The match between what is prescribed and reasons for prescribing in exercise referral schemes: a mixed method study

Abstract Background Exercise referral schemes (ERS) aim to tackle non-communicable disease (NCD) by increasing physical activity levels through prescribed exercise. However, there is a sparsity of knowledge upon what exercises are prescribed and if they are targeted towards tackling NCD. Method Mixe...

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Main Authors: Colin B. Shore, Gill Hubbard, Trish Gorely, Angus M. Hunter, Stuart D. Galloway
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11094-z