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See Latest ArticlesWalking on prescription: The utility of a pedometer pack for increasing physical activity in primary care
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McKay J et al. - These findings support the use of pedometer-based interventions in primary care and suggest that the pedometer pack could lead to sustainable changes in walking. Further investigation, using a randomised controlled trial design, is warranted. Provision of social support and accurate identification of patient readiness to change are important considerations in future implementation of the intervention.
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