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A Green Prescription Study

Does Written Exercise Prescribed by a Physician Result in Increased Physical Activity among Older Adults?

Barbara A. Pfeiffer, BSN, MPH

Steven W. Clay, DO

Department of Geriatric Medicine/Gerontology, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Robert R. Conatser, JR., MS

Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Objective: To determine if a written exercise prescription increases physical activity when added to verbal advice. Methods:Forty-nine community-dwelling older adults supplied their geriatricians with baseline data on their exercise levels using a questionnaire. Participants were randomly placed in a verbal advice only group or a verbal advice plus written prescription, "green" prescription, group. Outcomes were assessed after 6 weeks. Results:Both groups showed a significant increase in time spent in physical activity. However, no significant differences between groups due to the effects of the different advice modalities were found. Conclusions:Geriatricians can effectively promote physical activity among sedentary older adults through goal-oriented physical activity advice.

Journal of Aging and Health, Vol. 13, No. 4, 527-538 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/089826430101300405
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