Overview of interventions
| Interventions | Number | Short description | Source of effectiveness data | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise advice | 5 | Brief exercise advice or counselling by a GP or trained health professionals | CS, MA, OS, RCT | 35–37, 45, 46 |
| Exercise on prescription | 4 | Verbal and written physical activity advice by a GP or practice nurse | MA, RCT | 40–42, 44 |
| Pedometers | 4 | Pedometer-based physical activity counselling with a step-related goal or walking programme | MA, RCT | 39, 43, 44, 47 |
| Motivational interventions | 1 | Motivational interviews to increase physical activity | Pre–post intervention | 38 |
CS, cross-sectional population surveys; GP, general practitioner; MA, meta-analysis of RCTs; OS, observational study; RCT, randomised controlled trial.