Abstract
Background Pedometer-based physical activity programs
have been typically delivered in a group format by a
behavioral expert. An alternative strategy that builds on
existing interactions is delivery through individual consultation
by a general practitioner (GP). These two delivery
strategies have not been directly compared.
Purpose To compare effectiveness of a 12-week physical
activity (PA) intervention for type 2 diabetes patients
delivered by a trained GP via an individual consultation
or as group delivery by a behavioral expert.
Method Sixty-seven primary care participants (mean age=
67.4 years, 70% male) from three Belgian general practices
were randomized into three different treatment arms: (1)
individual consultation (n=22) with three PA contacts with