Trial reportBMC public health2015
"It's not just about walking.....it's the practice nurse that makes it work": a qualitative exploration of the views of practice nurses delivering complex physical activity interventions in primary care.
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13 citing papers in PubMed.
- Nurses' perceptions towards the delivery and feasibility of a behaviour change intervention to enhance physical activity in patients at risk for cardiovascular disease in primary care: a qualitative study.BMC family practice · 2018Trial
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- Exploring sedentary behaviour reduction interventions in the primary healthcare setting: a scoping review.BMC primary care · 2026Article
- Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of sit-less and move-more interventions within Australian primary healthcare settings.Translational behavioral medicine · 2026Article
- Challenges in Nurses' Use of Behaviour Change Techniques in Chronic Pain Management.Pain research & management · 2025Article
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- Barriers and facilitators on the implementation of physical activity in Primary Health Care: A systematic review.Preventive medicine reports · 2022Review
- An exploration of New Zealand mental health nurses' personal physical activities.International journal of mental health nursing · 2022Article
- A qualitative investigation of the role of sport coaches in designing and delivering a complex community sport intervention for increasing physical activity and improving health.BMC public health · 2018Article
- Description of complex interventions: analysis of changes in reporting in randomised trials since 2002.Trials · 2018Article
- What factors support older people to increase their physical activity levels? An exploratory analysis of the experiences of PACE-Lift trial participants.Archives of gerontology and geriatricsArticle
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Abstract
backgroundPhysical activity (PA) is important for physical and mental health in adults and older adults. Interventions incorporating theory-based behaviour change techniques (BCTs) can be useful in helping people to increase their PA levels and can be delivered by practice nurses in primary care. We undertook two primary care based complex walking interventions among adults and older adults. Both interventions were underpinned by BCTs and delivered by practice nurses and we sought their views and experiences of delivering over 1400 complex PA consultations.
methodsSemi structured interviews with two practice nurse groups (n = 4 and n = 5) and two individual interviews (total n = 11) were conducted by independent facilitators; audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis.
resultsFive key themes emerged as enablers and/or barriers to delivering the intervention: preparation and training; initial and ongoing support; adherence to the protocol; the use of materials and equipment; and engagement of participants. The themes were organised into a framework of 'pre-trial' and 'delivery of the intervention'. Two additional 'post-trial' themes were identified; changed practice and the future feasibility of the intervention. Nurses believed that taking part in the trial, especially the BCT training, enhanced the quality and delivery of advice and support they provided within routine consultations, although the lack of time available routinely makes this challenging.
conclusionDelivering an effective behaviour change intervention in primary care requires adequate training and support for practice nurses both initially and throughout the trial as well as adequate consultation time. Enhanced skills from participating in such trials can lead to long-term changes, including more patient-centred consulting.
trial registrationPACE-Lift ISRCTN 42122561 , PACE-UP ISRCTN 98538934 .
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