M J Hamlin1, E Yule2, C A Elliot2, L Stoner3, Y Kathiravel4. 1. Department of Tourism, Sport and Society, P O Box 85084, Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand. Electronic address: michael.hamlin@lincoln.ac.nz. 2. Department of Tourism, Sport and Society, P O Box 85084, Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand. 3. School of Sport and Exercise, Massey University, Private Bag 756, Wellington, New Zealand. 4. Sports Doctors, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The rising incidence of non-communicable diseases in western countries is being driven by poor lifestyle choices, including increasingly inadequate physical activity. The aim of this study was to quantify the effectiveness of a physical activity primary care intervention named the 'Green Prescription' on changes in physical activity levels 2-3 year's following original prescription. STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective study design using a telephone interview. METHODS: Physical activity and health information was gathered from participants in June-September 2015, who were originally prescribed a primary care physical activity intervention 2-3 years ago. Respondents were classified as either having completed the programme (adherence group, n = 91) or having not completed the programme (non-adherence group, n = 56). RESULTS: Participants who had completed the programme within the past 2-3 years reported an additional 64 min (95% CI = 16-110) of total physical activity per week compared to those who had dropped out. Forty-two percent of participants in the adherence group reported increased physical activity levels after receiving the Green Prescription compared to 29% in the non-adherence group. The adherence group were less likely to be sedentary (odds ratio 0.7, 95% CI = 0.5-0.9) and more likely to meet the current physical activity guidelines of at least 150 min of physical activity per week (OR = 1.1, 95% CI = 1.0-1.3). CONCLUSIONS: The findings indicate a long-term benefit is likely to participants who completed Green Prescription.
OBJECTIVES: The rising incidence of non-communicable diseases in western countries is being driven by poor lifestyle choices, including increasingly inadequate physical activity. The aim of this study was to quantify the effectiveness of a physical activity primary care intervention named the 'Green Prescription' on changes in physical activity levels 2-3 year's following original prescription. STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective study design using a telephone interview. METHODS: Physical activity and health information was gathered from participants in June-September 2015, who were originally prescribed a primary care physical activity intervention 2-3 years ago. Respondents were classified as either having completed the programme (adherence group, n = 91) or having not completed the programme (non-adherence group, n = 56). RESULTS:Participants who had completed the programme within the past 2-3 years reported an additional 64 min (95% CI = 16-110) of total physical activity per week compared to those who had dropped out. Forty-two percent of participants in the adherence group reported increased physical activity levels after receiving the Green Prescription compared to 29% in the non-adherence group. The adherence group were less likely to be sedentary (odds ratio 0.7, 95% CI = 0.5-0.9) and more likely to meet the current physical activity guidelines of at least 150 min of physical activity per week (OR = 1.1, 95% CI = 1.0-1.3). CONCLUSIONS: The findings indicate a long-term benefit is likely to participants who completed Green Prescription.
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