Physical Activity Guidance: Helping Patients Achieve an Active Lifestyle

Resource: Helping Patients Achieve an Active Lifestyle (PDF, 2.6 MB, 6 pages)

This resource provides clinicians with useful tools to: (1) assess the current physical activity levels of their patients; (2) emphasize with patients the value of long-term exercise and activity for improved health; (3) help patients find activity options that are safe, sustainable, and as enjoyable as possible; and (4) summarize exercise recommendations for heart health and maintaining weight loss.

This aligns with Key Driver 5: Engage with Patients and Families in Evidence-Based Care and Quality Improvement.

Institution of origin: Cardi-OH

Authors: Eileen Seeholzer, MD, MS, MetroHealth, Case Western Reserve University; Kate Gawlik, DNP, RN, APRN-CNP, FAANP, The Ohio State University; Sarah McAleer, MEd, RD, LD, Case Western Reserve University; Rosellen Roche, MD, PhD, Ohio University

Acknowledgements: Heart Healthy Ohio Initiative, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality EvidenceNOW Initiative

Publication date: December 2020