Factors associated with physical activity promotion by allied and other non-medical health professionals: A systematic review

Physical inactivity continues to be a leading cause of the burden of disease and mortality globally [1]. Yet, one-third of adults do not reach the levels of physical activity (PA) recommended in public health guidelines [2]. Considering the magnitude of the problem of inactivity, optimising management of this important risk factor must be a priority concern for all health professionals.

Source: Patient Education and Counseling - May 10, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Paul Crisford, Tania Winzenberg, Alison Venn, Martin Schultz, Dawn Aitken, Verity Cleland Tags: Review article Source Type: research