Randomised controlled controlled trial to examine the effects of a GP exercise referral programme in Hailsham, East Sussex, on modifiable coronary heart disease Risk factors

摘要

Conclusions-Reduction in sum of skin- folds was maintained up to 26 weeks, among high adherers compared with con- trols. Reduction in systolic blood pressure was evident up to 37 weeks among high adherers, but only in comparison with low adherers. Selection of appropriate ref- erees and use of other strategies to improve exercise adherence will help to maximise the benefits from GP exercise prescription schemes. Objective-To examine the effects of a GP Exercise referral programme on modifi- Able coronary heart disease risk factors. Design-Randomised controlled trial. A Battery of validated measures were car- Ried out at 0,8,16,26, and 37 weeks.