Mapping Physical Activity Referral Schemes in Northern Ireland.
Commisioned by the Health Promotion Agency (HPA) this document provides a detailed report on the nature and extent of exercise referral schemes in Northern Ireland (2008).
In addition the report also assesses the use of exercise referral schemes by primary health care professionals in terms of:
- The number and type of health professionals referring into exercise referral schemes.
- Adherence to NICE guidelines on the promotion of physical activity.
- Identifying the main reasons why people are referred to a physical activity scheme; and
- To assess the barriers preventing professionals from referring patients to a scheme.
As well as exploring mechanisms of delivery and training needs of the workforce.
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- Coverage > Northern Ireland
- Subject > health care > therapeutic care > prescription > exercise referral
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