Where next for the design, delivery and evaluation of community-based physical activity prescription? Emerging lessons from the United Kingdom.

Oliver, Emily J, Buckley, Benjamin JR ORCID: 0000-0002-1479-8872, Dodd-Reynolds, Caroline, Downey, John, Hanson, Coral L, Henderson, Hannah, Hawkins, Jemma, Steele, James, Wade, Matthew and Watson, Paula M (2021) Where next for the design, delivery and evaluation of community-based physical activity prescription? Emerging lessons from the United Kingdom. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 46 (11). pp. 1430-1434.

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2021-0101

Abstract

<jats:p> Despite widespread use, community-based physical activity prescription is controversial. Data limitations have resulted in a lack of clarity about what works, under what circumstances, and for whom, reflected in conservative policy recommendations. In this commentary we challenge a predominantly negative discourse, using contemporary research to highlight promising findings and ‘lessons learnt’ for design, delivery, and evaluation. In doing so, we argue for the importance of a more nuanced approach to future commissioning and evaluation.  Contribution: • Amalgamating learning from multiple research teams to create recommendations for advancing physical activity prescription.  </jats:p>

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	exercise, referral, public health, prescribing, recommendations
Divisions:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Life Courses and Medical Sciences
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	04 Aug 2021 08:26
Last Modified:	18 Jan 2023 21:34
DOI:	10.1139/apnm-2021-0101
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3132274