What is the effect of a brief intervention to promote physical activity when delivered in a healthcare setting? A systematic review.

Our findings suggest that some brief interventions to increase PA, delivered in the healthcare setting, are effective at increasing PA in the medium-term. There is limited evidence for the long-term efficacy of such interventions. The wide variation in types of interventions makes it difficult to determine which intervention features optimise outcomes. SO WHAT?: Brief counselling interventions delivered in a healthcare setting may support improved PA. Clinicians working in healthcare settings should consider the implementation of brief interventions to increase PA in vulnerable patient groups, including older adults and those with chronic illness.