Factor

Example of approach to providing support

Reduced fitness due to comorbidities

Promote the benefits of any improvements in fitness

Provide advice on types of activity suitable to the individual’s level of fitness

Advise a gradual increase in activity as fitness improves

Consider referral for management of comorbidities (e.g. to dietitian, sleep clinic), considering the individual situation

Reduced mobility (e.g. due to obesity or comorbidities)

Promote the benefits of any increase in activity

Provide advice on types of activity suitable to the individual’s level of mobility

Consider referral to a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist

Physical disability

Consider severity of functional limitations, coexisting mental health characteristics and quality of social supports

Consider involving relevant allied health professionals (e.g. exercise physiologist, physiotherapist, dietitian, social worker, occupational therapist)