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Exercise prescription for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases in primary care: Protocol of the RedExAP study.
Saz-Lara, Alicia; Martínez Hortelano, José Alberto; Medrano, María; Luengo-González, Raquel; Miguel, Miriam Garrido; García-Sastre, Montserrat; Recio-Rodriguez, José Ignacio; Lozano-Cuesta, Daniel; Cavero-Redondo, Iván.
Affiliation
  • Saz-Lara A; Health and Social Research Center, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Cuenca, Spain.
  • Martínez Hortelano JA; Health and Social Research Center, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Cuenca, Spain.
  • Medrano M; Nursing and Physiotherapy Department, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
  • Luengo-González R; Group for Research in Community Care and Social Determinants of Health, Madrid, Spain.
  • Miguel MG; Department of Health Sciences, Institute for Innovation & Sustainable Food Chain Development, Public University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
  • García-Sastre M; CIBER de Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
  • Recio-Rodriguez JI; Nursing and Physiotherapy Department, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
  • Lozano-Cuesta D; Group for Research in Nursing Care, Gregorio Marañón, Health Research Institute (IiSGM), Madrid, Spain.
  • Cavero-Redondo I; Health and Social Research Center, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Cuenca, Spain.
PLoS One ; 19(7): e0302652, 2024.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38968237
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Existing evidence supports the effectiveness of exercise in preventing and treating chronic diseases, yet its integration into clinical practice remains limited. This study protocol aims to address the evidence-practice gap by exploring barriers to exercise prescription in primary care and developing a clinical practice guideline (CPG).

METHODS:

Employing a qualitative approach, focus groups will be conducted to investigate primary care professionals' challenges in prescribing exercise and patients' adherence to recommendations. Phenomenological analysis will facilitate data interpretation. Data triangulation, expert analysis, and quality criteria will ensure study reliability. The CPG development process is outlined, emphasizing transdisciplinary collaboration and patient involvement.

CONCLUSION:

The RedExAP study responds to the imperative for evidence-based exercise integration in primary care. The study's combined qualitative exploration and CPG development present the potential to improve health outcomes and cost-effectiveness. By elucidating primary care professionals' and patients' perspectives, the study contributes to enhancing exercise prescription adoption. The innovative transdisciplinary approach aligns with the 2030 Agenda, promoting better population health and greater social well-being, showing promise in alleviating chronic disease burdens. This study's findings lay the groundwork for advancing evidence-based exercise interventions within primary care to transform chronic disease management.
Subject(s)

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Primary Health Care / Exercise Therapy Limits: Humans Language: En Journal: PLoS One Journal subject: CIENCIA / MEDICINA Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Spain Country of publication: United States

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Primary Health Care / Exercise Therapy Limits: Humans Language: En Journal: PLoS One Journal subject: CIENCIA / MEDICINA Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Spain Country of publication: United States