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ArticleIrish journal of medical science2023

A hospital to community exercise referral pathway: results of a pilot project.

Gráinne Sheill, Martina Hennessy, Kate Devenney, Sophie Reynolds, Jeremy Towns, Michael Gill, Emer Guinan

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Gráinne SheillWellcome HRB Clinical Research Facility at St James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. sheillg@tcd.ie.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2955-4464
Martina HennessyWellcome HRB Clinical Research Facility at St James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Kate DevenneySchool of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Sophie ReynoldsSchool of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Jeremy TownsWellcome HRB Clinical Research Facility at St James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Michael GillSchool of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Emer GuinanSchool of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.

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Health Research Board KEDS-2017-038
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Abstract

backgroundPeople living with chronic disease should ideally engage with community-based exercise services following hospital-based rehabilitation. However, transition from hospital to community exercise settings is extremely challenging and strategies to support this transition are underdeveloped.

aimsThe aims of this study were to develop and explore the feasibility of a pilot exercise referral pathway between an acute hospital and community gyms for patients with chronic health conditions and to evaluate patient satisfaction with the exercise referral pathway.

methodsA stakeholder-informed exercise referral pathway was developed and offered to patients following completion of a hospital-based exercise programme for a chronic health condition. The pathway was evaluated using a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data examining participant engagement was used to examine feasibility. Quantitative survey data and qualitative data from semi-structured interviews examined satisfaction with the pathway.

resultsForty-nine people living with chronic conditions (mean age 72 ± 7.8 years) participated (recruitment rate 59%). The average number of community gym visits over 4 months was 17.4 (range 0-51). Twenty-nine (78%) participants reported that they planned to continue their gym membership when the programme ended. Themed responses from participant interviews (n = 12) highlighted the benefits of a supported transition from hospital to gym membership and the need for more structured exercise support in community gyms.

conclusionA structured exercise referral pathway to support exercise transition between hospital and community settings in populations with chronic health conditions appears feasible. Participants reported high levels of satisfaction with the referral pathway.

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ExerciseHospitalsAgedChronic DiseaseExercise TherapyHumansMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsReferral and ConsultationChronic diseaseHealth promotionPhysical activity

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