Experiences of children with obesity and their parents of participating in a physical activity on prescription intervention: a qualitative study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Experiences of children with obesity and their parents of participating in a physical activity on prescription intervention: a qualitative study

  • By

  • Elvira Lange

  • Katarina Lauruschkus

  • Stefan Lundqvist

  • Karin Melin

  • Susanne Bernhardsson

  • May 14, 2026

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    The study investigates children's and parents' experiences with the Physical Activity on Prescription (PAP) program for obesity management.

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    Participants reported that PAP is a supportive, person-centered intervention that integrates healthcare with everyday life and organized sports.

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    Key themes identified include motivation through monitoring, the importance of family engagement, and the need for tailored activities.

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    Barriers to participation in PAP included financial and practical challenges, which could limit engagement in physical activities.

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    Overall, individually adapted and family-inclusive PAP is deemed feasible and acceptable in Swedish pediatric obesity care.

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Experiences of children with obesity and their parents of participating in a physical activity on prescription intervention: a qualitative study

  • by Elvira Lange, Katarina Lauruschkus, Stefan Lundqvist, Karin Melin, Susanne Bernhardsson

  • May 14, 2026

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