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Training physicians to conduct physical activity counseling

B H Marcus1, M G Goldstein, A Jette

  • 1Division of Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI 02906, USA.

Preventive Medicine
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Physician-delivered physical activity counseling is feasible and effective for increasing activity levels in adults. This intervention shows promise for widespread public health improvements.

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Area of Science:

  • Preventive medicine
  • Health behavior interventions
  • Adult health

Background:

  • U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends physical activity counseling.
  • Pilot study assesses physician-delivered physical activity counseling intervention feasibility and efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test the feasibility and efficacy of physician-delivered physical activity counseling.
  • To examine changes in self-reported physical activity.

Main Methods:

  • Sequential comparison group design.
  • Experimental group received counseling and self-help materials; control group received usual care.
  • Follow-up assessments at baseline and 6 weeks, with telephone contact at 2 weeks.

Main Results:

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  • Physician counseling was feasible and led to short-term physical activity increases.
  • Both groups increased physical activity, with greater gains in the experimental group.
  • Increased counseling messages correlated with greater physical activity improvements.

Conclusions:

  • Physician-delivered physical activity interventions are effective for improving activity in middle-aged and older adults.
  • This approach may lead to widespread improvements in adult physical activity levels.