Uptake and participation in physical activity referral schemes in the UK: an investigation of patients referred with mental health problems

Crone, D., Johnston, L. H., Gidlow, C., Henley, C. and James, D. V.B. (2008) Uptake and participation in physical activity referral schemes in the UK: an investigation of patients referred with mental health problems. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 29(10), pp. 1088-1097. (doi: 10.1080/01612840802319837) (PMID:18853348)

Abstract

The study compared outcomes of uptake, attendance, and completion between two patient groups (mental health, n = 134 and physical health, n = 2767) in a physical activity referral scheme in the UK during 2000 to 2003. Despite similar rates for the physical health and mental health groups for initial progression (94% vs. 90%), referral uptake (60% vs. 69%; p < 0.001) and programme completion (22% vs. 34%; p < 0.001) were significantly lower in the mental health referrals. In conclusion, physical activity referral schemes appear to be less well suited to the needs of the mental health patient. Further research is recommended.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Johnston, Dr Lynne
• Authors: Crone, D., Johnston, L. H., Gidlow, C., Henley, C., and James, D. V.B.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > General Practice and Primary Care
• Journal Name: Issues in Mental Health Nursing
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• ISSN: 0161-2840
• ISSN (Online): 1096-4673
• Published Online: 09 July 2009