Table 3 Components identified in PARS
From: A systematic review and narrative synthesis of physical activity referral schemes’ components
Component | N (%) |
|---|---|
Person-centered approach | 29 (50.9) |
Individualized content | 45 (78.9) |
Behavior change theory1 | 26 (45.6) |
Social cognitive theory | 9 (34.6) |
Self-determination theory | 5 (19.2) |
Transtheoretical model | 16 (61.5) |
Behavior change techniques1 | 37 (64.9) |
Goal setting, action planning | 28 (77.8) |
Review of behavior/outcome goal(s) | 9 (25.0) |
Information about health/emotional consequences | 12 (33.3) |
Self-monitoring of behavior | 11 (30.5) |
Problem solving, coping planning, relapse prevention | 18 (48.6) |
Reduce negative emotions, focus on past success | 2 (5.5) |
Feedback on behavior, positive reinforcement | 4 (11.1) |
Prompts/cues | 2 (5.5) |
Graded tasks | 1 (2.8) |
Restructuring the physical environment | 1 (2.8) |
Social support | 10 (27.8) |
Screening | 26 (45.6) |
Identified during routine visits | 21 (80.8) |
Participant information in waiting room | 1 (3.8) |
Patient prompted the healthcare professional | 1 (3.8) |
Physical activity screening tool | 1 (3.8) |
Brief advice | 17 (29.8) |
Written materials | 11 (19.3) |
Written prescription | 37 (64.9) |
Referral to PARS program/professional | 31 (54.4) |
Baseline consultation | 34 (59.6) |
Exercise or community professional led consultation | 22 (64.7) |
Healthcare professional led consultation | 12 (35.3) |
Includes fitness assessment and counseling | 6 (17.6) |
Only behavioral counseling | 23 (67.6) |
Only fitness assessment | 3 (8.8) |
Unclear | 2 (5.9) |
Exit consultation | 23 (40.4) |
Includes fitness assessment and counseling | 5 (21.7) |
Only behavioral counseling | 15 (65.2) |
Only fitness assessment | 2 (8.7) |
Unclear | 1 (4.3) |
Counseling support session(s) | 24 (42.1) |
In person support | 11 (45.8) |
Telephone support | 1 (4.2) |
Web-based support | 1 (4.2) |
Varying levels of support | 7 (29.2) |
Not specified | 4 (16.6) |
PA sessions | 26 (45.6) |
Activities included1 | |
Aerobic activity | 11 (42.3) |
Anaerobic activity | 2 (7.7) |
Chair based | 2 (7.7) |
Dancing | 2 (7.7) |
Games | 3 (11.5) |
Group based classes | 19 (73.1) |
Mobility and flexibility | 5 (19.2) |
Racquet sports | 3 (11.5) |
Strength activity | 11 (42.3) |
Tai-chi and yoga | 2 (7.7) |
Type not specified or mixed | 8 (30.8) |
Walking | 5 (19.2) |
Water-based | 9 (34.6) |
Education session(s) | 3 (5.3) |
Action for non-attendance | 7 (12.3) |
Structured follow-up | 14 (24.6) |
PA network | 9 (15.8) |
Feedback to referrer | 4 (7.0) |
Exit routes/strategies | 19 (33.3) |