Doorstep Walks: an evaluation of the impact of a low cost intervention to assist primary health care teams in promoting physical activity

Article Abstract:

The Doorstep Walks initiative in Salisbury, England, was mainly developed to offer primary health care professionals an alternative to the existing GP exercise referral scheme. The Doorstep Walks pack, containing details of 10 local walks, was designed to be used by professionals when giving advice to patients about taking regular exercise. The initiative proved popular, with responses to a follow-up survey indicating that more than 60% of those who had received a Doorstep Walks pack voluntarily took part over a six-month or shorter period, during which time an average of 9.25 walks of between one and three miles each were taken.

Walking

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Exercise as therapy? Results from group interviews with general practice teams involved in an inner-London 'prescription for exercise' scheme

Article Abstract:

Most health professionals regard exercise promotion as a therapeutic option, rather than as a tool in primary prevention, according to a survey of general practices participating in an inner-London 'prescription for exercise' scheme. Family health services authority guidelines make health professionals limit referrals to such schemes, as they are concerned about risk and liability. There is also limited knowledge of the wide-ranging health benefits of exercise.

Exercise therapy

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Promoting physical activity in primary care: measuring the knowledge gap

Article Abstract:

Recent research has focused on the attitudes of GP trainers and practice nurses to the health benefits of physical activity. All those interviewed were aware that physical activity should be encouraged, but there was a considerable variation in the amount of specific knowledge about the health benefits of physical activity. It is important that knowledge levels are increased if physical activity is to be effectively promoted in primary health care.

Physical fitness

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