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Exercise referral schemes in the UK: mapping provision and aims
1School of Health & Wellbeing, Plymouth Marjon University, Plymouth PL6 8BH, UK.
Journal of Public Health (Oxford, England)
|May 3, 2024
Summary
This review of Exercise Referral Schemes (ERS) in England found a lack of clarity regarding their aims and offerings. Improving promotional materials and scheme details is crucial for better engagement and effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Promotion
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Exercise Referral Schemes (ERS) facilitate referrals to supervised physical activity programs.
- Previous evaluations have raised questions about the effectiveness of ERS.
- This study addresses the need for a systematic review of ERS provision and promotional materials in England.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the provision of Exercise Referral Schemes (ERS) across England.
- To analyze the promotional materials associated with these schemes.
- To identify inconsistencies and areas for improvement in ERS communication.
Main Methods:
- Content analysis of ERS websites and promotional materials.
- Development and application of a coding scheme to analyze key program elements.
- Data extraction included aims, inclusion criteria, activities, accessibility, and cost.
Main Results:
- Identified 625 ERS sites across 168 geographic areas in England.
- Highlighted significant ambiguity in defining what constitutes an ERS.
- Over one-third of schemes lacked explicit aims; those stated focused on physical and mental health benefits.
Conclusions:
- This is the first comprehensive review of ERS scope and offerings in the UK.
- Identified critical issues concerning the clarity of stated aims in ERS promotional materials and within the schemes themselves.
- Recommendations emphasize the need for clearer aims to enhance stakeholder and participant engagement.
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