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Session

WR1_2_1: Abstract presentations: Physical Activity in Health and Rehabilitation: From Prescription to Practice
Location: White room 1
Session Chair: Alexis Lion

Presentation 7

10:41am - 10:51am

Physical activity prescription pilot project in Luxembourg: preliminary results

Alexis Lion¹, Charles Delargardelle¹, Sandra-Lucile Lieser², Robert Mann², Ana Claudia Da Costa Santos¹, Gaetane Randaxhe¹, Steve Hein³, Michael Worth⁴, Christophe Meyer⁵, Brian Schintgen⁶, Emmanuel Amsallem², Tom Rausch⁶

1: Fédération Luxembourgeoise des Associations de Sport de Santé, Luxembourg; 2: Direction de la santé, ministère de la Santé et de la Sécurité sociale, Luxembourg, Luxembourg; 3: Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, Département de la médecine du sport et de la prévention, Luxembourg, Luxembourg; 4: Primary care practice, Steinsel, Luxembourg; 5: Institut National de l’Activité Physique et des Sports, Luxembourg, Luxembourg; 6: Ministère de la Santé et de la Sécurité sociale, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Introduction
Physical activity (PA) benefits patients with chronic diseases but remains insufficiently practiced, highlighting the need for structured support. To address this, a one-year pilot PA prescription program was launched in Luxembourg in mid-January 2026, coordinated by stakeholders from the medical and PA sectors and policymakers.

Material and Methods

The pilot targeted adults with stabilized cardiovascular disease, cancer, or type 2 diabetes who had insufficient PA levels or after phase II rehabilitation. Patients received a PA prescription from trained physicians and were referred to an umbrella federation for orientation toward PA classes delivered by affiliated associations. Financial incentives were provided to physicians and patients. Evaluation included the number of prescriptions issued, received, and used, and feedback from patients, physicians, and PA coaches.

Results
By early March 2026, 73 physicians had been trained; 66% registered on the e-platform for prescriptions and 18% issued prescriptions, totalling 25. Among prescribed patients, 72% contacted the umbrella federation and 28% enrolled in PA classes. Participants were mainly aged 50–70 years and predominantly had cardiovascular conditions (57%). Additionally, 11% declined due to schedule constraints or preference for autonomous practice, and 22% reported digital difficulties. Among surveyed physicians (n=55), lack of time outside clinical duties was the main barrier (53%), along with connection issues to the e-platform.

Discussion
These preliminary findings suggest that a structured PA prescription pathway is feasible. Challenges remain, including physician engagement, administrative complexity, digital literacy barriers, and aligning PA offers with patient preferences. Ongoing data will assess adherence and outcomes to inform scaling.