Keywords

Canadian nurse practitioners, Canadian physical activity guidelines, Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, physical activity counseling, physical activity prescriptions, primary prevention

Authors

1. Turin, Rochelle NP-PHC, BN, MN

Abstract

Abstract: Canadian nurse practitioners' use of physical activity prescriptions is examined. Nurse practitioners use unstructured counseling techniques; have more opportunities with older adults; experience barriers; and want more education. Barriers are lack of time, lack of knowledge, and patient disinterest. Canadian resources are suggested to support physical activity prescriptions.