Islington patients managing long-term conditions give feedback on their annual health checks and patterns of physical activity
We asked over 500 residents with long-term health conditions what they wanted from their yearly check-ups and how their health affected their physical activity patterns.
Summary
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Feedback on annual health checks showed patients were most concerned with making sure their conditions hadn’t deteriorated and that their medication and treatment plans were still appropriate.
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Suggested improvements included a greater emphasis on prevention and more practical advice about living with the condition(s).
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Respondents were often unsure of the appropriateness of different types of physical activity and wanted more direction from health professionals.
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Physical health concerns were identified by 274 respondents as the main barrier to becoming more active, followed by low motivation (158)
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There is a need for more effective information provision on managing long-term conditions and safely increasing levels of exercise.
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Islington patients managing long-term conditions give feedback on their annual health checks and patterns of physical activity
