TY - JOUR T1 - Republished research: Effect of exercise referral schemes in primary care on physical activity and improving health outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis JF - British Journal of Sports Medicine JO - Br J Sports Med SP - 526 LP - 526 DO - 10.1136/bjsports-2012-e6462rep VL - 47 IS - 8 AU - T G Pavey AU - A H Taylor AU - K R Fox AU - M Hillsdon AU - N Anokye AU - J L Campbell AU - C Foster AU - C Green AU - T Moxham AU - N Mutrie AU - J Searle AU - P Trueman AU - R S Taylor Y1 - 2013/05/01 UR - http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/47/8/526.abstract N2 - ▸ This article is an abridged version of a paper that was published on bmj.com. Cite this article as: BMJ 2011;343:d6462 Study question Can exercise referral schemes improve health outcomes in individuals with or without pre-existing conditions? Summary answer We found weak evidence of a short term increase in physical activity and reduction in levels of depression in sedentary individuals after participation in exercise referral schemes, compared with after usual care. What is known and what this paper adds Exercise referral schemes are commonly used in primary care to promote physical activity. Evidence indicating a health benefit of these schemes is limited, so … ER -