self-selected either 12 weeks of MICT (45-135 min/week at 50-70% HRmax) or Home-HIIT (4-9 min × 1 min intervals at ≥80% of HRmax, interspersed with 1 min rest). The primary outcome was the change in CRF (VO2 peak) at post-intervention (12 weeks) and follow-up (3-month post intervention), using intention-to-treat analysis. Results: 154 participants (age 48 ± 10y; BMI 30.5 ± 6.1 kg/m2) were recruited between October 2017 and March 2019, 87 (56%) participants chose Home-HIIT and 67 (44%) MICT. VO2 peak increased post-intervention in both groups (MICT 3.9 ± 6.0 ml.kg-1.min-1, Home-HIIT 2.8 ± 4.5 ml.kg-1.min-1, P < 0.001), and was maintained at follow-up (P < 0.001). Fat mass was only reduced post MICT (MICT -1.5 ± 6.3 kg, P < 0.05, Home-HIIT -0.2 ± 2.0 kg, P = 1.00), but the reduction was not maintained at follow-up (MICT -0.6 ± 5.1 kg, Home-HIIT 0.0 ± 2.2 kg, P > 0.05). Adherence to the prescribed programs was similar (MICT 48 ± 35%, Home-HIIT 39 ± 36%, P = 0.77). Conclusion: This is the first study to evaluate the use of Home-HIIT for individuals in a primary care setting. Contrary to our hypothesis, adherence to both exercise prescriptions was poor, and CRF improved to a similar extent in both groups with improvements maintained at 3-month follow-up. We provide evidence that, although not superior, Home-HIIT could be an effective and popular additional exercise choice for patients within primary care based ERS. Clinical Trial Registration: [ClinicalTrials.gov], identifier [NCT04553614].
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- Katie Hesketh
- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Science, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Science, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom
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- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Science, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Science, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Science, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Science, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Gallegos-Carrillo K, Reyes-Morales H, Pelcastre-Villafuerte B, García-Peña C, Lobelo F, Salmeron J, Salgado-de-Snyder N. Understanding adherence of hypertensive patients in Mexico to an exercise-referral scheme for increasing physical activity. Health Promot Int 2021; 36:952-963. [PMID: 33270847 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daaa110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Among the strategies developed thus far for promoting physical activity (PA), exercise-referral schemes (ERs) have gained in popularity as an effective means of preventing secondary health conditions such as hypertension. However, information on the factors affecting adherence to these programs is limited. Using a mixed-methods approach, we undertook the present study to determine the factors associated with adherence to a specific ER aimed at increasing PA among the hypertensive patients in a Social Security institution in Mexico. Data were obtained through semi-structured questionnaires and interviews as well as from the clinical records of participants. For the quantitative component, multinomial regression analysis estimated the factors behind the varying levels of adherence. For the qualitative component, we performed a content analysis based on the health belief model. According to our findings, 80% of participants who began the ER exhibited high levels of adherence. Older age and being female were the key demographic characteristics of those showing increased adherence. Meanwhile, financial issues, the investment of time required, low perception of the benefits of PA, lack of confidence in being able to achieve changes in lifestyle, and a reluctance to acknowledge the seriousness of their health condition were the principal factors among those who did not join the program or exhibited low levels of adherence. Our findings can serve as a basis for designing PA interventions that take into account individual, cultural and administrative elements in their efforts to improve adherence to PA programs for those suffering from chronic conditions such as hypertension.
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- Information Center for Decisions in Public Health, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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- Research Department, National Institute of Geriatrics, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Academic Unit of Epidemiological Research, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Health Systems Research Center, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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Nymberg P, Calling S, Stenman E, Palmér K, Hansson EE, Sundquist K, Sundquist J, Zöller B. Effect of mindfulness on physical activity in primary healthcare patients: a randomised controlled trial pilot study. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2021; 7:70. [PMID: 33731219 PMCID: PMC7968363 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-021-00810-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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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. Physical activity was measured with self-report and ACTi Graph GT1X activity monitor. Statistical analysis was performed with a mixed-effect model to account for repeated observations and estimate differences both within groups and between groups at 3- and 6-months follow-up. Results Between September 2016 and December 2018, a total of 88 participants were randomised into three groups. The total dropout rate was 20.4%, the attendance rate to the mindfulness courses (52% > 6 times) and the web-based mindfulness training (8% > 800 min) was low according to the stated feasibility criteria. Eleven participants were excluded from analysis due to low activity monitor wear time. Neither the activity monitor data nor self-reported physical activity showed any significant differences between the groups. Conclusion The study design needs adjustment for the mindfulness intervention design before a fully scaled study can be conducted. A combination of PAP and mindfulness may increase physical activity and self-rated health more than PAP or mindfulness alone. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, registration number NCT02869854. Regional Ethical Review Board in Lund registration number 2016/404. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s40814-021-00810-6.
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- Peter Nymberg
- Center for Primary Health Care Research, Region Skåne, Lund, Sweden. .,Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
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- Center for Primary Health Care Research, Region Skåne, Lund, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Center for Primary Health Care Research, Region Skåne, Lund, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Center for Primary Health Care Research, Region Skåne, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences/Physiotherapy, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Center for Primary Health Care Research, Region Skåne, Lund, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Center for Primary Health Care Research, Region Skåne, Lund, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Center for Primary Health Care Research, Region Skåne, Lund, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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Bock BC, Palitsky R, Dunsiger SI, Williams DM, Serber ER. Exercise Video Games are Associated with More Positive Affective Response, which Predicts Physical Activity Adherence. PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE 2021; 52:101802. [PMID: 37975018 PMCID: PMC10653676 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Background A more positive affective valence during exercise is predictive of adherence to physical activity programs. This study examines the relationship between affective response during exercise and longer-term maintenance of physical activity among individuals using exercise video games (EVGs) and standard modalities of physical activity (i.e., walking, cycling). Methods Healthy adults (mean age 45.4, SD=14.5) were randomly assigned to a 12-week supervised, thrice weekly program of EVGs (n=93) or Standard exercise (n=96), and were assessed for affect immediately before, at the mid-point, and immediately after one exercise session per week. Participation in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was conducted at end of treatment (EOT) and 6-month follow up. Results EVG participants reported more positive affective valence during exercise compared to Standard participants (b=.63, SE=.08, p<.001), and perceived less exertion (b=.52, SE=.36, p=.04) compared to Standard participants. For both groups, a more positive affective valence during exercise was significantly predictive of continued physical activity at 6-months (b=6.64, SE=2.50, p=.01). EVG participants also showed a significant chronic effect such that week-to-week there were improvements in affect prior to exercise and this effect was significantly associated with greater MPVA at EOT and follow-up (b=21.96, SE=10.10, p=.03 at EOT). Among Standard participants no significant chronic effect was seen over time. Conclusions EVGs may provide an effective means of promoting more positive shifts in affective valence both during, and in anticipation of, physical activity that encourages longer-term participation.
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- Beth C Bock
- Alpert Medical School at Brown University, The Miriam Hospital, 164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI, 02906
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- Alpert Medical School at Brown University, The Miriam Hospital, 164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI, 02906
- University of Arizona, Department of Psychology, 1503 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721
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- Alpert Medical School at Brown University, The Miriam Hospital, 164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI, 02906
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- Alpert Medical School at Brown University, The Miriam Hospital, 164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI, 02906
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 67 President St, MSC 861, Charleston, SC 29425
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Prescribing Physical Activity in Parks and Nature: Health Care Provider Insights on Park Prescription Programs. J Phys Act Health 2020; 17:958-967. [PMID: 32866945 DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2019-0479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2019] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Health care providers (HCPs) promoting physical activity (PA) through programs such as Park Prescriptions (ParkRx) are gaining momentum. However, it is difficult to realize provider PA practices and program interest, and differences in program success exist by provider type (eg, primary vs secondary). This study explored HCPs' (1) PA counseling practices, (2) knowledge/interest in ParkRx, (3) barriers and resources needed to implement PA counseling and ParkRx programs, and (4) differences in primary versus secondary HCPs. METHODS An e-survey administered in Spring/Summer 2018 to HCPs in 3 states examined study objectives. RESULTS Respondents (n = 278) were mostly primary (58.3%) HCPs. The majority asked about patient PA habits and offered PA counseling (mean = 5.0, SD = 1.5; mean = 4.8, SD = 1.5), but few provided written prescriptions (mean = 2.5, SD = 1.6). Providers were satisfied with their PA counseling knowledge (mean = 3.8, SD = 1.0) but not with prescribing practices (mean = 3.2, SD = 1.1). Secondary HCPs placed higher importance (P = .012) and provided significantly more written PA prescriptions (P = .005). Time was a common barrier to prescribing PA (mean = 3.4, SD = 1.2), though more so for primary HCPs (P = .000). Although few HCPs knew about ParkRx programs, 81.6% expressed interest. Access to park information and community partnerships was an important resource for program implementation. CONCLUSIONS HCPs underutilize PA prescriptions. Despite little awareness, HCPs were interested in ParkRx programs.
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Knobé S. [Exercise on prescription: a systematic review and socio-ecological perspectives]. SANTE PUBLIQUE 2020; 31:827-836. [PMID: 32550665 DOI: 10.3917/spub.196.0827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This article presents a systematic review (2009-2018) of the literature in social sciences and public health concerning exercise on prescription. The review is oriented towards studies about the beneficiaries of these prescriptions and seeks to question the use of socio-ecological indicators. METHOD The interrogation of bibliographic databases made it possible to retain 28 papers taking into account the following inclusion criteria: (1) publication in a peer-reviewed journal; (2) prescription of physical activity by a health professional; (3) adult beneficiaries; (4) prescription for a supervised physical activity program; (5) physical activity program of at least one month; (6) socio-demographic or psychosocial indicators complementary to age and sex only. RESULTS The prescription of physical activity refers to various interventions in terms of target audiences, modalities of supervision, duration of care or type of monitoring at the end of the program. The studies are mainly related to the measurement of the physical activity level during and/or after the intervention. They mobilize essentially individual indicators and analyze few other determinants from a socio-ecological perspective. CONCLUSION Taking into account the different types and levels of determinants, in a multidimensional approach, would make it possible to identify the social, relational and territorial factors, as well as their respective weight and their links, to refine the health promotion actions and to favor levers of access to less sedentary lifestyles and lasting changes in everyday practices.
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Effectiveness of a Home-Based Telehealth Exercise Training Program for Patients With Cardiometabolic Multimorbidity: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2020; 35:491-501. [PMID: 32511110 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000000693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Exercise training has positive effects on the management of cardiometabolic conditions. Little is known about the effectiveness of home-based telehealth exercise training programs among patients with cardiometabolic multimorbidity, which is associated with functional decline and decreased health-related quality of life. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a 12-week home-based telehealth exercise training program designed to increase physical activity and exercise capacity and improve health-related quality of life in patients with cardiometabolic multimorbidity. METHODS A randomized controlled trial was conducted. Fifty eligible patients with 2 or more cardiometabolic conditions from outpatient clinics of a medical center in Northern Taiwan were randomized to either an experimental group (EG; received a 12-week home-based telehealth exercise training program) or a control group (CG; maintained usual lifestyles). The home-based telehealth exercise training program consisted of 36 individualized home-based exercise training sessions and a weekly reminder for maintenance of exercise and providing patient support. Amounts of physical activity, exercise capacity, and health-related quality of life were assessed at baseline and 12 weeks. Generalized estimating equations were used to examine the intervention effects via the interaction of time and group. RESULTS The EG had higher amounts of physical activity (β = 1333, P = .004) and moderate-intensity physical activity (β = 330, P = .04) than the CG after the intervention. The EG had increased exercise capacity (VO2peak, β = 4.43, P = .04), as well as improved health-related quality of life (physical function, β = 7.55, P = .03; and physical component summary, β = 4.42, P = .03) compared with those in the CG. CONCLUSIONS A 12-week home-based telehealth exercise training program is feasible and effective in increasing amounts of physical activity, elevating exercise capacity, and improving health-related quality of life in patients with cardiometabolic multimorbidity.
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Randomized Controlled Trial of Primary Health Care Strategies for the Promotion of Leisure-Time Physical Activity Among Older Brazilians. J Phys Act Health 2019; 16:706-714. [PMID: 31310991 DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2017-0502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2017] [Revised: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 04/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Physical activity promotion within primary health care is in the spotlight. However, few studies have evaluated the long-term effectiveness of possible interventions. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of 3 primary health care interventions in increasing leisure-time physical activity among older Brazilians. METHODS Experimental study with 142 older residents of an ongoing urban cohort in São Paulo (Brazil). Participants were randomized into 3 groups: minimal intervention group, physician-based counseling group, and individual counseling and referral for physical activity programs group (CRG). We used the long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire to assess leisure-time physical activity at baseline, 4 years after baseline without any intervention, 3 months after intervention, and 6 months after intervention. Statistical analysis included repeated analysis of variance. RESULTS At baseline, 31% of the individuals were active, and this figure remained stable for a period of 4 years. Three months after the interventions, there was a significant increase in leisure-time physical activity for CRG compared with the minimal intervention (P < .001) and physician-based counseling (P < .02) groups, and these differences persisted after 6 months (P < .001 and P < .05, respectively). CONCLUSION Results indicate that interventions with CRG are effective in producing sustained changes in physical activity among older Brazilians.
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Insufficient Reporting of Factors Associated With Exercise Referral Scheme Uptake, Attendance, and Adherence: A Systematic Review of Reviews. J Phys Act Health 2019; 16:667-676. [PMID: 31203705 DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2018-0341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2018] [Revised: 02/08/2019] [Accepted: 04/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Exercise referral schemes (ERS) are prescribed programs to tackle physical inactivity and associated noncommunicable disease. Inconsistencies in reporting, recording, and delivering ERS make it challenging to identify what works, why, and for whom. METHODS Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guided this narrative review of reviews. Electronic databases were searched for systematic reviews of ERS. Inclusion criteria and quality assessed through A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR). Data on uptake, attendance, and adherence were extracted. RESULTS Eleven reviews met inclusion criteria. AMSTAR quality was medium. Uptake ranged between 35% and 81%. Groups more likely to take up ERS included (1) females and (2) older adults. Attendance ranged from 12% to 49%. Men were more likely to attend ERS. Effect of medical diagnosis upon uptake and attendance was inconsistent. Exercises prescribed were unreported; therefore, adherence to exercise prescriptions was unreported. The influence of theoretically informed approaches on uptake, attendance, and adherence was generally lacking; however, self-determination, peer support, and supervision were reported as influencing attendance. CONCLUSIONS There was insufficient reporting across studies about uptake, attendance, and adherence. Complex interventions such as ERS require consistent definitions, recording, and reporting of these key facets, but this is not evident from the existing literature.
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Boulton ER, Horne M, Todd C. Involving Older Adults in Developing Physical Activity Interventions to Promote Engagement: a Literature Review. JOURNAL OF POPULATION AGEING 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s12062-019-09247-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Bock BC, Dunsiger SI, Ciccolo JT, Serber ER, Wu WC, Tilkemeier P, Walaska KA, Marcus BH. Exercise Videogames, Physical Activity, and Health: Wii Heart Fitness: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Am J Prev Med 2019; 56:501-511. [PMID: 30777705 PMCID: PMC7100962 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2018.11.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2018] [Revised: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/29/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Adults who engage in regular physical activity have lower rates of morbidity and mortality than those who do not. Exercise videogames may offer an attractive, sustainable alternative or supplement to traditional modes of exercise. This study compared exercise videogames with standard exercise modalities for improving uptake and maintenance of moderate to vigorous physical activity, and health risk indices. STUDY DESIGN A three-arm clinical RCT including 12 weeks of supervised laboratory-based moderate to vigorous physical activity followed by 6 months follow-up. SETTING/PARTICIPANTS This study was conducted at a university affiliated hospital research lab. Healthy, sedentary adults were eligible. INTERVENTIONS This study compared a 12-week program of supervised exercise videogames versus standard exercise (e.g., treadmill) versus control. Data were collected from January 2012 to September 2017 and analyzed in 2018. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome was weekly minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity at end of treatment, assessed at 3 and 6 months post-intervention by using self-report and accelerometer data. Health risk indices (e.g., HbA1c, lipids) were also assessed. RESULTS Participants (N=283) had an average age of 46.2 ±13.5 years; 79% were female. At end of treatment, those in the exercise videogame arm engaged in 30 minutes/week more moderate to vigorous physical activity compared with standard exercise and 85 more minutes/week than controls (all p<0.05). Exercise videogame participants had greater reductions in cholesterol, HbA1c, and body fat versus other groups. Reductions in cholesterol were twice as large in exercise videogame versus standard participants. CONCLUSIONS Exercise videogames produced greater uptake and maintenance of moderate to vigorous physical activity compared with standard exercise and improvements in multiple health risk indices. Exercise videogames may promote sustainable physical activity with significant health benefits. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study is registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov NCT03298919.
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- Beth C Bock
- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island; Department of Behavioral and Social Science, Brown School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island; The Miriam Hospital, Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island.
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- Department of Behavioral and Social Science, Brown School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island; The Miriam Hospital, Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Department of Medicine, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island; Department of Cardiology, Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island; Department of Internal Medicine, Greenville Health System, Greenville, South Carolina
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- The Miriam Hospital, Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island; Department of Behavioral and Social Science, Brown School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island
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Service Evaluation of an Exercise on Referral Scheme for Adults with Existing Health Conditions in the United Kingdom. Int J Behav Med 2019; 25:304-311. [PMID: 29143251 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-017-9699-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE This paper outlines a service evaluation of an exercise referral scheme for adults suffering from a variety of physical or mental health conditions or who were deemed are at risk of developing such conditions. The evaluation aimed to assess the impact of the scheme at increasing physical activity and at reducing BMI and waist circumference. METHOD This was a retrospective evaluation looking at levels of physical activity and changes to anthropometric measures over a period of 6 months. Each participant self-reported their levels of physical activity for the previous 7 days at three time points: baseline (T1), at 12-week exit from the scheme (T2), and at 6-month follow-up (T3). Waist circumference and BMI were also recorded by either a health professional or self-reported at these time points. RESULTS Six hundred seventy participants were referred during the evaluation period, of whom 494 were eligible. Of those 494, 211 completed the 12-week scheme and 135 completed a 6-month follow-up. Significant increases in levels of physical activity were recorded between T1 and T2 and between T1 and T3. Furthermore, significant reductions in waist circumference were noted between T1 and T2 and between T1 and T3, and BMI significantly decreased between T1 and T2 but significantly increased between T2 and T3. CONCLUSION The service has proven effective at increasing levels of physical activity among participants and has had a positive impact on waist circumference and body for clients who remain engaged with the programme.
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Nymberg P, Ekvall Hansson E, Stenman E, Calling S, Sundquist K, Sundquist J, Zöller B. Pilot study on increased adherence to physical activity on prescription (PAP) through mindfulness: study protocol. Trials 2018; 19:563. [PMID: 30333052 PMCID: PMC6192071 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-018-2932-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In the Swedish population aged between 50 and 64 years only 7.1% reach the recommended level of physical activity. Physical activity on prescription (PAP) has been used in Sweden since the beginning of the twenty-first century with moderate adherence of approximately 50%. Mindfulness seems to affect motivation to and satisfaction with physical activity. The aim is to test the feasibility of a study in routine care; i.e. to test if mindfulness can improve adherence to PAP, measured by changes in physical activity. METHODS/DESIGN We will include 90 sedentary individuals, aged 40-65 years, from primary health care centres in Sweden. Individuals will be randomised to only PAP, mindfulness and PAP or mindfulness only. The PAP group will be based on patients' preferences. The mindfulness groups will meet once a week for 8 weeks and practise 20 min of individual training per day. There will not be any motivational interview or physical activity on prescription in the group assigned to only mindfulness. The participants will complete the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, the Insomnia Severity Index and also answer questions concerning their lifestyle. Physical activity will be measured by ACTi Graph GT1X activity monitor at baseline and after 3 and 6 months. Patients with a severe psychological disease, unstable angina or a recent myocardial infarction will be excluded. The main outcome will be adherence to PAP in an ordinary primary health care setting. In this pilot study, we will also evaluate measures such as the recruitment rate, number of dropouts and adherence to mindfulness practice. DISCUSSION This study is the first to explore the effect of mindfulness on adherence to PAP and test the feasibility of the study design. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02869854 . Registered on 26 August 2016.
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- Peter Nymberg
- Lund University/Region Skåne, Centre for Primary Health Care Research, Jan Waldenströmsgata 35, Skåne University Hospital Malmö, University Hospital, SE-205 02, Malmö, Sweden.
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- Department of Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy, Lund University, Baravägen 3, SE-221 00, Lund, Sweden
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- Lund University/Region Skåne, Centre for Primary Health Care Research, Jan Waldenströmsgata 35, Skåne University Hospital Malmö, University Hospital, SE-205 02, Malmö, Sweden
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- Lund University/Region Skåne, Centre for Primary Health Care Research, Jan Waldenströmsgata 35, Skåne University Hospital Malmö, University Hospital, SE-205 02, Malmö, Sweden
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- Lund University/Region Skåne, Centre for Primary Health Care Research, Jan Waldenströmsgata 35, Skåne University Hospital Malmö, University Hospital, SE-205 02, Malmö, Sweden
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- Lund University/Region Skåne, Centre for Primary Health Care Research, Jan Waldenströmsgata 35, Skåne University Hospital Malmö, University Hospital, SE-205 02, Malmö, Sweden
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- Lund University/Region Skåne, Centre for Primary Health Care Research, Jan Waldenströmsgata 35, Skåne University Hospital Malmö, University Hospital, SE-205 02, Malmö, Sweden
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Deidda M, Coll-Planas L, Giné-Garriga M, Guerra-Balic M, Roqué i Figuls M, Tully MA, Caserotti P, Rothenbacher D, Salvà Casanovas A, Kee F, Blackburn NE, Wilson JJ, Skjødt M, Denkinger M, Wirth K, McIntosh E. Cost-effectiveness of exercise referral schemes enhanced by self-management strategies to battle sedentary behaviour in older adults: protocol for an economic evaluation alongside the SITLESS three-armed pragmatic randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e022266. [PMID: 30327403 PMCID: PMC6194476 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Promoting physical activity (PA) and reducing sedentary behaviour (SB) may exert beneficial effects on the older adult population, improving behavioural, functional, health and psychosocial outcomes in addition to reducing health, social care and personal costs. This paper describes the planned economic evaluation of SITLESS, a multicountry three-armed pragmatic randomised controlled trial (RCT) which aims to assess the short-term and long-term effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a complex intervention on SB and PA in community-dwelling older adults, based on exercise referral schemes enhanced by a group intervention providing self-management strategies to encourage lifestyle change. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A within-trial economic evaluation and long-term model from both a National Health Service/personal social services perspective and a broader societal perspective will be undertaken alongside the SITLESS multinational RCT. Healthcare costs (hospitalisations, accident and emergency visits, appointment with health professionals) and social care costs (eg, community care) will be included in the economic evaluation. For the cost-utility analysis, quality-adjusted life-years will be measured using the EQ-5D-5L and capability well-being measured using the ICEpop CAPability measure for Older people (ICECAP-O) questionnaire. Other effectiveness outcomes (health related, behavioural, functional) will be incorporated into a cost-effectiveness analysis and cost-consequence analysis.The multinational nature of this RCT implies a hierarchical structure of the data and unobserved heterogeneity between clusters that needs to be adequately modelled with appropriate statistical and econometric techniques. In addition, a long-term population health economic model will be developed and will synthesise and extrapolate within-trial data with additional data extracted from the literature linking PA and SB outcomes with longer term health states.Methods guidance for population health economic evaluation will be adopted including the use of a long-time horizon, 1.5% discount rate for costs and benefits, cost consequence analysis framework and a multisector perspective. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study design was approved by the ethics and research committee of each intervention site: the Ethics and Research Committee of Ramon Llull University (reference number: 1314001P) (Fundació Blanquerna, Spain), the Regional Committees on Health Research Ethics for Southern Denmark (reference number: S-20150186) (University of Southern Denmark, Denmark), Office for Research Ethics Committees in Northern Ireland (ORECNI reference number: 16/NI/0185) (Queen's University of Belfast) and the Ethical Review Board of Ulm University (reference number: 354/15) (Ulm, Germany). Participation is voluntary and all participants will be asked to sign informed consent before the start of the study.This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement number 634 270. This article reflects only the authors' view and the Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.The findings of the study will be disseminated to different target groups (academia, policymakers, end users) through different means following the national ethical guidelines and the dissemination regulation of the Horizon 2020 funding agency.Use of the EuroQol was registered with the EuroQol Group in 2016.Use of the ICECAP-O was registered with the University of Birmingham in March 2017. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT02629666; Pre-results.
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- Manuela Deidda
- Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (HEHTA), Institute of Health and Wellbeing (IHW), University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Fundació Salut i Envelliment–Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau (IIB-Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain
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- Facultat de Psicologia, Ciències de l’Educació i de l’Esport Blanquerna, Universitat Ramon Llull, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Facultat de Psicologia, Ciències de l’Educació i de l’Esport Blanquerna, Universitat Ramon Llull, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Fundació Salut i Envelliment–Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau (IIB-Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain
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- Centre of Excellence for Public Health (NI), Centre for Public Health, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, Center for Active and Healthy Ageing (CAHA), University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Fundació Salut i Envelliment–Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau (IIB-Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain
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- Centre of Excellence for Public Health (NI), Centre for Public Health, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre of Excellence for Public Health (NI), Centre for Public Health, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre of Excellence for Public Health (NI), Centre for Public Health, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, Center for Active and Healthy Ageing (CAHA), University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Geriatric Research Unit, Agaplesion Bethesda Clinic, Ulm University and Geriatric Center Ulm/Alb-Donau, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Medical Biometry, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
- Geriatric Research Unit, Agaplesion Bethesda Clinic, Ulm University and Geriatric Center Ulm/Alb-Donau, Ulm, Germany
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- Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (HEHTA), Institute of Health and Wellbeing (IHW), University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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Rohani H, Sadeghi E, Eslami A, Raei M, Jafari-Koshki T. Predictors of Physical Activity among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Isfahan, 2015: Structural Equation Modeling Approach. Int J Prev Med 2018; 9:66. [PMID: 30147855 PMCID: PMC6085833 DOI: 10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_394_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2016] [Accepted: 02/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been increasing globally in the recent decades. Physical activity (PA) helps preventing diabetes complications by keeping the blood sugar of T2DM patients within the normal range. The objective of this study was to explore underlying beliefs corresponding to PA in T2DM patients using health action process approach (HAPA). Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in Isfahan, 2015. A convenience sample of 203 participants with T2DM was collected. Participants completed HAPA inventory containing the following constructs: Risk perception, outcome expectation, task self-efficacy, intention, action and coping planning, coping self-efficacy, recovery self-efficacy, and PA questionnaire. Structural equation modeling was used for statistical analysis. Results The common fit indices revealed that the HAPA had an acceptable fit to the observations (CMIN/df = 2.36 [P < 0.001], root mean square error of approximation = 0.089, comparative fit index = 0.891, normal fit index = 0.902). Intention was associated with task self-efficacy (β = 0.92, P < 0.001), whereas risk perception (β = 0.16, P = 0.073) and outcome expectation (β = 0.32, P < 0.081) did not predict intention to participate in PA behavior. PA was well predicted by planning (β =0.84, P < 0.01) while it was not significantly associated to coping self-efficacy (β = 0.66, P = 0.73) and recovery self-efficacy (β = 0.6, P = 0.69). Conclusions HAPA could be used as a proper framework to identify the beliefs of the patients with T2DM and guide for effective theory-based interventions regarding PA.
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- Hosein Rohani
- Department of Public Health, Esfarayen Faculty of Medical Sciences, Esfarayen, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, Faculty of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Basic sciences, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Cantwell M, Walsh D, Furlong B, Moyna N, McCaffrey N, Boran L, Smyth S, Woods C. Healthcare professionals' knowledge and practice of physical activity promotion in cancer care: Challenges and solutions. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2017; 27:e12795. [DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- M. Cantwell
- School of Health and Human Performance; Dublin City University; Dublin 9 Ireland
- Irish Cancer Society; Dublin 4 Ireland
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- School of Health and Human Performance; Dublin City University; Dublin 9 Ireland
- Insight Centre for Data Analytics; Dublin City University; Dublin 9 Ireland
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- School of Health and Human Performance; Dublin City University; Dublin 9 Ireland
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- School of Health and Human Performance; Dublin City University; Dublin 9 Ireland
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- School of Health and Human Performance; Dublin City University; Dublin 9 Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences; Dublin City University; Dublin 9 Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences; Dublin City University; Dublin 9 Ireland
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- Health Research Institute; Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences; University of Limerick; Limerick Ireland
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James EL, Ewald BD, Johnson NA, Stacey FG, Brown WJ, Holliday EG, Jones M, Yang F, Hespe C, Plotnikoff RC. Referral for Expert Physical Activity Counseling: A Pragmatic RCT. Am J Prev Med 2017; 53:490-499. [PMID: 28818417 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2017.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2016] [Revised: 05/16/2017] [Accepted: 06/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Primary care physicians are well placed to offer physical activity counseling, but insufficient time is a barrier. Referral to an exercise specialist is an alternative. In Australia, exercise specialists are publicly funded to provide face-to-face counseling to patients who have an existing chronic illness. This trial aimed to (1) determine the efficacy of primary care physicians' referral of insufficiently active patients for counseling to increase physical activity, compared with usual care, and (2) compare the efficacy of face-to-face counseling with counseling predominantly via telephone. STUDY DESIGN Three-arm pragmatic RCT. SETTING/PARTICIPANTS Two hundred three insufficiently active (<7,000 steps/day) primary care practice patients (mean age 57 years; 70% female) recruited in New South Wales, Australia, in 2011-2014. INTERVENTION (1) Five face-to-face counseling sessions by an exercise specialist, (2) one face-to-face counseling session followed by four telephone calls by an exercise specialist, or (3) a generic mailed physical activity brochure (usual care). The counseling sessions operationalized social cognitive theory via a behavior change counseling framework. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Change in average daily step counts between baseline and 12 months. Data were analyzed in 2016. RESULTS Forty (20%) participants formally withdrew; completion rates at 3 and 6 months were 64% and 58%, respectively. Intervention attendance was high (75% received five sessions). The estimated mean difference between usual care and the combined intervention groups at 12 months was 1,002 steps/day (95% CI=244, 1,759, p=0.01). When comparing face-to-face with predominantly telephone counseling, the telephone group had a non-significant higher mean daily step count (by 619 steps) at 12 months. CONCLUSIONS Provision of expert physical activity counseling to insufficiently active primary care patients resulted in a significant increase in physical activity (approximately 70 minutes of walking per week) at 12 months. Face-to-face only and counseling conducted predominantly via telephone were both effective. This trial provides evidence to expand public funding for expert physical activity counseling and for delivery via telephone in addition to face-to-face consultations. TRIAL REGISTRATION This trial is registered at www.anzctr.org.au/ ACTRN12611000884909.
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- Erica L James
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Research on Exercise, Physical Activity and Health, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia; Clinical Research Design, IT and Statistical Support, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia; Clinical Research Design, IT and Statistical Support, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network, Ashfield, New South Wales, Australia
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- General Practice and Primary Care Research, School of Medicine, Sydney, University of Notre Dame, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
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- Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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Studies support the use of exercise prescriptions in adults, but few studies have evaluated their use in children. One common barrier to effective physical activity counseling is lack of resources. Outdoors Rx is a collaboration between the Appalachian Mountain Club and the Massachusetts General Hospital for Children that pairs exercise prescriptions with guided outdoor programs to increase physical activity among children. This article describes the design and implementation of Outdoors Rx at 2 community health centers serving ethnically diverse, low-income, urban families, as well as evaluates feedback from participating pediatricians regarding the utility of the program, barriers to success, and suggestions for improvement. Our results illustrate the feasibility of implementing a pediatric physical activity prescription program in community health centers serving traditionally underserved populations. Our data suggest that physical activity prescription programs are well received by both pediatricians and families and are a useful tool for facilitating physical activity counseling.
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- Aisha K James
- 1 Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, Boston, MA, USA
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- 2 Appalachian Mountain Club, Boston, MA, USA
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- 1 Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, Boston, MA, USA
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Lundqvist S, Börjesson M, Larsson MEH, Hagberg L, Cider Å. Physical Activity on Prescription (PAP), in patients with metabolic risk factors. A 6-month follow-up study in primary health care. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0175190. [PMID: 28403151 PMCID: PMC5389642 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0175190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2016] [Accepted: 03/22/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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There is strong evidence that inadequate physical activity (PA) leads to an increased risk of lifestyle-related diseases and premature mortality. Physical activity on prescription (PAP) is a method to increase the level of PA of patients in primary care, but needs further evaluation. The aim of this observational study was to explore the association between PAP-treatment and the PA level of patients with metabolic risk factors and the relationship between changes in the PA level and health outcomes at the 6 month follow-up. This study included 444 patients in primary care, aged 27–85 years (56% females), who were physically inactive with at least one component of metabolic syndrome. The PAP-treatment model included: individualized dialogue concerning PA, prescribed PA, and a structured follow-up. A total of 368 patients (83%) completed the 6 months of follow-up. Of these patients, 73% increased their PA level and 42% moved from an inadequate PA level to sufficient, according to public health recommendations. There were significant improvements (p≤ 0.05) in the following metabolic risk factors: body mass index, waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose, cholesterol, and low density lipoprotein. There were also significant improvements regarding health-related quality of life, assessed by the Short Form 36, in: general health, vitality, social function, mental health, role limitation-physical/emotional, mental component summary, and physical component summary. Regression analysis showed a significant association between changes in the PA level and health outcomes. During the first 6-month period, the caregiver provided PAP support 1–2 times. This study indicates that an individual-based model of PAP-treatment has the potential to change people’s PA behavior with improved metabolic risk factors and self-reported quality of life at the 6 month follow-up. Thus, PAP seems to be feasible in a clinical primary care practice, with minimum effort from healthcare professionals.
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- Stefan Lundqvist
- Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Unit of Physiotherapy, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Närhälsan Rehabilitation FaR-teamet central and western Gothenburg, Region Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Food and Nutrition and Sport Science, Faculty of Education, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Östra, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Unit of Physiotherapy, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Närhälsan Research and Development Primary Health Care, Region Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- University Health Care Research Center, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Unit of Physiotherapy, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Arsenijevic J, Groot W. Physical activity on prescription schemes (PARS): do programme characteristics influence effectiveness? Results of a systematic review and meta-analyses. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e012156. [PMID: 28153931 PMCID: PMC5293992 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Physical activity on prescription schemes (PARS) are health promotion programmes that have been implemented in various countries. The aim of this study was to outline the differences in the design of PARS in different countries. This study also explored the differences in the adherence rate to PARS and the self-reported level of physical activity between PARS users in different countries. METHOD A systematic literature review and meta-analyses were conducted. We searched PubMed and EBASCO in July 2015 and updated our search in September 2015. Studies that reported adherence to the programme and self-reported level of physical activity, published in the English language in a peer-reviewed journal since 2000, were included. The difference in the pooled adherence rate after finishing the PARS programme and the adherence rate before or during the PARS programme was 17% (95% CI 9% to 24%). The difference in the pooled physical activity was 0.93 unit score (95 CI -3.57 to 1.71). For the adherence rate, a meta-regression was conducted. RESULTS In total, 37 studies conducted in 11 different countries met the inclusion criteria. Among them, 31 reported the adherence rate, while the level of physical activity was reported in 17 studies. Results from meta-analyses show that PARS had an effect on the adherence rate of physical activity, while the results from the meta-regressions show that programme characteristics such as type of chronic disease and the follow-up period influenced the adherence rate. CONCLUSIONS The effects of PARS on adherence and self-reported physical activity were influenced by programme characteristics and also by the design of the study. Future studies on the effectiveness of PARS should use a prospective longitudinal design and combine quantitative and qualitative data. Furthermore, future evaluation studies should distinguish between evaluating the adherence rate and the self-reported physical activity among participants with different chronic diseases.
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- Jelena Arsenijevic
- Department of Health Services Research, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Services Research, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Top Institute Evidence-Based Education Research (TIER), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Dutton SN, Dennis SM, Zwar N, Harris MF. An explorative qualitative study on acceptability of physical activity assessment instruments among primary care professionals in southern Sydney. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2016; 17:138. [PMID: 27658950 PMCID: PMC5034541 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-016-0536-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2016] [Accepted: 09/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND There are a substantial number of instruments for primary-care clinicians to assess physical-activity (PA). However, there are few studies that have explored the views of clinicians regarding comparative acceptability and ease of use. A better understanding of how clinicians perceive instruments could help overcome barriers, and inform future interventions. This study explored the acceptability of five PA-assessment instruments amongst a sample of Australian primary-care clinicians, including family-physicians (FP) and practice-nurses (PN). METHODS A purposive sample of FPs (N = 9) and PNs (N = 10) from eight family-practices in southern Sydney consented to participate. Stage-1 involved semi-structured interviews with participants to select preferred instruments. An analysis of the two preferred instruments was conducted as Stage-2, to identify differences in instrument purpose and content. Stage-3 involved participants using the two instruments, selected from Stage-1, for 12-weeks. At the end of this period, semi-structured interviews were repeated to explore clinician experience. RESULTS Clinicians indicated preferences for the GP-Physical-Activity-Questionnaire and 3-Questionnaire Physical-Activity-Questionnaire. These instruments demonstrated distinct variations in content, theoretical orientation, and outcome measures. Reasons for preference included; variations in individual clinician PA levels, knowledge in PA-assessment and instrument features. CONCLUSION Findings demonstrated two instruments as preferred. Reasons for preference related to internal characteristics of clinicians such as variations in the level of individual PA and external circumstances, such as instrument features.
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- Shona Nicole Dutton
- Centre for Primary Health Care & Equity, University of NSW, Level 3, AGSM Building, Sydney, 2052 Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Room: O206, O Block, 75 East Street, Lidcombe, NSW 2141 Australia
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- School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of NSW, Level 3, Samuels Building, Sydney, 2052 Australia
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- Centre for Primary Health Care & Equity, University of NSW, Level 3, AGSM Building, Sydney, 2052 Australia
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Rohani H, Eslami AA, Ghaderi A, Jafari-Koshki T, Sadeghi E, Bidkhori M, Raei M. Validation and psychometric evaluation of physical activity belief scale among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: an application of health action process approach. Health Promot Perspect 2016; 6:71-9. [PMID: 27386421 PMCID: PMC4932225 DOI: 10.15171/hpp.2016.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2015] [Accepted: 03/18/2016] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Moderate increase in physical activity (PA) may be helpful in preventing or postponing the complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of a health action process approach (HAPA)-based PA inventory among T2DM patients. METHODS In 2015, this cross-sectional study was carried out on 203 participants recruited by convenience sampling in Isfahan, Iran. Content and face validity was confirmed by a panel of experts. The comments noted by 9 outpatients on the inventory were also investigated. Then,the items were administered to 203 T2DM patients. Construct validity was conducted using exploratory and structural equation modeling confirmatory factor analyses. Reliability was also assessed with Cronbach alpha and interclass correlation coefficient (ICC). RESULTS Content validity was acceptable (CVR = 0.62, CVI = 0.89). Exploratory factor analysis extracted seven factors (risk- perception, action self-efficacy, outcome expectancies, maintenance self-efficacy, action and coping planning, behavioral intention, and recovery self-efficacy) explaining 82.23% of the variation. The HAPA had an acceptable fit to the observations (χ2 = 3.21, df = 3, P = 0.38; RMSEA = 0.06; AGFI = 0.90; PGFI = 0.12). The range of Cronbach alpha and ICC for the scales was about 0.63 to 0.97 and 0.862 to 0.988, respectively. CONCLUSION The findings of the present study provided an initial support for the reliability and validity of the HAPA-based PA inventory among patients with T2DM.
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- Hosein Rohani
- Student Research Center, Faculty of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Health Education And Promotion, Faculty of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Kurdistan, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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Campbell F, Holmes M, Everson-Hock E, Davis S, Buckley Woods H, Anokye N, Tappenden P, Kaltenthaler E. A systematic review and economic evaluation of exercise referral schemes in primary care: a short report. Health Technol Assess 2016. [PMID: 26222987 DOI: 10.3310/hta19600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND It is estimated that only 39% of men and 29% of women in England achieve the levels of physical activity that are recommended to protect health and prevent disease. One approach to addressing this problem has been the development of exercise referral schemes (ERSs), in which health professionals refer patients to external exercise providers. These schemes have been widely rolled out across the UK despite concerns that they may not produce sustained changes in levels of physical activity and, therefore, may not be cost-effective interventions. The evidence to determine clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness was evaluated in 2009. This review seeks to update this earlier work by incorporating new evidence and re-examining the cost-effectiveness. OBJECTIVES To assess the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of ERSs compared with usual care. DESIGN Exhaustive searches of relevant electronic databases and journals were undertaken to identify new studies evaluating ERSs using a randomised controlled trial (RCT) design. RCTs that incorporated a qualitative evaluation of the intervention were identified in order to explore the barriers and facilitators to the uptake of and adherence to ERSs. Data were extracted using a previously designed tool and study quality assessed for potential bias. Where data could be pooled, meta-analyses were carried out. Qualitative analysis was also undertaken using a thematic approach. The cost-effectiveness was evaluated using a Markov structure which estimated the likelihood of becoming physically active and the subsequent risk reduction on coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The model adopts a lifetime horizon, and a NHS and Personal Social Services perspective was taken with discounting at 1.5% for both costs and benefits. RESULTS The search identified one new RCT and one new qualitative study. The new data were pooled with existing data from the 2011 review by Pavey et al. [Pavey TG, Anokye N, Taylor AH, Trueman P, Moxham T, Fox KR, et al. The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of exercise referral schemes: a systematic review and economic evaluation. Health Technol Assess 2011;15(44)] to give a total of eight studies with 5190 participants. The proportion of individuals achieving 90-150 minutes of at least moderate-intensity activity per week at 6-12 months' follow-up was greater for ERSs than usual care (relative risk 1.12; 95% confidence interval 1.04 to 1.20). Older patients and those referred for CHD risk factors appeared to be more likely than others to increase their levels of physical activity. Qualitative evidence suggests that interventions enabling the development of social support networks are beneficial in promoting uptake and adherence. Exercise referral gained 0.003 quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) at an additional cost of £225 per person. The estimated mean incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) in the probabilistic sensitivity analysis was £76,276. In the univariate sensitivity analysis the results were very sensitive (ICERs ranged from < £30,000 to > £100,000) to changes in the effect of ERSs on physical activity uptake and the duration of the protective effects and the direct health-related quality-of-life gains attributable to physical activity. CONCLUSIONS Exercise referral schemes result in a small improvement in the number of people who increase their levels of physical activity. The cost-effectiveness analysis indicates that the ICER for ERSs compared with usual care is around £76,000 per QALY, although the cost-effectiveness of ERSs is subject to considerable uncertainty. STUDY REGISTRATION This study is registered as PROSPERO CRD42013005200. FUNDING National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme.
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- Fiona Campbell
- Health Economics and Decision Science, School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Health Economics and Decision Science, School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Health Economics and Decision Science, School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Health Economics and Decision Science, School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Health Economics and Decision Science, School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Health Economics Research Group (HERG), Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK
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- Health Economics and Decision Science, School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Health Economics and Decision Science, School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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Leemrijse CJ, de Bakker DH, Ooms L, Veenhof C. Collaboration of general practitioners and exercise providers in promotion of physical activity a written survey among general practitioners. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2015; 16:96. [PMID: 26245953 PMCID: PMC4527276 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-015-0316-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2015] [Accepted: 07/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND General practitioners have an ideal position to motivate inactive patients to increase their physical activity. Most patients are able to exercise in regular local facilities outside the health care setting. The purpose of this study was to get insight into general practitioners perceptions and current practices regarding referral of patients to local exercise facilities. Furthermore, collaboration with exercise providers in the community was investigated, and motivators and barriers for referral. METHODS A written questionnaire sent to a representative random sample of 800 Dutch general practitioners. Descriptive statistics and Chi(2) tests were used. RESULTS All responding general practitioners (340) recommend their patients to take more exercise when necessary and 87 % say to refer patients sometimes. Limited motivation of the patient (44 %) and reduced health status (34 %) are the most mentioned barriers for advising patients to increase physical activity. When referred, most patients are send to a physical therapist (69 %) but also local exercise facilities were mentioned (54 %). The most important barrier for referring patients to local exercise activities are patients limited financial possibilities (46 %). Restricted knowledge of local exercise- or sport facilities was an additional barrier (19 %). There is little structural collaboration between general practitioners and exercise providers, but when collaboration exists general practitioners refer more often. Positive experiences of patients (67 %), affordable offers (59 %) and information of local exercise facilities (46 %) are seen as important promoting factors for referral. Although 32 % of the general practitioners think that good collaboration would be stimulating, regular meetings with sports and exercise providers were considered the least important for increasing referral (3 %). CONCLUSIONS Dutch physicians have a positive attitude towards stimulating physical activity but referral to local exercise facilities is low. Referral is partly hindered by restricted knowledge of local exercise facilities. Although general practitioners think that collaboration is important for physical activity promotion, it should not cost them much extra time. A coordinator with knowledge of the local situation can facilitate contacts between GP practices and sports providers.
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- C J Leemrijse
- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), Department of Local Organization of Care, PO Box 1568, 3500 BN, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Tilburg University Tranzo, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, PO Box 90153, 5000 LE, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
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- Stichting Onbeperkt Sportief, PO Box 200, 3980 CE, Bunnik, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Nursing Science & Sport, University Medical Center Utrecht, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, PO Box 85500, 3508 GA, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Hilton C, Trigg R, Minniti A. Improving the psychological evaluation of exercise referral: Psychometric properties of the Exercise Referral Quality of Life Scale. Health Psychol Open 2015; 2:2055102915590317. [PMID: 28070361 PMCID: PMC5193295 DOI: 10.1177/2055102915590317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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There is a growing need to assess the psychological outcomes of exercise referral and the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence has called for the routine assessment of life-quality. However, a quality of life scale specific to the requirements of exercise referral is currently unavailable. Therefore, the aim of this study was to produce a quality of life measure for this purpose. The Exercise Referral Quality of Life Scale is a 22-item measure comprising three domains: mental and physical health, injury pain and illness and physical activity facilitators. Exploratory factor analysis determined the initial factor structure and was subsequently confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis. Additional scale properties were also assessed. The scale contributes to the global need for improved consistent psychological outcome assessment of exercise referral.
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Exercise videogames for physical activity and fitness: Design and rationale of the Wii Heart Fitness trial. Contemp Clin Trials 2015; 42:204-12. [PMID: 25896114 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2015.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2015] [Revised: 04/09/2015] [Accepted: 04/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Despite numerous health benefits, less than half of American adults engage in regular physical activity. Exercise videogames (EVG) may be a practical and attractive alternative to traditional forms of exercise. However there is insufficient research to determine whether EVG play alone is sufficient to produce prolonged engagement in physical activity or improvements in cardiovascular fitness and overall health risk. The goal of the present study is to test the efficacy of exercise videogames to increase time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and to improve cardiovascular risk indices among adults. METHODS Wii Heart Fitness is a rigorous 3-arm randomized controlled trial with adults comparing three 12-week programs: (1) supervised EVGs, (2) supervised standard exercise, and (3) a control condition. Heart rate is monitored continuously throughout all exercise sessions. Assessments are conducted at baseline, end of intervention (week 12), 6 and 9 months. The primary outcome is time spent in MVPA physical activity. Secondary outcomes include changes in cardiovascular fitness, body composition, blood lipid profiles and maintenance of physical activity through six months post-treatment. Changes in cognitive and affective constructs derived from Self Determination and Social Cognitive Theories will be examined to explain the differential outcomes between the two active treatment conditions. CONCLUSION The Wii Heart Fitness study is designed to test whether regular participation in EVGs can be an adequate source of physical activity for adults. This study will produce new data on the effect of EVGs on cardiovascular fitness indices and prolonged engagement with physical activity.
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James EL, Ewald B, Johnson N, Brown W, Stacey FG, Mcelduff P, Booth A, Yang F, Hespe C, Plotnikoff RC. Efficacy of GP referral of insufficiently active patients for expert physical activity counseling: protocol for a pragmatic randomized trial (The NewCOACH trial). BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2014; 15:218. [PMID: 25543688 PMCID: PMC4305254 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-014-0218-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2014] [Accepted: 12/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background Physical inactivity is fourth in the list of risk factors for global mortality. General practitioners are well placed to offer physical activity counseling but insufficient time is a barrier. Although referral to an exercise specialist is an alternative, in Australia, these allied health professionals are only publicly funded to provide face-to-face counseling to patients who have an existing chronic illness. Accordingly, this trial aims to determine the efficacy of GP referral of insufficiently active patients (regardless of their chronic disease status) for physical activity counseling (either face-to-face or predominately via telephone) by exercise specialists, based on patients’ objectively assessed physical activity levels, compared with usual care. If the trial is efficacious, the equivalence and cost-effectiveness of face-to-face counseling versus telephone counseling will be assessed. Methods This three arm pragmatic randomized trial will involve the recruitment of 261 patients from primary care clinics in metropolitan and regional areas of New South Wales, Australia. Insufficiently active (less than 7000 steps/day) consenting adult patients will be randomly assigned to: 1) five face-to-face counseling sessions, 2) one face-to-face counseling session followed by four telephone calls, or 3) a generic mailed physical activity brochure (usual care). The interventions will operationalize social cognitive theory via a behavior change counseling framework. Participants will complete a survey and seven days of pedometry at baseline, and at three and 12 months post-randomization. The primary analyses will be based on intention-to-treat principles and will compare: (i) mean change in average daily step counts between baseline and 12 months for the combined intervention group (Group 1: face-to-face, and Group 2: telephone) and usual care (Group 3); (ii) step counts at 3 months post-randomization. Secondary outcomes include: self-reported physical activity, sedentary behavior, quality of life, and depression. Discussion If referral of primary care patients to exercise specialists increases physical activity, this process offers the prospect of systematically and sustainably reaching a large proportion of insufficiently active adults. If shown to be efficacious this trial provides evidence to expand public funding beyond those with a chronic disease and for delivery via telephone as well as face-to-face consultations. Trial registration Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12611000884909.
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- Erica L James
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia. .,Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia. .,Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia. .,Hunter Medical Research Institute, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia. .,Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia. .,Hunter Medical Research Institute, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia. .,Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia. .,Hunter Medical Research Institute, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Human Movement Studies, University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia.
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia. .,Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia. .,Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia. .,Hunter Medical Research Institute, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia.
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- Inner West Sydney Medicare Local, Ashfield, NSW, Australia.
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- General Practice Research, School of Medicine, Sydney, The University of Notre Dame, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia.
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- Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia. .,Hunter Medical Research Institute, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia.
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Littlecott HJ, Moore GF, Moore L, Murphy S. Psychosocial mediators of change in physical activity in the Welsh national exercise referral scheme: secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2014; 11:109. [PMID: 25209188 PMCID: PMC4173052 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-014-0109-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2013] [Accepted: 08/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE While an increasing number of randomised controlled trials report impacts of exercise referral schemes (ERS) on physical activity, few have investigated the mechanisms through which increases in physical activity are produced. This study examines whether a National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) in Wales is associated with improvements in autonomous motivation, self-efficacy and social support, and whether change in physical activity is mediated by change in these psychosocial processes. METHODS A pragmatic randomised controlled trial of NERS across 12 LHBs in Wales. Questionnaires measured demographic data and physical activity at baseline. Participants (N = 2160) with depression, anxiety or CHD risk factors were referred by health professionals and randomly assigned to control or intervention. At six months psychological process measures were collected by questionnaire. At 12 months physical activity was assessed by 7 Day PAR telephone interview. Regressions tested intervention effects on psychosocial variables, physical activity before and after adjusting for mediators and socio demographic patterning. RESULTS Significant intervention effects were found for autonomous motivation and social support for exercise at 6 months. No intervention effect was observed for self-efficacy. The data are consistent with a hypothesis of partial mediation of the intervention effect by autonomous motivation. Analysis of moderators showed significant improvements in relative autonomy in all subgroups. The greatest improvements in autonomous motivation were observed among patients who were least active at baseline. DISCUSSION The present study offered key insights into psychosocial processes of change in an exercise referral scheme, with effects on physical activity mediated by autonomous motivation. Findings support the use of self-determination theory as a framework for ERS. Further research is required to explain socio-demographic patterning in responses to ERS, with changes in motivation occurring among all sub-groups of participants, though not always leading to higher adherence or behavioural change. This highlights the importance of socio-ecological approaches to developing and evaluating behaviour change interventions, which consider factors beyond the individual, including conditions in which improved motivation does or does not produce behavioural change. TRIAL REGISTER NUMBER ISRCTN47680448.
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- Hannah J Littlecott
- />DECIPHer, School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, 1-3 Museum Place, Cardiff, Wales UK
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- />DECIPHer, School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, 1-3 Museum Place, Cardiff, Wales UK
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- />MRC/CSO Social & Public Health Sciences Unit (SPHSU), University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland UK
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- />DECIPHer, School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, 1-3 Museum Place, Cardiff, Wales UK
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Belem da Silva CT, Schuch F, Costa M, Hirakata V, Manfro GG. Somatic, but not cognitive, symptoms of anxiety predict lower levels of physical activity in panic disorder patients. J Affect Disord 2014; 164:63-8. [PMID: 24856555 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2014.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2013] [Revised: 04/09/2014] [Accepted: 04/09/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Anxiety disorders have gathered much attention as possible risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD), possibly mediated by an unhealthy lifestyle (e.g. low physical activity). However, prospective studies on anxiety disorders and CVD show conflicting results. A possible explanation is that somatic symptoms of anxiety may have a more specific cardiovascular effect than cognitive symptoms across different anxiety disorders. The present study investigated the association between cognitive and somatic symptoms of anxiety and physical activity (PA) in a sample of panic disorder (PD) outpatients. METHODS One-hundred and two outpatients with a lifetime diagnosis of PD from a previously studied cohort were contacted. Patients were evaluated throughout the MINI, the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). After performing a multivariate regression analysis, groups were divided into high and low somatic anxiety. RESULTS Patients with high somatic anxiety showed a significantly higher prevalence of low level of PA as compared to those with low somatic anxiety (62.5 versus 34.3%; χ²= 5.33; df=1; P=.021). Somatic symptoms of anxiety remained the only important predictors of low level of PA (odds ratio [OR] 2.81; 95% CI 1.00-7.90; p=.050) in the multivariate model. LIMITATIONS The main limitations of the present study are the cross-sectional design and the small sample size. CONCLUSIONS Results support specific effects of somatic symptoms of anxiety on risk for low level of PA, which might explain inconsistent results regarding CVD risk in the literature.
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- Cristiano Tschiedel Belem da Silva
- Anxiety Disorders Outpatient Program, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil; Post-graduation Program in Medical Sciences: Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil.
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- Anxiety Disorders Outpatient Program, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil; Post-graduation Program in Medical Sciences: Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil
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- Anxiety Disorders Outpatient Program, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil
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- Biostatistics Unit, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Brazil
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- Anxiety Disorders Outpatient Program, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil; Post-graduation Program in Medical Sciences: Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil
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Primary healthcare nurses' experiences of physical activity referrals: an interview study. Prim Health Care Res Dev 2014; 16:270-80. [PMID: 25075720 DOI: 10.1017/s1463423614000267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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AIM The aim of this study is to illuminate primary health care (PHC) nurses' experiences of physical activity referrals (PARs). BACKGROUND Despite extensive knowledge about the substantial health effects physical activities can produce, fewer and fewer people in our modern society regularly engage in physical activity. Within health care and, particularly, within the PHC arena, nurses meet people on a daily basis who need help to engage in a healthier lifestyle. The possibility of issuing written prescriptions for physical activities, often referred to as PARs, has been introduced as a tool to support such lifestyles. However, even though PHC nurses can prescribe physical activities, studies investigating their experience in this type of nursing intervention are rare. METHODS For this study, 12 semi-structured interviews were conducted with PHC nurses, and the transcribed texts were analysed using a qualitative content analysis. FINDINGS Two categories--PARs, an important nursing intervention, and PARs, the necessity of organisational support--reflected the nurses' experiences in using PARs. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that viewing the PAR as a complex intervention, with all that this entails, might be one approach to increasing the number of PARs being issued. Simpler systems, more time and the potential for testing the effectiveness of follow-ups could be possible ways of achieving this.
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Giles EL, Robalino S, McColl E, Sniehotta FF, Adams J. The effectiveness of financial incentives for health behaviour change: systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2014; 9:e90347. [PMID: 24618584 PMCID: PMC3949711 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0090347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 276] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2013] [Accepted: 01/28/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Financial incentive interventions have been suggested as one method of promoting healthy behaviour change. OBJECTIVES To conduct a systematic review of the effectiveness of financial incentive interventions for encouraging healthy behaviour change; to explore whether effects vary according to the type of behaviour incentivised, post-intervention follow-up time, or incentive value. DATA SOURCES Searches were of relevant electronic databases, research registers, www.google.com, and the reference lists of previous reviews; and requests for information sent to relevant mailing lists. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Controlled evaluations of the effectiveness of financial incentive interventions, compared to no intervention or usual care, to encourage healthy behaviour change, in non-clinical adult populations, living in high-income countries, were included. STUDY APPRAISAL AND SYNTHESIS The Cochrane Risk of Bias tool was used to assess all included studies. Meta-analysis was used to explore the effect of financial incentive interventions within groups of similar behaviours and overall. Meta-regression was used to determine if effect varied according to post-intervention follow up time, or incentive value. RESULTS Seventeen papers reporting on 16 studies on smoking cessation (n = 10), attendance for vaccination or screening (n = 5), and physical activity (n = 1) were included. In meta-analyses, the average effect of incentive interventions was greater than control for short-term (≤ six months) smoking cessation (relative risk (95% confidence intervals): 2.48 (1.77 to 3.46); long-term (>six months) smoking cessation (1.50 (1.05 to 2.14)); attendance for vaccination or screening (1.92 (1.46 to 2.53)); and for all behaviours combined (1.62 (1.38 to 1.91)). There was not convincing evidence that effects were different between different groups of behaviours. Meta-regression found some, limited, evidence that effect sizes decreased as post-intervention follow-up period and incentive value increased. However, the latter effect may be confounded by the former. CONCLUSIONS The available evidence suggests that financial incentive interventions are more effective than usual care or no intervention for encouraging healthy behaviour change. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42012002393.
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- Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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- Newcastle Clinical Trials Unit, Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, The Medical School, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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F. Moore G, Raisanen L, Moore L, Ud Din N, Murphy S. Mixed-method process evaluation of the Welsh National Exercise Referral Scheme. HEALTH EDUCATION 2013. [DOI: 10.1108/he-08-2012-0046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The long-term effectiveness of need-supportive physical activity counseling compared with a standard referral in sedentary older adults. J Aging Phys Act 2013; 22:186-98. [PMID: 23628840 DOI: 10.1123/japa.2012-0261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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This study compared the long-term effectiveness of three physical activity counseling strategies among sedentary older adults: a 1-contact referral (REFER), a 1-contact individualized walking program (WALK), and multiple-contact, individually tailored, and need-supportive coaching based on the self-determination theory (COACH). Participants (n = 442) completed measurements before (pretest), immediately after (posttest), and 1 yr after (follow-up test) a 10-wk intervention. Linear mixed models demonstrated significant time-by-condition interaction effects from pre- to posttest. More specifically, WALK and COACH yielded larger increases in daily steps and self-reported physical activity than REFER. Similarly, self-reported physical activity increased more from pre- to follow-up test in WALK and COACH compared with REFER. Autonomous motivation mediated the effect of perceived need-support on physical activity, irrespective of counseling strategy. These results demonstrate the long-term effectiveness of both a 1-contact individualized walking program and a more time-consuming, need-supportive coaching, especially in comparison with a standard referral to local opportunities.
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Exploring the Potential of Case Formulation Within Exercise Psychology. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL SPORT PSYCHOLOGY 2013. [DOI: 10.1123/jcsp.7.1.60] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The purpose of this article is to expand the literature on case formulation as a clinical tool for use within exercise psychology, generally and lifestyle behavior change interventions, specifically. Existing research offers limited support for the efficacy of current physical activity behavior change intervention strategies, particularly in the long-term. The present paper argues that intervention strategies need to pay greater attention to the complex and individualistic nature of exercise and health related behaviors. It has been suggested that existing intervention designs tend to conform to a medical model approach, which can at times potentially neglect the complex array of personal and situational factors that impact on human motivation and behavior. Case formulation is presented as a means of encouraging a dynamic and comprehensive approach to the development and implementation of practical interventions within the health behavior change field. The adoption of these clinical techniques may facilitate the careful consideration of variations in the development, manifestation, and maintaining mechanisms of problematic behaviors (e.g., inactivity). An overview of case formulation in its different forms is presented alongside a justification for its use within exercise psychology.
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Fritz T, Caidahl K, Krook A, Lundström P, Mashili F, Osler M, Szekeres FLM, Östenson CG, Wändell P, Zierath JR. Effects of Nordic walking on cardiovascular risk factors in overweight individuals with type 2 diabetes, impaired or normal glucose tolerance. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2013; 29:25-32. [PMID: 22887834 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.2321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2011] [Accepted: 07/20/2012] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Physical activity remains a valuable prevention for metabolic disease. The effects of Nordic walking on cardiovascular risk factors were determined in overweight individuals with normal or disturbed glucose regulation. METHODS We included 213 individuals, aged 60 ± 5.3 years and with body mass index (BMI) of 30.2 ± 3.8 kg/m(2); of these, 128 had normal glucose tolerance (NGT), 35 had impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and 50 had type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Participants were randomized to unaltered physical activity or to 5 h per week of Nordic walking with poles, for a 4-month period. Dietary habits were unaltered. BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure, glucose tolerance, clinical chemistry, maximal oxygen uptake (peak VO(2)) and self-reported physical activity (questionnaire) were assessed at the time of inclusion and after 4 months. The participants in the exercise-intervention group kept a walking diary. RESULTS In the NGT exercise group, self-reported physical activity increased markedly, and body weight (-2.0 ± 3.8 kg), BMI (-0.8 ± 1.4 kg/m(2)) and waist circumference (-4.9 ± 4.4 cm) (mean ± SD) decreased. Exercise power output (12.9 ± 9.9 W) and peak VO(2) (2.7 ± 2.8 mL/kg/min) increased in the IGT exercise group. More cardiovascular risk factors were improved after exercise intervention in people with NGT compared with those with IGT or T2DM. Exercise capacity improved significantly in all three groups of participants who reported at least 80% compliance with the scheduled exercise. CONCLUSIONS Nordic walking improved anthropometric measurements and exercise capacity. However, unsupervised Nordic walking may not provide a sufficient increase in exercise intensity to achieve ultimate health-promoting benefits on the cardiovascular parameters assessed in this study, particularly for those with disturbed glucose regulation.
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- Center for Family and Community Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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Kilbride C, Norris M, Theis N, Mohagheghi AA. Action for Rehabilitation from Neurological Injury (ARNI): A pragmatic study of functional training for stroke survivors. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.4236/ojtr.2013.12008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Best Practice Physical Activity Programs for Older Adults and ADL/IADL Performance. TOPICS IN GERIATRIC REHABILITATION 2013. [DOI: 10.1097/tgr.0b013e3182780813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Sharma H, Bulley C, van Wijck FM. Experiences of an exercise referral scheme from the perspective of people with chronic stroke: a qualitative study. Physiotherapy 2012; 98:336-43. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2011.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2010] [Accepted: 05/29/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Galaviz K, Lévesque L, Kotecha J. Evaluating the effectiveness of a physical activity referral scheme among women. J Prim Care Community Health 2012; 4:167-71. [PMID: 23799702 DOI: 10.1177/2150131912463243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Evidence supports the effectiveness of interventions delivered in primary care to promote physical activity (PA). Specifically, approaches where physician counseling is coupled with other strategies (eg, referrals to community resources) have been recognized as the most promising. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of a PA prescription plus referral intervention versus a prescription only intervention delivered in primary care. Ten family physicians and their female patients (N = 35, mean age = 36 years) were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 conditions: prescription plus (n = 12), prescription only (n = 12), and usual care (n = 11). The prescription plus group received a PA prescription plus a referral to a community program, the prescription only group received only the PA prescription, and the usual care group received usual health care. The Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire was used to measure PA. A significant increase on the PA score (P < .05, partial η(2) = .178) and on total weekly PA minutes (P < .05, partial η(2) = .179) was observed in both prescription groups after the intervention. There were no significant group differences (P > .05). No PA changes were observed in the usual care group. Findings from this pilot study suggest that brief PA counseling and a prescription delivered in primary care can be effective for promoting PA among women. Referring patients did not seem to enhance the effect on PA.
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Gademan MGJ, Deutekom M, Hosper K, Stronks K. The effect of exercise on prescription on physical activity and wellbeing in a multi-ethnic female population: A controlled trial. BMC Public Health 2012; 12:758. [PMID: 22963588 PMCID: PMC3490781 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-12-758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2012] [Accepted: 08/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background In Western countries, individuals from multi-ethnic disadvantaged populations are less physically active than the Western population as a whole. This lack of physical activity (PA) may be one of the factors explaining disparities in health. Exercise on Prescription” (EoP), is an exercise program to which persons are referred by primary care. It has been developed to suit the needs of physically inactive women from diverse ethnic backgrounds living in deprived neighborhoods in the Netherlands. The effectiveness of this program has however, not yet been proven. Methods A total of 514 women from diverse ethnic backgrounds were included in this study (192 EoP, 322 control group). Women in the EoP group participated in 18 sessions of supervised PA. The control group received care as usual. At baseline, 6 and 12 months the women attended an interview and a physical examination. Outcome measures were PA, BMI, weight circumference, fat percentage, oxygen uptake, mental well-being, subjective health and use of care. Results Of the participants 59% had a low educational level and 90% of the women were overweight or obese. Compliance was high, only 14% dropped out during the course of the program. Total PA did not change, PA during leisure time increased at 6 and at 12 months and PA during household activities increased at 12 months (PEoPvsControl < 0.05). EoP had no significant effect on the other outcome variables. Conclusions EoP was successful in recruiting its target population and compliance was high. The effect of EoP on PA, health and mental well-being was limited. In this format EoP does not seem to be effective for increasing PA and the health status of non-Western migrant women. Trial registration Dutch Trial register: NTR1294
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- Department of Public Health, Academic Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, Postbus 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Stenman E, Leijon ME, Calling S, Bergmark C, Arvidsson D, Gerdtham UG, Sundquist K, Ekesbo R. Study protocol: a multi-professional team intervention of physical activity referrals in primary care patients with cardiovascular risk factors--the Dalby lifestyle intervention cohort (DALICO) study. BMC Health Serv Res 2012; 12:173. [PMID: 22726659 PMCID: PMC3523973 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-12-173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2010] [Accepted: 05/31/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The present study protocol describes the trial design of a primary care intervention cohort study, which examines whether an extended, multi-professional physical activity referral (PAR) intervention is more effective in enhancing and maintaining self-reported physical activity than physical activity prescription in usual care. The study targets patients with newly diagnosed hypertension and/or type 2 diabetes. Secondary outcomes include: need of pharmacological therapy; blood pressure/plasma glucose; physical fitness and anthropometric variables; mental health; health related quality of life; and cost-effectiveness. METHODS/DESIGN The study is designed as a long-term intervention. Three primary care centres are involved in the study, each constituting one of three treatment groups: 1) Intervention group (IG): multi-professional team intervention with PAR, 2) Control group A (CA): physical activity prescription in usual care and 3) Control group B: treatment as usual (retrospective data collection). The intervention is based on self-determination theory and follows the principles of motivational interviewing. The primary outcome, physical activity, is measured with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and expressed as metabolic equivalent of task (MET)-minutes per week. Physical fitness is estimated with the 6-minute walk test in IG only. Variables such as health behaviours; health-related quality of life; motivation to change; mental health; demographics and socioeconomic characteristics are assessed with an electronic study questionnaire that submits all data to a patient database, which automatically provides feed-back to the health-care providers on the patients' health status. Cost-effectiveness of the intervention is evaluated continuously and the intermediate outcomes of the intervention are extrapolated by economic modelling. DISCUSSIONS By helping patients to overcome practical, social and cultural obstacles and increase their internal motivation for physical activity we aim to improve their physical health in a long-term perspective. The targeted patients belong to a patient category that is supposed to benefit from increased physical activity in terms of improved physiological values, mental status and quality of life, decreased risk of complications and maybe a decreased need of medication.
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- Center for Primary Health Care Research, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.
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Tobi P, Estacio EV, Yu G, Renton A, Foster N. Who stays, who drops out? Biosocial predictors of longer-term adherence in participants attending an exercise referral scheme in the UK. BMC Public Health 2012; 12:347. [PMID: 22578185 PMCID: PMC3508808 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-12-347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2011] [Accepted: 03/07/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Exercise referral schemes are one of the most popular forms of physical activity intervention in primary care in the UK and present an opportunity to better understand the factors related to exercise adherence. But standard schemes tend to be delivered over a short period and so provide information about the factors associated with short-term adherence. This retrospective register-based study of a longer-duration scheme allowed investigation of longer-term adherence. Methods Social, physiological and anthropometric data were extracted from records of a cohort of ERS participants who had enrolled between 01 January and 31 December 2007 (n = 701). Characteristics of adherers and non-adherers were compared and potential predictors of longer-term adherence examined using binomial logistic regression. Results Significant adjusted odds ratios predicting longer-term adherence were found for age and medical condition. For every 10 year increase in age, the odds of people continuing exercise increased by 21.8% (OR = 1.02; CI = 1.00 to 1.04; p = 0.03). Participants referred with orthopaedic (OR = 0.25; CI = 0.07-0.94; p = 0.04), cardiovascular (OR = 0.18; CI = 0.05-0.70; p = 0.01) and other (OR = 0.20; CI = 0.04-0.93; p = 0.04) problems had significantly lower odds of adhering than those with metabolic conditions. Conclusion Improved understanding of the factors that influence adherence to exercise referral schemes will enable providers develop better referral guidance and tailor schemes to better meet participants’ needs. Longer-term schemes offer the opportunity to understand participants’ likelihood of maintaining adherence to exercise.
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- Institute for Health and Human Development, University of East London, London, E15 4LZ, UK.
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Murphy SM, Edwards RT, Williams N, Raisanen L, Moore G, Linck P, Hounsome N, Din NU, Moore L. An evaluation of the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of the National Exercise Referral Scheme in Wales, UK: a randomised controlled trial of a public health policy initiative. J Epidemiol Community Health 2012; 66:745-53. [PMID: 22577180 PMCID: PMC3402741 DOI: 10.1136/jech-2011-200689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND The Wales National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) is a 16-week programme including motivational interviewing, goal setting and relapse prevention. METHOD A pragmatic randomised controlled trial with nested economic evaluation of 2160 inactive participants with coronary heart disease risk (CHD, 1559, 72%), mild to moderate depression, anxiety or stress (79, 4%) or both (522, 24%) randomised to receive (1) NERS or (2) normal care and brief written information. Outcome measures at 12 months included the 7-day physical activity recall, the hospital anxiety and depression scale. RESULTS Ordinal regression identified increased physical activity among those randomised to NERS compared with those receiving normal care in all participants (OR 1.19, 95% CI 0.99 to 1.43), and among those referred for CHD only (OR 1.29, 95% CI 1.04 to 1.60). For those referred for mental health reason alone, or in combination with CHD, there were significantly lower levels of anxiety (-1.56, [corrected] 95% CI -2.75 to -0.38) and depression (-1.39, [corrected] 95% CI -2.60 to -0.18), but no effect on physical activity. The base-case incremental cost-effectiveness ratio was £12,111 per quality adjusted life year, falling to £9741 if participants were to contribute £2 per session. CONCLUSIONS NERS was effective in increasing physical activity among those referred for CHD risk only. Among mental health referrals, NERS did not influence physical activity but was associated with reduced anxiety and depression. Effects were dependent on adherence. NERS is likely to be cost effective with respect to prevailing payer thresholds. Trial registration Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN47680448.
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- DECIPHer, Cardiff School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
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Watson A, Bickmore T, Cange A, Kulshreshtha A, Kvedar J. An internet-based virtual coach to promote physical activity adherence in overweight adults: randomized controlled trial. J Med Internet Res 2012; 14:e1. [PMID: 22281837 PMCID: PMC3374543 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.1629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2010] [Revised: 10/27/2011] [Accepted: 11/07/2011] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Addressing the obesity epidemic requires the development of effective, scalable interventions. Pedometers and Web-based programs are beneficial in increasing activity levels but might be enhanced by the addition of nonhuman coaching. Objectives We hypothesized that a virtual coach would increase activity levels, via step count, in overweight or obese individuals beyond the effect observed using a pedometer and website alone. Methods We recruited 70 participants with a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 35 kg/m2 from the Boston metropolitan area. Participants were assigned to one of two study arms and asked to wear a pedometer and access a website to view step counts. Intervention participants also met with a virtual coach, an automated, animated computer agent that ran on their home computers, set goals, and provided personalized feedback. Data were collected and analyzed in 2008. The primary outcome measure was change in activity level (percentage change in step count) over the 12-week study, split into four 3-week time periods. Major secondary outcomes were change in BMI and participants’ satisfaction. Results The mean age of participants was 42 years; the majority of participants were female (59/70, 84%), white (53/70, 76%), and college educated (68/70, 97%). Of the initial 70 participants, 62 completed the study. Step counts were maintained in intervention participants but declined in controls. The percentage change in step count between those in the intervention and control arms, from the start to the end, did not reach the threshold for significance (2.9% vs –12.8% respectively, P = .07). However, repeated measures analysis showed a significant difference when comparing percentage changes in step counts between control and intervention participants over all time points (analysis of variance, P = .02). There were no significant changes in secondary outcome measures. Conclusions The virtual coach was beneficial in maintaining activity level. The long-term benefits and additional applications of this technology warrant further study. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00792207; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00792207 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/63sm9mXUD)
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- Center for Connected Health, Partners HealthCare, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
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Hauer K, Schwenk M, Zieschang T, Essig M, Becker C, Oster P. Physical training improves motor performance in people with dementia: a randomized controlled trial. J Am Geriatr Soc 2011; 60:8-15. [PMID: 22211512 DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2011.03778.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine whether a specific, standardized training regimen can improve muscle strength and physical functioning in people with dementia. DESIGN Double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial with 3-month intervention and 3-month follow-up period in 2006 to 2009. SETTING Outpatient geriatric rehabilitation. PARTICIPANTS Individuals with confirmed mild to moderate dementia, no severe somatic or psychological disease, and ability to walk 10 m. Most participants were still living independently with or without supportive care. INTERVENTION Supervised, progressive resistance and functional group training for 3 months specifically developed for people with dementia (intervention, n = 62) compared with a low-intensity motor placebo activity (control, n = 60). MEASUREMENTS Primary outcome measures were one-repetition maximum in a leg press device for maximal strength and duration of the five-chair-stand test for functional performance. Secondary outcome measures were assessed for a number of established parameters for maximal strength, physical function, and physical activity. RESULTS Training significantly improved both primary outcomes (percentage change from baseline: maximal strength, intervention group (IG): +51.5 ± 41.5 kg vs control group (CG): -1.0 ± 28.9 kg, P < .001; functional performance, IG: -25.9 ± 15.1 seconds vs CG: +11.3 ± 60.4 seconds, P < .001). Secondary analysis confirmed effects for all strength and functional parameters. Training gains were partly sustained during follow-up. Low baseline performance on motor tasks but not cognitive impairment predicted positive training response. Physical activity increased significantly during the intervention (P < .001). CONCLUSION The intensive, dementia-adjusted training was feasible and substantially improved motor performance in frail, older people with dementia and may represent a model for structured rehabilitation or outpatient training.
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- Department of Geriatric Research, Bethanien-Hospital and Geriatric Centre, University of Heidelberg, Rohrbacherstraße 149, 69126 Heidelberg, Germany. khauer@bethanien-heidelberg
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Moore GF, Moore L, Murphy S. Facilitating adherence to physical activity: exercise professionals' experiences of the National Exercise Referral Scheme in Wales: a qualitative study. BMC Public Health 2011; 11:935. [PMID: 22171615 PMCID: PMC3265446 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-11-935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2011] [Accepted: 12/15/2011] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background Although implementers' experiences of exercise referral schemes (ERS) may provide valuable insights into how their reach and effectiveness might be improved, most qualitative research has included only views of patients. This paper explores exercise professionals' experiences of engaging diverse clinical populations in an ERS, and emergence of local practices to support uptake and adherence in the National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) in Wales. Methods Thirty-eight exercise professionals involved in the delivery of NERS in 12 local health board (LHB) areas in Wales took part in a semi-structured telephone interview. Thematic analysis was conducted. Results Professionals' accounts offered insights into how perceived needs and responses to NERS varied by patient characteristics. Adherence was described as more likely where the patient sought referral from a health professional rather than being advised to attend. Hence, professionals sometimes described a need for the referral process to identify patients for whom change was already internally motivated. In addition, mental health patients were seen as facing additional barriers, such as increased anxieties about the exercise environment. Professionals described their role as involving helping patients to overcome anxieties about the exercise environment, whilst providing education and interpersonal support to assist patients' confidence and motivation. However, some concerns were raised regarding the levels of support that the professional should offer whilst avoiding dependence. Patient-only group activities were described as supporting adherence by creating an empathic environment, social support and modelling. Furthermore, effectively fostering social support networks was identified as a key mechanism for reducing dependence and maintaining changes in the longer term. Conclusions Whether ERS should identify motivated patients, or incorporate activities to support internalisation of motivation amongst less motivated patients deserves attention. As well as providing the knowledge to advise patients on how to exercise safely given their conditions, professionals' training should focus on providing the skills to meet the interpersonal support needs of patients, particularly where ERS are used as a means of improving mental health outcomes. The effectiveness of emerging activities, such as post-scheme maintenance classes, in fostering long-term social networks supportive of physical activity deserve attention. Trial registration Current Controlled Trials: ISRCTN47680448
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- Graham F Moore
- Cardiff Institute of Society and Health, School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK.
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