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

Oliver, E. J., Buckley, B., Dodd-Reynolds, C. J., Downey, J., Hanson, C., Henderson, H., Hawkins, Jemma ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1998-9547, Steele, J., Wade, M. and Watson, P. 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. 10.1139/apnm-2021-0101

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Social Sciences (Includes Criminology and Education) Development and Evaluation of Complex Interventions for Public Health Improvement (DECIPHer)
Publisher:	NRC Research Press (Canadian Science Publishing)
ISSN:	1715-5320
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	30 July 2021
Date of Acceptance:	19 July 2021
Last Modified:	15 Nov 2024 07:45
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/143047

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