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Table 3 Facilitators for referring more patients to local sports clubs or physical activity facilities in the community

From: Collaboration of general practitioners and exercise providers in promotion of physical activity a written survey among general practitioners

Facilitators

Respondents (%)

Positive experiences or effects for patients

66.5

Affordable physical exercise and sport facilities

58.8

Website with local sports and physical activity facilities

45.9

Flyers for patients with local sports and physical activity facilities

35.3

Exercise providers adequately trained in supporting inactive peoplea

33.8

Good collaboration with trainers of sports and exercise facilities

32.4

Introductory lessons against reduced price

30.0

Specific group programs for the target population

29.4

Reimbursement of physical exercise

22.4

Introductory meeting with local sports and exercise facilities

18.5

Financing of collaboration between GP and local exercise providers

18.5

Exchange of information about patients between trainers and GPs

6.8

Regular meetings of GPs and local exercise providers

2.7

  1. amedical and or psychological support