Moving an exercise referral scheme to remote delivery during the Covid-19 pandemic: an observational study examining the impact on uptake, adherence, and costs

• Main Authors: Katie Newby (Author), Neil Howlett (Author), Adam P. Wagner (Author), Nigel Smeeton (Author), Olujoke Fakoya (Author), Nigel Lloyd (Author), Imogen Freethy (Author), Charis Bontoft (Author), Katherine Brown (Author), Mary-Ann McKibben (Author), Annie Petherick (Author), Wendy Wills (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Exercise Referral Schemes (ERSs) have been implemented across Western nations to stimulate an increase in adult physical activity but evidence of their effectiveness and cost-effectiveness is equivocal. Poor ERS uptake and adherence can have a negative impact on effectiveness and...