Assessing the psychosocial factors associated with adherence to exercise referral schemes: A systematic review

This paper aimed to systematically review the evidence base to uncover the key psychosocial factors that underpin adherence to an exercise referral scheme (ERS). Databases PsycINFO, MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, PubMed, PsycARTICLES, Open Grey, and PsycEXTRA were systematically searched. A p...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports 2019-05, Vol.29 (5), p.638-650
Main Authors: Eynon, Michael, Foad, Jessica, Downey, John, Bowmer, Yasmin, Mills, Hayley
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
correlates
Exercise
Exercise - psychology
exercise maintenance
exercise prescription
GP referral
Humans
Motivation
Patient Compliance - psychology
Personal Satisfaction
physical activity
Self Efficacy
Social Support
Systematic review
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:This paper aimed to systematically review the evidence base to uncover the key psychosocial factors that underpin adherence to an exercise referral scheme (ERS). Databases PsycINFO, MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, PubMed, PsycARTICLES, Open Grey, and PsycEXTRA were systematically searched. A parallel results‐based convergent synthesis was performed by identifying key themes from quantitative and qualitative studies separately. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, the review included 24 eligible studies. Key findings showed intrinsic motivation, psychological need satisfaction, social support, and self‐efficacy to be the prominent psychosocial factors associated with ERS adherence. In addition, lower expectations for change when entering the scheme was associated with ERS adherence. This review should serve as a catalyst to provide evidence‐based ERS and as such ERS providers should seek to place an emphasis on participants’ expectations and beliefs when entering the scheme. Moreover, targeting the key factors of intrinsic motivation, psychological need satisfaction, social support, and self‐efficacy throughout the duration of an ERS should serve to facilitate adherence.
ISSN:0905-7188
1600-0838
DOI:10.1111/sms.13403