"Den bästa motionen är den som blir av"Distriktssköterskans upplevelser i rollen som FAR-förskrivare
AbstractIntroduction: The condition of human health and its lifestyle has become a great questioner towards the public healthcare of our country. Despite the recommendations of at least 30 minutes physical exercise per day, many individuals of our society do not get the recommended amount of physical activity. To improve the situation a method called ?Fysisk Aktivitet på Recept, FAR (Physical Activity on Recipe). This means that licensed health- and medical staff, as district nurses are able to write prescriptions on physical activity to patients.Purpose: Was to highlight the district nurse?s experience in the role of the FAR-prescribers.Method: The study was conducted using qualitative method. Data were collected through three focus groups interviews with four participants in each group and were analyzed with latent content analysis.Result: Four themes emerged in the analysis: To indentify needs, To take advantage of resources, Aggravating circumstances and incentives in health management. These emerged out of eleven subthemes. The main, and most important findings are that most district nurses are positive about the method and that they are confident in the role of the FAR-prescribers. The recipe is seen as an excellent tool to get patients more physically active.Conclusion: In the study, a suggestion of more time for the patients came forth, but also increased interaction and feedback within the staff crew. The experience of the role of prescribers tends to vary and is probably related to the potential possibilities in that district nurses believe they have to motivate patients to physical activity.Keywords: Attitudes, content analysis, focusgroups, health promotion, nurse, physical activity on prescription.