Getting off the starting blocks: an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) of a physical activity referral scheme (PARS) non attendee.

This paper is an example of the outcomes from an IPA analysis of a physical activity referral scheme (PARS) non-completer. It demonstrates the value of conducting qualitative research to better understand who a noncompleter is, how to support them to become physically active thus improving the PARS experience by listening to the expert; the patient.