One-day workshop-based training improves physical activity prescription knowledge in Latin American physicians: a pre-test post-test study

One-day workshop-based training improves physical activity prescription knowledge in Latin American physicians: a pre-test post-test study

Abstract Background The physical inactivity pandemic and related non-communicable diseases have made it imperative for medical doctors (MDs) to effectively provide lifestyle counseling as part of prevention and treatment plans for patients. A one-day certification workshop was designed to improve MD...

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Main Authors: Maria C. Arciniegas Calle, Felipe Lobelo, Mario A. Jiménez, Diana C. Páez, Sebastian Cortés, Andrés de Lima, John Duperly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Exercise
Health behavior
Counseling
Continued Education
Lifestyle Medicine
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3883-2

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