Enhancing physical activity: exploring referral pathways between general practitioners and exercise physiologists

Albert, Francis Ali (2022) Enhancing physical activity: exploring referral pathways between general practitioners and exercise physiologists. PhD thesis, James Cook University.

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Abstract

Francis Albert studied the effectiveness of physical activity referral scheme (PARS) pathway between general practitioners and exercise physiologists. PARS was found to be under-utilised but invaluable to achieving physical activity intervention goals. Francis developed the 'PRICE' (promote, relate, incentivise, communicate, and educate) model to inform policies and enhance PARS functionality.

Item ID: 77833
Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
Keywords: exercise specialists, exercise, healthcare professionals, mixed methods, patient health outcomes, patients’ perception, physical activity promotion, physical activity, physical inactivity, primary healthcare practitioner, primary healthcare, qualitative method, quality of care model, quality of care, referral schemes
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Copyright Information: Copyright © 2022 Francis Ali Albert.
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Five publications arising from this thesis are stored in ResearchOnline@JCU, at the time of processing. Please see the Related URLs. The publications are:

[Chapter 2A] Albert, Francis Ali, Crowe, Melissa J., Malau-Aduli, Aduli E.O., and Malau-Aduli, Bunmi S. (2020) Functionality of physical activity referral schemes (PARS): a systematic review. Frontiers in Public Health, 8. 257.

[Chapter 2B] Albert, Francis A., Crowe, Melissa J., Malau-Aduli, Aduli E.O, and Malau-Aduli, Bunmi S. (2020) Physical activity promotion: a systematic review of the perceptions of healthcare professionals. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17 (12). 4358.

[Chapter 3] Albert, Francis A., Malau-Aduli, Aduli E.O., Crowe, Melissa J., and Malau-Aduli, Bunmi S. (2021) Australian patients' perception of the efficacy of the physical activity referral scheme (PARS). Patient Education and Counseling, 104. pp. 2803-2813.

[Chapter 4] Albert, Francis A., Malau-Aduli, Aduli E.O., Crowe, Melissa J., and Malau-Aduli, Bunmi S. (2022) Optimising care coordination strategies for physical activity referral scheme patients by Australian health professionals. PLoS ONE, 17 (7). e0270408.

[Chapter 5] Albert, Francis A., Malau-Aduli, Aduli E. O., Crowe, Melissa J., and Malau-Aduli, Bunmi S. (2021) The 'PRICE' of Physical Activity Referral Schemes (PARS): stakeholders' recommendations for delivering quality care to patients. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (16). 8627.

Date Deposited: 03 Apr 2023 22:35
FoR Codes: 42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4207 Sports science and exercise > 420702 Exercise physiology @ 50%
42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4206 Public health > 420603 Health promotion @ 50%
SEO Codes: 20 HEALTH > 2002 Evaluation of health and support services > 200203 Health education and promotion @ 35%
20 HEALTH > 2002 Evaluation of health and support services > 200206 Health system performance (incl. effectiveness of programs) @ 35%
20 HEALTH > 2004 Public health (excl. specific population health) > 200401 Behaviour and health @ 30%
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