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GP exercise referral schemes
— improving the patient's experience | | Author(s) | Helen Wormald, Lee Ingle |
| Journal title | Health Education Journal, vol 63, no 4, December 2004 |
| Pages | pp 362-373 |
| Source | http://www.rsmpress.co.uk/pub/hej.htm |
| Keywords | Exercise ; Preventative medicine ; General practice ; Patients ; Attitude ; Qualitative Studies ; North Yorkshire. |
| Annotation | Patients' perceptions of general practitioner exercise referral (ER) schemes are explored, with a view to providing a better service for future patients. 30 participants took part in six focus groups, set in leisure centres across North Yorkshire. Data were analysed using a content analysis technique on the "framework" approach. Participants were generally very positive about the ER schemes and reported numerous benefits. Access to the ER scheme appeared to be restricted due to a lack of awareness amongst primary health care staff. Participants were content with the activities provided by the leisure centres, but felt that there should be more group activities and opportunities to meet other people. Findings from this study provide support for the use of ER schemes for promoting physical activity and improving health. ER schemes provide participants with support, supervision, structure and opportunities for social contact, which act as powerful motivators for some people. However, such schemes must be considered as just one method for promoting physical activity, and must be part of a broader strategy encompassing a wide range of initiatives in a number of settings. (KJ/RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-050204201 A |
| Classmark | CEA: LK2: L5: LF: DP: 3DP: 8NY |
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