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The PAP intervention was found to be cost-effective and comparable in value to standard care.
PAP can be a viable and cost-effective option for healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes.
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Cost-effectiveness analyses demonstrated comparable value for standard and physiotherapist-supported PAP.
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The Gothenburg physical activity on prescription study: experiences from a 5-year intervention in patients with metabolic risk factors
Stefan Lundqvist et al. · Translational Exercise Biomedicine · 2026
DOI 10.1515/teb-2026-0005
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- The Gothenburg physical activity on prescription (PAP) intervention produced sustained increases in physical activity of approximately 730 MET-min/week with about 50% adherence at 5 years.Strong
- Significant improvements were observed in cardiometabolic risk markers, mental health, and exercise capacity among participants.Strong
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