State of the art reviews: methods of evaluation: issues and implications for physical activity referral schemes

Gidlow, Christopher, Johnston, Lynne H, Crone, Diane ORCID: 0000-0002-8798-2929 and James, David V ORCID: 0000-0002-0805-7453 (2008) State of the art reviews: methods of evaluation: issues and implications for physical activity referral schemes. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 2 (1). pp. 46-50. doi:10.1177/1559827607308733

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Abstract

In the pursuit of evidence-based practice, the common focus on controlled research within physical activity and health promotion has created a restricted view of the acceptable type of evidence on which practice should be based. To improve our understanding of physical activity (and other behavioral) interventions, a more holistic approach to evaluation is required. In the context of physical activity referral schemes, this article considers the implications of adhering to this narrow definition of “acceptable” evidence and the importance of recognizing alternative evaluative approaches.

Item Type:	Article
Article Type:	Article
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC1200 Sports Medicine
Divisions:	Schools and Research Institutes > School of Health and Social Care
Research Priority Areas:	Health, Life Sciences, Sport and Wellbeing
Depositing User:	David James
Date Deposited:	21 Apr 2014 20:06
Last Modified:	27 Jul 2023 16:05
URI:	https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/378

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