An evaluation of the efficacy of the exercise on referral scheme in Northumberland, UK: Association with physical activity and predictors of engagement. A naturalistic observation study

BMJ Open

Volumn 3, Issue 8, 2013, Pages

  Hanson, Coral L ^a   Allin, Linda J ^a   Ellis, Jason G ^a   Dodd Reynolds, Caroline J ^a  

^a NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGE DISTRIBUTION; AGED; ARTICLE; BODY MASS; CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE; CONSULTATION; EMPLOYMENT STATUS; EXERCISE; FEMALE; GENERAL PRACTITIONER; HEALTH PROGRAM; HUMAN; LEISURE; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; OBESITY; OBSERVATIONAL STUDY; PATIENT COMPLIANCE; PATIENT REFERRAL; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; PRIMARY HEALTH CARE; QUESTIONNAIRE; SECONDARY HEALTH CARE; SELF CONCEPT; SEX DIFFERENCE; UNITED KINGDOM;

EID: 84885333723     PISSN: None     EISSN: 20446055     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-002849     Document Type: Article

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