RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Can practice nurses increase physical activity in the over 65s? Methodological considerations from a pilot study.
JF British Journal of General Practice
JO Br J Gen Pract
FD British Journal of General Practice
SP 1249
OP 1250
VO 48
IS 430
A1 J Sims
A1 F Smith
A1 A Duffy
A1 S Hilton
YR 1998
UL http://bjgp.org/content/48/430/1249.abstract
AB There is ample evidence of the benefits of exercise for older people. Less is known about the most effective strategies for promoting the participation of older people in exercise regimes. An approach whereby practice nurses used motivational interviewing, based on Prochaska and Di Clemente's model of behaviour change, was piloted in two general practices. The strategy appeared feasible and will be tested further in a large controlled trial.