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van de Meent I, Koomen L, de Boer R, Le Clercq L, Janssen D, Boute M, Maat A, van Dellen E, Cahn W. Forward head posture associated with reduced cardiorespiratory fitness in psychotic disorders compared to autism spectrum disorder and healthy controls. Sci Rep 2024; 14:17143. [PMID: 39060286 PMCID: PMC11282316 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-67604-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Individuals with psychotic disorders often lead sedentary lives, heightening the risk of developing forward head posture. Forward head posture affects upper cervical vertebrae, raising the likelihood of daily discomforts like skeletal misalignment, neck pain, and reduced cardiorespiratory fitness. Improving cardiorespiratory fitness in psychotic disorders is relevant, given its proven benefits in enhancing physical and mental health. This study investigates forward head posture by measuring craniovertebral angles in psychotic disorders and the relationship with reduced cardiorespiratory fitness. To determine whether forward head posture is specific to psychotic disorders, we also included individuals with autism spectrum disorder and healthy controls. Among 85 participants (32 psychotic disorders, 26 autism spectrum disorder, 27 healthy controls), photogrammetric quantification revealed a significantly lower mean craniocervical angle in psychotic disorders compared to autism spectrum disorder (p = < 0.02) and the healthy control group (p = < 0.01). Reduced craniovertebral angle is related to diminished cardiorespiratory fitness in psychosis (R2 = 0.45, p = < 0.01) but not in other control groups. This study found reduced craniovertebral angles, indicating forward head posture in psychotic disorders. Moreover, this relates to diminished cardiorespiratory fitness. Further research is needed to examine the underlying causes and to investigate whether this can be reversed through physical therapy.
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- Ilona van de Meent
- Department of Psychiatry, Brain Center at the University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
- Graduate School of Life Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Brain Center at the University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Graduate School of Life Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Lister, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Human Movement Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Human Movement Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, Brain Center at the University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Graduate School of Life Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, Brain Center at the University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, Brain Center at the University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, Brain Center at the University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Altrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Perez ML, Ellingson LD, Meyer JD. Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Suicidal Ideation in Major Depressive Disorder. Arch Suicide Res 2024; 28:141-158. [PMID: 36369881 DOI: 10.1080/13811118.2022.2144566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Identifying risk factors for suicidal ideation (SI) is necessary for suicide prevention. Associations between self-reported physical activity (PA) and sedentary time and SI in the general population have been found. The current study examines these associations in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) using objective measures of PA and sedentary time. METHOD Sedentary time and PA were measured with an activPAL inclinometer/accelerometer over 7 days in 52 adults with MDD. Presence and severity of SI was examined with the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview. Multinomial logistic regressions examined associations between accelerometer-derived behaviors and SI classification in the full sample and a subsample experiencing a major depressive episode (MDE). RESULTS Sedentary time and PA measures were not significantly associated with SI in the full sample. In those experiencing an MDE, higher light ambulatory PA was associated with lower odds of reporting Low SI compared to None and for Moderate/High SI compared to None. Sedentary time was not significantly associated with SI severity. CONCLUSION Sedentary time and PA were not associated with SI severity, although results could be due to the small sample size. The small effect found for the subsample may suggest that low levels of light ambulatory PA may be a modifiable risk factor for SI during an MDE. We also demonstrated the feasibility of collecting objective data with accelerometers in this population. Future studies are needed to replicate findings to determine whether increasing light ambulatory PA could be useful in suicide prevention during an MDE.HighlightsLight physical activity was associated with lower odds of suicidal ideation.Suicidal ideation was not associated with sedentary or moderate-to-high activity.It is possible to collect objective data for adults with depression.
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Vila-Barrios L, Carballeira E, Varela-Sanz A, Iglesias-Soler E, Dopico-Calvo X. The Impact of Regular Physical Exercise on Psychopathology, Cognition, and Quality of Life in Patients Diagnosed with Schizophrenia: A Scoping Review. Behav Sci (Basel) 2023; 13:959. [PMID: 38131815 PMCID: PMC10740550 DOI: 10.3390/bs13120959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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The presence of less healthy lifestyle habits among individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia which can contribute to the escalation of physical disorders and exacerbation of psychological symptoms is well documented. The present scoping review aims to synthesize and evaluate the available evidence regarding the impact of regular physical exercise on psychopathology, cognition, and quality of life (QoL) in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. A literature search was performed across Web of Science, SCOPUS, PubMed, and SPORTDiscus for randomized control trials published up to April 2022. Two independent reviewers applied the selection criteria and a third reviewer resolved discrepancies. A total of twelve studies were included, of which nine used endurance training and three used concurrent training (one of these additionally used resistance training). The results reveal benefits of various modalities of supervised regular exercise in the psychopathology of schizophrenia. Furthermore, regular endurance training seems to improve cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia and promote their QoL; however, results are inconclusive with respect to this last variable. The assessment of methodological quality in the reviewed articles indicates a high overall risk of bias, particularly in relation to deviations from intended interventions and the selection of reported results. Furthermore, an assessment of exercise reporting revealed that only 5 out of 19 items were fulfilled in more than 50% of the articles. Future research is needed to evaluate the effects of different training modalities and the optimal dose-response relationship in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.
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- Performance and Health Group, Department of Physical Education and Sport, University of A Coruna, 15179 A Coruña, Spain; (L.V.-B.); (A.V.-S.); (E.I.-S.); (X.D.-C.)
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Fernández-Abascal B, Suárez-Pinilla M, Cobo-Corrales C, Crespo-Facorro B, Suárez-Pinilla P. Lifestyle intervention based on exercise and behavioural counselling and its effect on physical and psychological health in outpatients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. An exploratory, pragmatic randomized clinical trial. Schizophr Res 2023; 261:256-268. [PMID: 37857138 DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2023.09.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders (SSD) often lead unhealthy lifestyles. This pragmatic trial evaluated the effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention, consisting of a 12-week aerobic exercise program and behavioural counselling, in SSD outpatients with metabolic syndrome (MetS). It also aimed to assess persistence of potential effects in a 24-month long-term follow-up. Effectiveness was measured in terms of a wide range of outcomes involving physical and psychological health, quality of life, physical activity and changes in motivation to exercise within the context of the self-determination theory. Our primary outcome was waist circumference change. Thirty-three out of 48 participants completed the study. No differences between groups were found in terms of BMI change or other metabolic parameters. However, the active group (AG) showed improvement regarding waist circumference, negative symptomatology and identified motivation to exercise during the study and follow-up. The AG exhibited changes toward a more active pattern of activity after intervention. Moreover, belonging to the AG was a significant predictor for achieving any degree of clinical improvement after 24-month follow-up. Combined interventions of exercise and behavioural counselling in SSD patients with MetS should be considered as an essential part of the integral treatment in the context of mental health services.
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- Blanca Fernández-Abascal
- Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria Medical School, Santander 39011, Spain
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- Laboratory for Clinical Neuroscience, Centre for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, UPM, Madrid 28223, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University Hospital Virgen del Rocío - IBiS, Sevilla 41013, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid 28029, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria Medical School, Santander 39011, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid 28029, Spain.
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Protsenko M, Kerkelä M, Miettunen J, Auvinen J, Järvelin MR, Jones PB, Gissler M, Veijola J. Body mass index in the middle-aged offspring of parents with severe mental illness. Psychol Med 2023; 53:3621-3627. [PMID: 35232502 PMCID: PMC10277759 DOI: 10.1017/s0033291722000253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND People with severe mental illness (SMI) have an elevated risk of obesity but the causes and mechanisms are unclear. We explored the familial association between parental SMI and body mass index (BMI) in middle-aged offspring. Our objective was to determine if the offspring of either parent with SMI have an increased risk for obesity. METHODS The Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 is a cohort study of offspring with expected date of birth in 1966. The data include originally 12 068 mothers and 12 231 children from the provinces of Lapland and Oulu in Finland. The final study sample included 5050 middle-aged offspring. Parental SMI was used as exposure in the study. BMI measured at the age of 46 years was used as a primary outcome. RESULTS Risk for obesity was elevated in the offspring of mothers with SMI [overweight: adjusted odds ratio (OR) 1.93 (1.29-2.90), obese class I: 1.97 (1.20-3.25), obese classes II-III: 2.98 (1.67-5.33)]. For the offspring of either parent with SMI, statistically significant results were found in obese class I and obese classes II-III [overweight: adjusted OR 1.21 (0.94-1.54), obese class I: 1.52 (1.03-1.08), obese classes II-III: 1.53 (1.01-2.32)]. CONCLUSIONS We found an elevated risk of obesity in the middle-aged offspring of either parent with SMI, especially in the offspring of mothers with SMI. Thus, there might be a common familial pathway leading to the co-occurrence of obesity and SMI.
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- Maria Protsenko
- Department of Psychiatry, Research Unit of Clinical Neuroscience, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Research Unit of Clinical Neuroscience, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Center for Life Course Health Research, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Center for Life Course Health Research, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Center for Life Course Health Research, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, MRC-PHE Centre for Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Unit of Primary Health Care, Oulu University Hospital, OYS, Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- THL, Department of Knowledge Brokers, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland
- Research Centre for Child Psychiatry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
- Region Stockholm, Academic Primary Health Care Centre, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Psychiatry, Research Unit of Clinical Neuroscience, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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Mayeli A, LaGoy AD, Smagula SF, Wilson JD, Zarbo C, Rocchetti M, Starace F, Zamparini M, Casiraghi L, Calza S, Rota M, D'Agostino A, de Girolamo G, Ferrarelli F. Shared and distinct abnormalities in sleep-wake patterns and their relationship with the negative symptoms of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder patients. Mol Psychiatry 2023; 28:2049-2057. [PMID: 37055512 DOI: 10.1038/s41380-023-02050-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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Sleep and rest-activity-rhythm (RAR) abnormalities are commonly reported in schizophrenia spectrum disorder (SSD) patients. However, an in-depth characterization of sleep/RAR alterations in SSD, including patients in different treatment settings, and the relationship between these alterations and SSD clinical features (e.g., negative symptoms) is lacking. SSD (N = 137 altogether, N = 79 residential and N = 58 outpatients) and healthy control (HC) subjects (N = 113) were recruited for the DiAPAson project. Participants wore an ActiGraph for seven consecutive days to monitor habitual sleep-RAR patterns. Sleep/rest duration, activity (i.e., M10, calculated on the 10 most active hours), rhythm fragmentation within days (i.e., intra-daily variability, IV; beta, steepness of rest-active changes), and rhythm regularity across days (i.e., inter-daily stability, IS) were computed in each study participant. Negative symptoms were assessed in SSD patients with the Brief Negative Symptom Scale (BNSS). Both SSD groups showed lower M10 and longer sleep/rest duration vs. HC, while only residential patients had more fragmented and irregular rhythms than HC. Compared to outpatients, residential patients had lower M10 and higher beta, IV and IS. Furthermore, residential patients had worse BNSS scores relative to outpatients, and higher IS contributed to between-group differences in BNSS score severity. Altogether, residentials and outpatients SSD had both shared and unique abnormalities in Sleep/RAR measures vs. HC and relative to one another, which also contributed to the patients' negative symptom severity. Future work will help establish whether improving some of these measures may ameliorate the quality of life and clinical symptoms of SSD patients.
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- Ahmad Mayeli
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Unit of Epidemiological Psychiatry and Evaluation, IRCCS Istituto Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Mental Health and Dependence, ASST of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Mental Health and Dependence, AUSL of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Unit of Epidemiological Psychiatry and Evaluation, IRCCS Istituto Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Mental Health and Dependence, ASST of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Epidemiological Psychiatry and Evaluation, IRCCS Istituto Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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Ringen PA, Lund-Stenvold E, Andreassen OA, Gaarden TL, Hartberg CB, Johnsen E, Myklatun S, Osnes K, Sørensen K, Sørensen K, Vaaler A, Tonstad S, Engh JA, Høye A. Quality of clinical management of cardiometabolic risk factors in patients with severe mental illness in a specialist mental health care setting. Nord J Psychiatry 2022; 76:602-609. [PMID: 35200088 DOI: 10.1080/08039488.2022.2039288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Cardiometabolic disease in patients with severe mental illness is a major cause of shortened life expectancy. There is sparse evidence of real-world clinical risk prevention practice. We investigated levels of assessments of cardiometabolic risk factors and risk management interventions in patients with severe mental illness in the Norwegian mental health service according to an acknowledged international standard. METHODS We collected data from 264 patients residing in six country-wide health trusts for: (a) assessments of cardiometabolic risk and (b) assessments of levels of risk reducing interventions. Logistic regressions were employed to investigate associations between risk and interventions. RESULTS Complete assessments of all cardiometabolic risk variables were performed in 50% of the participants and 88% thereof had risk levels requiring intervention according to the standard. Smoking cessation advice was provided to 45% of daily smokers and 4% were referred to an intervention program. Obesity was identified in 62% and was associated with lifestyle interventions. Reassessment of psychotropic medication was done in 28% of the obese patients. Women with obesity were less likely to receive dietary advice, and use of clozapine or olanzapine reduced the chances for patients with obesity of getting weight reducing interventions. CONCLUSIONS Nearly nine out of the ten participants were identified as being at cardiometabolic high risk and only half of the participants were adequately screened. Women with obesity and patients using antipsychotics with higher levels of cardiometabolic side effects had fewer adequate interventions. The findings underscore the need for standardized recommendations for identification and provision of cardiometabolic risk reducing interventions in all patients with severe mental illness.
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- Petter A Ringen
- Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway and Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- NORMENT Centre of Excellence, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- NORMENT Centre of Excellence, Division of Psychiatry, Haukeland University Hospital and Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Mental Health, Østmarka, St Olav's University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of acute psychiatry, St. Olavs University Hospital and Department of Mental Health, NTNU, Trondheim, Norway
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- Section for Preventive Cardiology Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Mental health and Addiction, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway and Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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Srasuebkul P, Walker AR, Cvejic RC, Trollor JN, Lappin JM, Curtis J, Samaras K, Dean K, Ward PB, Reppermund S. Hospital service utilisation of people previously hospitalised with different subtypes of psychotic disorder: A record linkage study. Aust N Z J Psychiatry 2022; 57:844-853. [PMID: 35920253 DOI: 10.1177/00048674221115642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Little research has examined the physical and mental comorbidities, and health service use patterns, of people diagnosed with psychotic disorder subtypes other than schizophrenia spectrum disorders. This study aims to examine the physical and mental comorbidities, and subsequent hospital service use patterns, of individuals previously hospitalised with various psychotic disorder subtypes using linked health service data. METHODS We included individuals hospitalised with a psychotic disorder in New South Wales, Australia, between 1 July 2002 and 31 December 2014 (N = 63,110). We examined the demographic profile of the cohort and rates of subsequent acute hospital care and ambulatory mental health service use. We compared the rates of subsequent hospital admissions, emergency department presentations and ambulatory mental health treatment days of people hospitalised with different psychotic disorder subtypes to people hospitalised with schizophrenia spectrum disorders using Poisson regression. RESULTS People most recently hospitalised with mood/affective disorders and psychotic symptoms had a higher rate of subsequent hospital admissions than those most recently hospitalised with schizophrenia spectrum and delusional disorders (adjusted incident rate ratio = 1.06; 95% confidence interval = [1.02, 1.10]), while people most recently hospitalised with drug-induced and other organic (adjusted incident rate ratio = 1.19; 95% confidence interval = [1.12, 1.27]) and acute psychotic disorders (adjusted incident rate ratio = 1.10; 95% confidence interval = [1.03, 1.18]) had more subsequent emergency department presentations than those most recently hospitalised with schizophrenia spectrum and delusional disorders. All three groups had fewer subsequent mental health ambulatory days than those most recently hospitalised with schizophrenia spectrum and delusional disorders (adjusted incident rate ratios = 0.85-0.91). CONCLUSION The health profiles and subsequent hospital service use patterns of people previously hospitalised with different psychotic disorder subtypes are heterogeneous, and research is needed to develop targeted health policies to meet their specific health needs.
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- Preeyaporn Srasuebkul
- Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry, Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, UNSW Sydney, Randwick, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry, Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, UNSW Sydney, Randwick, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry, Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, UNSW Sydney, Randwick, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry, Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, UNSW Sydney, Randwick, NSW, Australia.,Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, UNSW Sydney, Randwick, NSW, Australia
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- Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, UNSW Sydney, Randwick, NSW, Australia
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- Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, UNSW Sydney, Randwick, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Endocrinology, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia.,Adipose Biology, Clinical Obesity and Nutrition Laboratory, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
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- Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, UNSW Sydney, Randwick, NSW, Australia.,Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network, Matraville, NSW, Australia
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- Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, UNSW Sydney, Randwick, NSW, Australia.,Schizophrenia Research Unit, Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry, Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, UNSW Sydney, Randwick, NSW, Australia.,Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, UNSW Sydney, Randwick, NSW, Australia
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Symptoms of depression are related to sedentary behavior and sleep duration in elderly individuals: A cross-sectional study of 49,317 older Chinese adults. J Affect Disord 2022; 308:407-412. [PMID: 35460733 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2022.04.102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Depression is a common mental disorder in older adults. This study aimed to determine the incidence of depression and the relationship between sedentary behavior and sleep duration in elderly individuals. METHOD A total of 49,317 elderly adults from eight health centers in six Chinese provinces completed an online self-reported health questionnaire. Logistic regression was used to explore the association between sedentary behavior, sleep duration, and depression symptoms. RESULTS Symptoms of depression were present in 20.1% of older adults. Sedentary behaviors for >6 h/day (OR = 3.16; 95% CI: 2.90-3.44; p < 0.001) were a greater risk factor for depressive symptoms in older adults than sedentary behaviors for less than 3 h/day. Elderly individuals with short sleep durations (<7 h/day) were more likely to experience depression (OR = 2.20; 95% CI: 2.07-2.34; p < 0.001). CONCLUSION This study suggested that sedentary behavior and short sleep duration in older Chinese adults are associated with depressive symptoms. In China, further improvement of the mental health and lifestyle of elderly individuals may be warranted.
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Simon MS, Barton B, Zagler A, Engl K, Rihs L, Glocker C, Musil R. Lifestyle behaviors, metabolic disturbances, and weight gain in psychiatric inpatients treated with weight gain-associated medication. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2022:10.1007/s00406-022-01442-4. [PMID: 35778522 DOI: 10.1007/s00406-022-01442-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Many psychiatric patients suffer from overweight/obesity and subsequent metabolic disturbances, where psychotropic medication is one of the main contributors. However, the magnitude of weight gain ranges individually, which leads to questioning the role of other contributors like lifestyle factors. The present study investigated several lifestyle factors among psychiatric inpatients, their relation to biological factors, and their predictive capability for weight gain during treatment. Using a naturalistic observational study design, psychiatric inpatients of all diagnoses were followed for 4 weeks from the start of treatment with weight gain-associated medication. N = 163 participants entered the study. Lifestyle factors were assessed by patient self-report questionnaires. Body weight change over time was calculated relative to baseline body weight. Our study provides three main findings: (1) Obesity and/or metabolic syndrome (metSy) were associated with emotional eating (disinhibition), craving for fast food and sweets, and weight cycling. (2) Patients without metSy and normal BMI experienced increased sweets craving (also for women), a more positive attitude towards drugs, and an improvement of affect (also for men). (3) Sex, presence of metSy and/or drug dosage interacted with disinhibition change, sweets craving change (trend), and fast food craving change to predict weight change over time. Furthermore, drug attitude change interacted with BMI, drug dosage, and presence of metSy to predict weight change. Lifestyle factors, especially eating behaviors, are related to metabolic disturbances and predict weight gain in interaction with clinical parameters.
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- Maria S Simon
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Nußbaumstraße 7, 80336, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Nußbaumstraße 7, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Nußbaumstraße 7, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Nußbaumstraße 7, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Nußbaumstraße 7, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Nußbaumstraße 7, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Nußbaumstraße 7, 80336, Munich, Germany
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Henkel ND, Wu X, O'Donovan SM, Devine EA, Jiron JM, Rowland LM, Sarnyai Z, Ramsey AJ, Wen Z, Hahn MK, McCullumsmith RE. Schizophrenia: a disorder of broken brain bioenergetics. Mol Psychiatry 2022; 27:2393-2404. [PMID: 35264726 DOI: 10.1038/s41380-022-01494-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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A substantial and diverse body of literature suggests that the pathophysiology of schizophrenia is related to deficits of bioenergetic function. While antipsychotics are an effective therapy for the management of positive psychotic symptoms, they are not efficacious for the complete schizophrenia symptom profile, such as the negative and cognitive symptoms. In this review, we discuss the relationship between dysfunction of various metabolic pathways across different brain regions in relation to schizophrenia. We contend that several bioenergetic subprocesses are affected across the brain and such deficits are a core feature of the illness. We provide an overview of central perturbations of insulin signaling, glycolysis, pentose-phosphate pathway, tricarboxylic acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation in schizophrenia. Importantly, we discuss pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions that target these pathways and how such interventions may be exploited to improve the symptoms of schizophrenia.
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- Nicholas D Henkel
- Department of Neurosciences, The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, OH, USA.
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- Department of Neurosciences, The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Maryland Psychiatric Research Center, Department of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Laboratory of Psychiatric Neuroscience, Australian Institute for Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Physiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Cell Biology, and Neurology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Neurosciences, The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, OH, USA
- Neurosciences Institute, ProMedica, Toledo, OH, USA
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Miola A, Pinna M, Manchia M, Tondo L, Baldessarini RJ. Overweight in mood disorders: Effects on morbidity and treatment response. J Affect Disord 2022; 297:169-175. [PMID: 34699849 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.10.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE As it is not clear how body-mass index (BMI) may relate to diagnosis, symptom-severity, illness-course, and treatment-response among psychiatric patients, we related BMI to psychiatric diagnosis and to selected clinical and demographic factors in major affective disorder subjects. METHODS We analyzed mean BMI levels vs. diagnosis, and evaluated selected risk factors for association with overweight and obesity among subjects with DSM-5 major affective disorders. RESULTS In 1884 subjects, BMI ranged from 23.4 kg/m2 with anxiety disorders to 27.6 with psychotic disorders, and averaged 24.1 among 1469 affective disorder subjects. Mood-disorder subjects with BMI ≥ 25 (overweight/obese) were more likely: men, older, married, with more children and siblings, less education, lower socioeconomic status, engaged less in physical exercise, smoked more, and lived in less densely populated areas. They also were more likely to have: BD than MDD, familial mood disorders, no co-occurring ADHD, higher serum triglyceride levels, more time depressed and less improvement in depression ratings with treatment. CONCLUSIONS Risk of being overweight or obese was greatest with psychoses, least with anxiety, personality, and minor depressive disorders, and intermediate with major mood disorders. Several plausible risk factors for high BMI were identified in mood disorder subjects, including male sex and with BD > MDD. Striking were selectively greater prospective morbidity and decreased treatment-response for depression vs. mania with BMI ≥ 25.
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- Alessandro Miola
- Department of Neuroscience (DNS), University of Padua, Italy; International Consortium for Mood and Psychotic Disorders Research, Mailman Research Center, McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA, United States
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- International Consortium for Mood and Psychotic Disorders Research, Mailman Research Center, McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA, United States; Lucio Bini Mood Disorders Centers, Via Cavalcanti 28, Cagliari, Rome, Italy; Section of Psychiatry, Department of Medical Science and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Italy
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- International Consortium for Mood and Psychotic Disorders Research, Mailman Research Center, McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA, United States; Section of Psychiatry, Department of Medical Science and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Italy; Department of Pharmacology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- International Consortium for Mood and Psychotic Disorders Research, Mailman Research Center, McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA, United States; Lucio Bini Mood Disorders Centers, Via Cavalcanti 28, Cagliari, Rome, Italy; Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States.
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- International Consortium for Mood and Psychotic Disorders Research, Mailman Research Center, McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA, United States; Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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McDonough SM, Howes SC, Dillon M, McAuley J, Brady J, Clarke M, Clarke M, Lait E, McArdle D, O'Neill T, Wilson I, Niven A, Williams J, Tully MA, Murphy MH, McDonough CM. A study protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial of an intervention to increase activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in people with severe mental illness: Walking fOR Health (WORtH) Study. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2021; 7:205. [PMID: 34782018 PMCID: PMC8590967 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-021-00938-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background People with severe mental illness (SMI) are less physically active and more sedentary than healthy controls, contributing to poorer physical health outcomes in this population. There is a need to understand the feasibility and acceptability, and explore the effective components, of health behaviour change interventions targeting physical activity and sedentary behaviour in this population in rural and semi-rural settings. Methods This 13-week randomised controlled feasibility trial compares the Walking fOR Health (WORtH) multi-component behaviour change intervention, which includes education, goal-setting and self-monitoring, with a one-off education session. It aims to recruit 60 inactive adults with SMI via three community mental health teams in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Primary outcomes are related to feasibility and acceptability, including recruitment, retention and adherence rates, adverse events and qualitative feedback from participants and clinicians. Secondary outcome measures include self-reported and accelerometer-measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour, anthropometry measures, physical function and mental wellbeing. A mixed-methods process evaluation will be undertaken. This study protocol outlines changes to the study in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussion This study will address the challenges and implications of remote delivery of the WORtH intervention due to the COVID-19 pandemic and inform the design of a future definitive randomised controlled trial if it is shown to be feasible. Trial registration The trial was registered on clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04134871) on 22 October 2019.
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- Suzanne M McDonough
- Centre for Health and Rehabilitation Technologies, School of Health Sciences, Ulster University, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QB, UK. .,School of Physiotherapy, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland. .,School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
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- Centre for Health and Rehabilitation Technologies, School of Health Sciences, Ulster University, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QB, UK
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- Louth Meath Mental Health Services, Midlands Louth Meath Community Healthcare Organisation CHO, Dublin, Ireland
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- Community Mental Health Team, Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Antrim, UK
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- Community Mental Health Team, Western Health and Social Care Trust, Omagh, UK
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- School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Louth Meath Mental Health Services, Midlands Louth Meath Community Healthcare Organisation CHO, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK.,Centre for Evidence and Social Innovation, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Physical Activity for Health Research Centre (PAHRC), Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Implementation Science, Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Mental Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Ulster University, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QB, UK
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- Centre for Exercise Medicine, Physical Activity and Health, Sports and Exercise Sciences Research Institute, Ulster University, Jordanstown Campus, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QB, UK
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- Louth Meath Rehabilitation Service, Midlands Louth Meath Community Healthcare Organisation CHO, Dublin, Ireland
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Browne J, Cather C, Zvonar V, Thayer K, Skiest H, Arntz D, Kritikos K, Schnitzer K, Brown H, Evins AE, Donovan A. Developing a Sound Body: Open Trial Results of a Group Healthy Lifestyle Intervention for Young Adults with Psychosis. Community Ment Health J 2021; 57:864-871. [PMID: 32524260 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-020-00655-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/31/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
Abstract
The mortality disparity for persons with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs) due to cardiovascular disease is a devastating problem. Many risk factors are present in young adults with psychosis that may be ameliorated with lifestyle interventions. Sixteen participants with SSDs enrolled in an 11-week open trial of a novel lifestyle intervention comprised of group high intensity interval training exercise and health and wellness education. The aims were to evaluate (1) feasibility and (2) impact on sedentary behavior, physical activity, nutritional knowledge, physiological outcomes, and psychological well-being at end of intervention and 11-week follow-up. Attendance rates were 70% or higher for both intervention components and participants reported increased learning about healthy eating and exercise habits. Moderate to large effect sizes were observed for physical activity and sedentary behavior with sustained improvements in sedentary behavior at follow-up. Meaningful changes were not observed in other domains.
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- Julia Browne
- Center of Excellence for Psychosocial and Systemic Research, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. .,Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. .,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Center of Excellence for Psychosocial and Systemic Research, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Center for Addiction Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center of Excellence for Psychosocial and Systemic Research, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Center of Excellence for Psychosocial and Systemic Research, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center of Excellence for Psychosocial and Systemic Research, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center of Excellence for Psychosocial and Systemic Research, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center of Excellence for Psychosocial and Systemic Research, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Center for Addiction Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center of Excellence for Psychosocial and Systemic Research, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Bort-Roig J, Briones-Buixassa L, Felez-Nobrega M, Guàrdia-Sancho A, Sitjà-Rabert M, Puig-Ribera A. Sedentary behaviour associations with health outcomes in people with severe mental illness: a systematic review. Eur J Public Health 2021; 30:150-157. [PMID: 30793737 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although people with severe mental illness (SMI) show high sedentary behaviour (SB) levels, there is little research on how SB patterns influence health and which type of intervention is the most critical for reducing this behaviour. The aims of this study are to examine associations between SB and physical and mental health in people with SMI; and the extent to which physical activity interventions may effectively reduce SB. METHODS This systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. Experimental and observational studies were searched in Medline, PsycInfo, Embase, CINHAL and Scopus up to June 2018. Eighteen studies (n = 15 observational; n = 3 experimental) met the inclusion criteria. RESULTS Both subjective and objective measurements for SB (an average of 8.5 and 10 h day-1, respectively) were positively associated with an increased cardiovascular and metabolic risk, worse global functioning, less quality of life, more severity of depressive symptoms, longer illness duration and higher doses of antipsychotic medication. Regarding intervention studies, active-lifestyle interventions (n = 2) reduced sedentary time (1.7-2.4 h day-1) while structured exercise (n = 1) reported no changes on SB. CONCLUSIONS Levels of sedentariness in people with SMI are linked to an increased physical health risk, worse wellbeing and poorer mental health. Active-lifestyle interventions may be an indicated approach to reduce SB of people with SMI. However, a limited number of studies, their mixed quality and the heterogeneity of health outcomes made it difficult to provide robust conclusions on SB effects in people with SMI.Study protocol was registered to PROSPERO (CRD42017067592).
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- Judit Bort-Roig
- Research Group on Sports and Physical Activity, Centre for Health and Social Care Research, University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia, Vic, Spain
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- Research Group in Mental Health and Social Innovation, Centre for Health and Social Care Research, University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia, Vic, Spain
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- Research Group on Sports and Physical Activity, Centre for Health and Social Care Research, University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia, Vic, Spain
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- Research Group on Sports and Physical Activity, Centre for Health and Social Care Research, University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia, Vic, Spain.,Osonament - Osona Psychopedagogical Medical Center, Vic, Spain
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- Global Research on Wellbeing, Blanquerna School of Health Sciences, Ramon Llull University, Barcelona, Spain
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- Research Group on Sports and Physical Activity, Centre for Health and Social Care Research, University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia, Vic, Spain
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Rampino A, Falcone RM, Giannuzzi A, Masellis R, Antonucci LA, Torretta S. Strategies for Psychiatric Rehabilitation and their Cognitive Outcomes in Schizophrenia: Review of Last Five-year Studies. Clin Pract Epidemiol Ment Health 2021; 17:31-47. [PMID: 34249137 PMCID: PMC8227533 DOI: 10.2174/1745017902117010031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cognitive deficits are core features of Schizophrenia, showing poor response to antipsychotic treatment, therefore non-pharmacological rehabilitative approaches to such a symptom domain need to be identified. However, since not all patients with Schizophrenia exhibit the same cognitive impairment profile, individualized rehabilitative approaches should be set up. OBJECTIVES We explored the last five-year literature addressing the issue of cognitive dysfunction response to rehabilitative methodologies in Schizophrenia to identify possible predictors of response and individualized strategies to treat such a dysfunction. CONCLUSION A total of 76 studies were reviewed. Possible predictors of cognitive rehabilitation outcome were identified among patient-specific and approach-specific variables and a general overview of rehabilitative strategies used in the last five years has been depicted. Studies suggest the existence of multifaced and multi-domain variables that could significantly predict pro-cognitive effects of cognitive rehabilitation, which could also be useful for identifying individual-specific rehabilitation trajectories over time.An individualized rehabilitative approach to cognitive impairment in Schizophrenia is possible if taking into account both patient and approach specific predictors of outcomes.
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- Antonio Rampino
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neuroscience, and Sense Organs, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neuroscience, and Sense Organs, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neuroscience, and Sense Organs, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neuroscience, and Sense Organs, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neuroscience, and Sense Organs, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy
- Department of Education, Psychology and Communication, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70122 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neuroscience, and Sense Organs, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy
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Hirigo AT, Teshome T, Abera Gitore W, Worku E. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Dyslipidemia Among Psychiatric Patients on Antipsychotic Treatment at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. Nutr Metab Insights 2021; 14:11786388211016842. [PMID: 34035653 PMCID: PMC8132100 DOI: 10.1177/11786388211016842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background: Dyslipidemia is one of the adverse metabolic outcomes associated with psychotropic medications and the nature of the mental illness itself. Therefore, this study aimed to assess magnitude of dyslipidemia and associated factors among patients with severe mental illness on antipsychotic treatments. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 245 patients with severe mental illness in Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Sidama Regional state, Southern Ethiopia. Socio-demographic and other important data were collected using a structured questionnaire through a systematic random sampling technique. Individual dyslipidemia was characterized by the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel-III (NCEP ATP-III) guideline. Results: Mean total cholesterol (TC) was significantly higher in males when compared to females (162.2 mg/dl vs 121 mg/dl, P = .023). While, mean LDL-cholesterol was significantly higher in females when compared to males (100.9 mg/dl vs 93.6 mg/dl, P = .028). Overall 58.4% (95% CI: 52.2-64.8) of participants had at least 1 dyslipidemia. The prevalence of TC ⩾200 mg/dl, HDL-cholesterol <40 mg/dl, triglyceride (TG) and LDL-cholesterol were 61 (24.9%), 75 (30.6%), 66 (26.9%), and 47 (19.2%), respectively. Female sex and smoking were significantly and positively associated with LDL-c dyslipidemia, the aOR (95% CI) were 2.1 (1.0-4.2) for female sex and 3.4 (1.1-10.5) for smoking. Also, Age >40 years was significantly associated with TC dyslipidemia, the aOR (95% CI) was 2.0 (1.1-3.7). Conclusion: More than half of psychiatric patients are at risk of developing cardiovascular and other related health problems. Therefore, periodic screening of lipid profiles during healthcare follow-up is mandatory to limit risks of cardiovascular-related comorbidities among patients with severe mental illness.
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- Agete Tadewos Hirigo
- College of Medicine and Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, School of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa City, Sidama Regional State, Southern-Ethiopia
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- College of Medicine and Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Physiology Unit, Hawassa University, Hawassa City, Sidama Regional State, Southern-Ethiopia
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- College of Medicine and Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, School of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa City, Sidama Regional State, Southern-Ethiopia
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- College of Medicine and Health Science, Hawassa Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Laboratory, Hawassa University, Hawassa City, Sidama Regional State, Southern-Ethiopia
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Metabolic Syndrome and Dietary Habits in Hospitalized Patients with Schizophrenia: A Cross-Sectional Study. MEDICINA-LITHUANIA 2021; 57:medicina57030255. [PMID: 33801842 PMCID: PMC8001284 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57030255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background and Objectives: The true prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and the reason for it being higher in patients with schizophrenia when compared to general population have not yet been fully determined. Although being considered as one of the major causes, currently there are limited findings regarding differences in dietary patterns of schizophrenic patients with and without MetS. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of MetS among hospitalized patients with schizophrenia, to investigate the differences in socio-demographic, clinical, and lifestyle characteristics between participants with and without MetS, with the special emphasis being put on their dietary habits, and to ascertain the correlation between dietary habits and MetS components. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study included 259 hospitalized patients with schizophrenia aged ≥ 18 years. All participants underwent basic anthropometric measurements, blood sampling and blood pressure assessment, and provided relevant socio-demographic and lifestyle information. The presence of MetS was determined according to the Joint Interim Statement definition and dietary habits were assessed using a non-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. Results: The overall prevalence of MetS was 47.9%. No socio-demographic or lifestyle differences were found between participants with and without MetS. A large number of participants (42.9%) reported consuming carbonated soft drinks on a daily basis. Daily frequency of fruit (11.6%) and vegetables intake (29.3%) was far below recommended. Dietary habits of participants with and without MetS did not significantly differ, while consumption frequencies of some of the studied food and beverage items and groups significantly correlated with certain MetS components (such as statistically significant positive correlation between cured meat products consumption frequency and waist circumference, as well as between red meat consumption frequency and systolic blood pressure). Conclusions: The concept of the present study did not allow us to distinguish to what extent the participants’ dietary habits were influenced by independent procurement of food products, nor has it allowed us to quantify the portion sizes of consumed food and beverage items and groups. Nevertheless, the findings indicate the need for early identification of individuals with high MetS risk and for the incorporation of nutritional support programs into hospital treatment of patients with schizophrenia.
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Fernández-Abascal B, Suárez-Pinilla P, Cobo-Corrales C, Crespo-Facorro B, Suárez-Pinilla M. In- and outpatient lifestyle interventions on diet and exercise and their effect on physical and psychological health: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and first episode of psychosis. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2021; 125:535-568. [PMID: 33503476 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2021.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2020] [Revised: 01/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Patients with non-affective psychosis often lead unhealthy lifestyles. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis on non-pharmacological RCTs for improvement of diet and physical activity in non-affective psychosis patients, including first-episode psychosis. A variety of outcomes was analysed, including metabolic, psychopathology, cognitive, functional and quality of life outcomes. Fifty-nine studies were included. An improvement in anthropometric measurements (BMI, weight, waist circumference) was observed post-intervention, persisting after follow-up. Post-intervention benefit was found also for psychotic symptoms severity (also persisting after follow-up), many cognitive domains and physical and global functioning and quality of life. Conversely, no effect was observed in relation to most blood metabolites, blood pressure and non-psychotic psychopathology and spontaneous physical activity. Improvement was generally larger for interventions including exercise, especially moderate/vigorous aerobic exercise, but follow-up maintenance was greater for psychotherapy interventions. Sensitivity analyses limited to chronic stages of psychosis and low risk of bias studies produced comparable results. Further studies are needed to design optimized interventions in this vulnerable population.
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- Blanca Fernández-Abascal
- Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, Santander, 39011, Spain.
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- Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, Santander, 39011, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, 28029, Spain.
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University Hospital Virgen del Rocío - IBiS, Sevilla, 41013, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, 28029, Spain
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- Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, Institute of Neurology, University College of London, London, WC1N 3AX, UK.
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Snethen G, Brusilovskiy E, McCormick BP, Hiremath SV, Salzer MS. The Relationship between Community Participation and Physical Activity among Individuals with Serious Mental Illnesses. Ment Health Phys Act 2021; 20:10.1016/j.mhpa.2021.100381. [PMID: 34745346 PMCID: PMC8564502 DOI: 10.1016/j.mhpa.2021.100381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The importance of physical activity (PA) and health outcomes for individuals with serious mental illnesses (SMI) has been well documented. It is also established that individuals with SMI engage in high amounts of sedentary behavior and low amounts of physical activity, which contributes to poor health outcomes. This study explores the relationship between community participation, physical activity, and sedentary behavior among individuals with SMI. METHODS This study used a sample of individuals with SMI who were receiving community mental health services in a large urban area of the United States. Of the 526 individuals approached, 308 were interested in the study; 173 consented and completed data collection. This study reports on 152 participants who had complete data. Using the Temple University Community Participation Scale, participants reported on community-based activities completed independently in the previous 30 days. Additionally, participants were asked to wear a tri-axial accelerometer (ActiGraph GT3X) on the non-dominant wrist for seven days. The total number of community participation days was correlated with PA variables including steps, sedentary, light, and moderate-vigorous PA. Two groups of step data were analyzed using t-tests: ≥7500 steps, and ≥ 10,000 steps. Logistic regressions were run to examine the relationship between amount, breadth and sufficiency of community participation and having +/- 7,500 steps and +/- 10,000 daily steps, controlling for age, gender, and income. RESULTS Amount of community participation was inversely associated with the % of time in sedentary activity and positively associated with the % of time in moderate to vigorous PA. Those with at or more than 7500 steps and 10,000 steps reported significantly more days of community participation. CONCLUSION This study highlights the contribution of everyday activities for increased physical activity and reduced time spent in sedentary activity. Practitioners should consider recommendations for engagement in the community to increase opportunities for walking.
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- Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion
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Smith J, Griffiths LA, Band M, Horne D. Cardiometabolic Risk in First Episode Psychosis Patients. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2020; 11:564240. [PMID: 33329382 PMCID: PMC7732528 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2020.564240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Previous research in patients with schizophrenia in European and USA population groups has demonstrated a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome and disease progression (~35%-40%) and increased risk for cardiovascular disease and long-term mortality. Limited research has determined the prevalence of existing cardiometabolic risk factors at onset of a first episode psychosis. This cross-sectional study presents a clinical overview of the cardiometabolic risk profile in young people with first episode psychosis in the UK. Forty-six participants (72% male) clinically diagnosed with first episode psychosis (n = 25), schizophrenia (n = 13), bipolar disorder (n = 4), unspecified non-organic psychosis (n = 2) or acute psychotic episode (n = 2) with < 6 months Duration of Untreated Psychosis (DUP; mean 33.4 ± 37.2 days) were assessed for anthropometric, health risk behaviors and clinical measurements including resting heart rate, blood pressure, blood lipids, glycated hemoglobin, and prolactin. Overall, participants (aged 18-37 years) had a high prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors due to: elevated values for BMI (73%) and abdominal adiposity (50%), blood pressure (47% prehypertensive; 23% hypertensive), resting heart rate (43%); hypercholesterolemia (32%); suboptimal HDL-C levels (36%); and hypertriglyceridemia (40%). Participants also self-reported poor health risk habits including smoking (55%), alcohol use (39%), substance use (18%), poor diet (52%), and sedentary behavior (29%). Young people with psychosis are at increased risk for cardiometabolic disorders due to elevated clinical markers and health risk behaviors. Physical health interventions (including health behavior advice) are needed early in the treatment process to address this increased risk for cardiometabolic disorders in individuals recently diagnosed with psychosis.
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- Jo Smith
- School of Allied Health and Community, University of Worcester, Worcester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, National Health Service, London, United Kingdom
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- School of Allied Health and Community, University of Worcester, Worcester, United Kingdom
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Examining the relationship between community mobility and participation using GPS and self-report data. Soc Sci Med 2020; 265:113539. [PMID: 33234453 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.113539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Higher levels of community mobility have been shown to be associated with better physical health, mental health, and quality of life. The ability to move about one's community is also expected to facilitate community participation, which is an aspect of health functioning. This study uses Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology to track various dimensions of community mobility, such as destinations, time outside the home, and distance traveled, and examine the relationship between these variables and community participation in a sample of individuals with serious mental illnesses (SMI). This population was selected because they are known to have diminished health functioning in terms of their community participation, and the goal is to explore the extent to which mobility limitations may account for this. A total of 103 individuals with serious mental illnesses were recruited from mental health agencies and consented to having their mobility tracked using GPS for 13 days and answering questions about their community-based activities. Greater amount of participation was associated with having more destinations and spending more time out of the house, but not with traveling larger distances and having a greater activity space. None of the mobility variables were related to the number of important participation areas or sufficiency of participation. The findings support the hypothesis that greater mobility is related to more participation, although satisfaction with the degree to which one participates does not appear to be impacted, suggesting that other factors need to be accounted for. Health policymakers and providers should pay attention to community mobility as a factor that affects health outcomes such as participation, in individuals with serious mental illnesses, and other populations. In particular, attending to access to personal transport, public transportation, and other mobility options appears to be important, as well as interventions aimed at encouraging greater community mobility.
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Beck-Felts K, Goodman M, Ospina LH, Wall M, McEvoy J, Jarskog LF, Ballon JS, Bartels MN, Buchsbaum R, Sloan RP, Stroup TS, Kimhy D. Suicide Reduction in Schizophrenia via Exercise (SUnRISE): study protocol for a multi-site, single-blind, randomized clinical trial of aerobic exercise for suicide risk reduction in individuals with schizophrenia. Trials 2020; 21:871. [PMID: 33087170 PMCID: PMC7579916 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-020-04788-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Suicide risk among individuals with schizophrenia (SZ) is intractably high, with over 40% of individuals attempting to take their own lives during their lifetime and an estimated 5-10% completing suicide. At present, available pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments offer limited risk reduction benefits, and thus, there remains an urgent need to explore novel interventions that will ameliorate this risk. Aerobic exercise (AE) has been shown to improve a number of predictors of suicide risk (e.g., depressed mood, sleeping difficulties). As individuals with SZ display a highly sedentary lifestyle, AE may reduce suicide risk. METHODS Employing a multi-site, single-blind, randomized clinical trial design, we will examine the impact of AE on risk for suicide and related variables in individuals with SZ. Participants will be randomized to one of two 12-week exercise interventions: AE or a stretching and toning (ST) control intervention. Primary outcome measures will include suicide risk (Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, C-SSRS) and aerobic fitness (VO2max), along with additional measures of suicide risk, mood, emotion regulation, sleep, cognition, and physical activity, with assessments completed at baseline and after 6 and 12 weeks of interventions. DISCUSSION It is hypothesized that AE will reduce suicide risk among individuals with SZ. This study may offer support for a more efficacious treatment method for this population in addition to the pre-existing pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment regimens. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov, NCT03270098 . Registered on September 1, 2017.
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- Katie Beck-Felts
- Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1230, New York, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1230, New York, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1230, New York, NY, 10029, USA.
- MIRECC, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA.
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Vancampfort D, Basangwa D, Rosenbaum S, Ward PB, Mugisha J. Test-retest reliability and correlates of the Simple Physical Activity Questionnaire in Ugandan out-patients with psychosis. Afr Health Sci 2020; 20:1438-1445. [PMID: 33402992 PMCID: PMC7751552 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v20i3.49] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In order to facilitate people with psychosis to increase their physical activity (PA) levels, a reliable measurement of these levels is of relevance. OBJECTIVES The primary aim of current study was to explore the test-retest of the Simple Physical Activity Questionnaire (SIMPAQ) in Ugandan outpatients with psychosis. A second aim was to explore correlates of the SIMPAQ, including demographic variables and antipsychotic medication dose. METHODS Thirty-four women (33.9±8.0 years) and 21 men completed the SIMPAQ twice in a day. The test-retest reliability was assessed using Spearman Rho correlations coefficients. Differences in subgroups were analysed with Mann Whitney U tests. RESULTS The SIMPAQ showed a good test-retest reliability with correlates ranging from 0.78 (P<0.001) for structured exercise to 0.96 (P<0.001) for walking. Women, non-smokers and those without HIV/AIDS showed higher incidental PA than men, smokers and those with HIV/AIDS. CONCLUSION The SIMPAQ is a reliable tool to assess PA and sedentary levels in Ugandan outpatients with psychosis. Men, smokers and those with HIV/AIDS appear to be at risk for lower incidental PA.
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- Davy Vancampfort
- KU Leuven Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Leuven, Belgium
- University Psychiatric Centre KU Leuven, Kortenberg, Belgium
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- Butabika National Referral and Mental Health Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
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- School of Psychiatry, UNSW, Sydney, Australia
- Schizophrenia Research Institute, Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, Australia
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Berry A, Drake RJ, Yung AR. Examining healthcare professionals' beliefs and actions regarding the physical health of people with schizophrenia. BMC Health Serv Res 2020; 20:771. [PMID: 32819374 PMCID: PMC7441685 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-020-05654-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND People with schizophrenia have a higher premature mortality risk compared with the general population mainly due to cardiovascular disease (CVD). Despite this, people with schizophrenia are less likely to access physical health services or have their physical health investigated and monitored. AIMS To examine the beliefs and actions of mental health professionals regarding the physical health of people with schizophrenia. METHOD Two hundred and fifty-five healthcare professionals who support people with schizophrenia within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH), United Kingdom and Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT), United Kingdom took part. Beliefs and actions were assessed using a self-administered questionnaire, which was constructed around two primary domains (1) CVD risk factors; and (2) physical health interventions. Descriptive statistics were reported and responses between different healthcare professional groups were compared. RESULTS The overwhelming majority of participants were aware of established CVD risk factors with 98% identifying family history of CVD, 98% for smoking and 96% for high blood pressure. Most participants believed nearly all healthcare professionals were responsible for monitoring the physical health of people with schizophrenia, regardless of job speciality. There were 67% of participants who reported delivering an intervention to improve sedentary behaviour for people with schizophrenia. However, awareness of government and NHS recommended lifestyle interventions were low. CONCLUSIONS This study found good knowledge regarding many established CVD risk factors but little clarity regarding who is responsible for monitoring the physical health of people with schizophrenia and how often brief lifestyle interventions are being implemented.
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- Alexandra Berry
- Division of Psychology & Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre (MAHSC), Manchester, UK.
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- Division of Psychology & Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre (MAHSC), Manchester, UK
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Psychology & Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre (MAHSC), Manchester, UK
- Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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Cabassa LJ, Stefancic A, Wang X, Guo S, Lu NY, Weatherly C. Correlates of Physical Activity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Racially and Ethnically Diverse People with Serious Mental Illness in Supportive Housing. Community Ment Health J 2020; 56:1139-1152. [PMID: 32222849 PMCID: PMC7293576 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-020-00610-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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We examined demographic, health, and mental health correlates of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in racially and ethnically diverse people with serious mental illness (SMI) living in supportive housing. We used baseline data from 314 people with SMI enrolled in a randomized effectiveness trial of a peer-led healthy lifestyle intervention. Sedentary behavior and physical activity were measured with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. CRF was measured with the 6-min walking test (6MWT). Correlates were identified via ordinary least squares and logistic regressions. Participants were mostly male and racial/ethnic minorities. Thirty-four percent engaged in at least 150-min-per-week of at least moderate-intensity physical activity. On average, participants walked 316.8 m in the 6MWT. Our models show that physical activity and CRF were not evenly distributed in racially and ethnically diverse people with SMI and are associated with multiple demographic, mental health, and health factors. Our findings suggest subgroups and factors that can be targeted to develop health interventions to improve the physical health of people with SMI.
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- Leopoldo J Cabassa
- George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis, Campus Box 1196, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63130, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, 1051 Riverside Dr., Rm 3506, New York, NY, 10031, USA
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- George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis, Campus Box 1196, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63130, USA
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- George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis, Campus Box 1196, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63130, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, 1051 Riverside Dr., Rm 3506, New York, NY, 10031, USA
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- George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis, Campus Box 1196, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63130, USA
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Nuño L, Barrios M, Vancampfort D, Rojo E, Gómez-Benito J, Guilera G. Functioning in schizophrenia: a Delphi study covering the perspective of physiotherapists. Disabil Rehabil 2020; 43:3733-3740. [PMID: 32285708 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1748729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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PURPOSE This qualitative study explores the barriers, personal characteristics/resources, and environmental factors that experienced physiotherapists identify as relevant in the assessment and treatment of persons living with schizophrenia, and whether the identified aspects are represented in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Sets for schizophrenia. METHODS A three-round Delphi study with physiotherapists was conducted between April and July 2018. In the first round, participants had to list all the aspects they considered to be relevant when assessing and/or treating individuals with schizophrenia, and they were asked six open-ended questions. Their responses were linked to categories. In the second and third rounds, physiotherapists had to judge whether each category/personal factor was relevant for describing functioning in schizophrenia. RESULTS Thirteen of 22 eligible physiotherapists from eight countries responded to the first round, and 10 completed all three rounds. Eighty-two (84.5%) of the 97 categories in the Comprehensive Core Set for schizophrenia and all 25 categories in the Brief Core Set were considered relevant. A total of five categories were additionally identified. CONCLUSIONS The barriers, personal characteristics/resources, and environmental factors from the physiotherapists' perspective have been identified. The results largely confirm the content validity of the Core Sets for schizophrenia.Implications for rehabilitationThis study shows which barriers, personal characteristics/resources, and environmental factors in persons with schizophrenia are relevant from physiotherapists' perspective and should be integrated in the rehabilitation process.The content validity of the Comprehensive and Brief Core Sets for schizophrenia is largely supported from the physiotherapists' perspective and therefore could be used in the assessment of functioning in persons with schizophrenia.The Comprehensive and Brief ICF Core Sets for schizophrenia could be used to plan and assess multidisciplinary rehabilitation interventions.
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- Laura Nuño
- Clinical Institute of Neurosciences (ICN), Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Social Psychology and Quantitative Psychology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Institute of Neurosciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Hospital Benito Menni CASM, Sisters Hospitallers, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry, International University of Catalonia, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain
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- Department of Social Psychology and Quantitative Psychology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Institute of Neurosciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Social Psychology and Quantitative Psychology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Institute of Neurosciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Abdul Rashid NA, Nurjono M, Lee J. Clinical determinants of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in individuals with schizophrenia. Asian J Psychiatr 2019; 46:62-67. [PMID: 31627166 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2019.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Revised: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Modifiable lifestyle factors such as physical activity (PA) have ameliorative effects on commonly reported health conditions in schizophrenia like cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Similarly, reduction in sedentary behaviour (SB) promotes better physical health. However, engaging individuals with schizophrenia in PA and less SB can be challenging because of symptoms of schizophrenia. The aims of the present study are (i) to examine the profiles of PA and SB in individuals with schizophrenia; and (ii) to identify their respective clinical determinants. METHOD 157 individuals with schizophrenia were recruited. PA and SB were examined via the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). Psychopathology was assessed using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS). Potential clinical predictors of PA and SB were identified via univariate regression analyses and subsequently included in the final multiple regression models for PA and SB respectively. RESULTS 63.7% met the WHO PA guidelines. Work-related activity was the largest domain specific contribution towards PA. Mean duration of SB was approximately 9 h and about 57.3% reported at least 8 h or more of SB daily. Positive symptom was associated with engagement in PA and reduced duration of SB. Negative symptom was associated with greater SB. CONCLUSION With emerging evidence of deleterious health effects of SB independent of PA, it is important to monitor SB in individuals with schizophrenia, particularly those presenting with negative symptoms. While the lack of treatment response for negative symptoms remains a challenge, effort should be made to reduce duration of SB.
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore; Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; North Region & Department of Psychosis, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore.
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Factors associated with self-reported walking and sedentary behaviours in a study sample of individuals with severe mental illness. GERMAN JOURNAL OF EXERCISE AND SPORT RESEARCH 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s12662-019-00599-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Patients with psychotic disorders are at high risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus, and there is increasing evidence that patients display glucose metabolism abnormalities before significant antipsychotic medication exposure. In the present study, we examined insulin action by quantifying insulin sensitivity in first-episode psychosis (FEP) patients and unaffected siblings, compared to healthy individuals, using a physiological-based model and comprehensive assessment battery. Twenty-two unaffected siblings, 18 FEP patients, and 15 healthy unrelated controls were evaluated using a 2-h oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), with 7 samples of plasma glucose and serum insulin concentration measurements. Insulin sensitivity was quantified using the oral minimal model method. Lipid, leptin, free fatty acids, and inflammatory marker levels were also measured. Anthropometric, nutrient, and activity assessments were conducted; total body composition and fat distribution were determined using whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Insulin sensitivity significantly differed among groups (F = 6.01 and 0.004), with patients and siblings showing lower insulin sensitivity, compared to controls (P = 0.006 and 0.002, respectively). Body mass index, visceral adipose tissue area (cm2), lipids, leptin, free fatty acids, inflammatory markers, and activity ratings were not significantly different among groups. There was a significant difference in nutrient intake with lower total kilocalories/kilogram body weight in patients, compared to siblings and controls. Overall, the findings suggest that familial abnormal glucose metabolism or a primary insulin signaling pathway abnormality is related to risk for psychosis, independent of disease expression and treatment effects. Future studies should examine underlying biological mechanisms of insulin signaling abnormalities in psychotic disorders.
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Lundström S, Jormfeldt H, Hedman Ahlström B, Skärsäter I. Health-related lifestyle and perceived health among people with severe mental illness: Gender differences and degree of sense of coherence. Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2019; 33:182-188. [PMID: 30927988 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2018.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2018] [Revised: 12/03/2018] [Accepted: 12/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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People with severe mental illness (SMI) experience an increased risk of physical ill health and premature death, which appears to be partly related to unhealthy lifestyle habits. The aim of this study was to describe the distribution of health-related lifestyle habits and perceived health among people with severe mental illness. A further aim was to explore if there were any gender differences or differences based on degree of sense of coherence. The study adopted a cross-sectional design based on data from 65 people with SMI. The results show that degree of Sense of Coherence (SOC) does have relevance for perceived health and for dimensions of Quality of Life (QOL). Furthermore, among the participants with strong SOC, there were less daily smokers and they seemed to have less sedentary leisure time than those with low SOC. Men reported more anxiety/depression than women and women ate fruit more often than men, otherwise there were no gender differences. In comparison with the general population, people with SMI show a higher Body Mass Index are more sedentary, more often daily smokers, have lower SOC and perceive a lower QOL. This emphasizes the importance of health-promotion support that focuses on lifestyle changes, and support for strengthening SOC and QOL for people with SMI.
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- Sofie Lundström
- Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare, Halmstad, Sweden.
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- Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare, Halmstad, Sweden
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Fibbins H, Lederman O, Morell R, Furzer B, Wright K, Stanton R. Incorporating Exercise Professionals in Mental Health Settings: An Australian Perspective. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.31189/2165-6193-8.1.21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Low rates of physical activity, in addition to other poor physical health behaviors, contribute to lower quality of life and increased rates of premature mortality for people living with mental illness. Physical activity reduces this mortality gap while simultaneously improving mood, cognitive function, and symptomology for a variety of psychiatric disorders. While physical activity programs are feasible and acceptable in this population, significant barriers exist that limit long-term adherence. Accredited exercise physiologists (AEPs) are best-placed in Australia to lead physical activity interventions for people living with mental illness. Additionally, AEPs provide an important role in improving culture change within mental health settings by influencing clinicians' attitudes to physical activity interventions. Leading international mental health organizations should collaborate and promote the role of physical activity to increase the provision of such services to people living with mental illness.
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Ang MS, Nurjono M, Lee J. The effects of clinical illness severity and physical activity on health-related quality of life in schizophrenia. Qual Life Res 2019; 28:1509-1520. [PMID: 30805880 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-019-02126-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Quality of life is an important clinical outcome in individuals with schizophrenia. Illness severity and physical activity (PA) were independently reported to influence health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in people with schizophrenia. This study attempts to examine the intensity and types of PA and their impact on HRQoL, as well as the relative contributions of illness severity, PA, and sedentary behavior (SB) to HRQoL in people with schizophrenia. METHODS Demographic information was collected from 297 community-dwelling individuals with schizophrenia. Severity of illness was assessed on the Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S); PA and SB were assessed on the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ); HRQoL was assessed on the RAND-36. Regression analyses were conducted to examine the impact of different types and intensities of PA on HRQoL, and the relative impact of CGI-S, GPAQ-PA, and GPAQ-SB on HRQoL. RESULTS Most participants had low PA level, and travel is the main type of PA adopted. Leisure time, travel-related, work-related, moderate-, and vigorous-intensity PA were all not associated with HRQoL. Lower severity of illness was significantly associated with better physical (PHC), mental (MHC) and global (GHC) health composites of the RAND-36 (GHC: t = - 5.628, p < 0.001, PHC: t = - 4.026, p < 0.001, MHC: t = - 5.534, p < 0.001). Both PA and SB were not significantly associated with PHC, MHC, and GHC. CONCLUSION Severity of illness has a significant impact on HRQoL in people with schizophrenia. However, we found no evidence to support the association between physical activity and sedentary behavior with HRQoL.
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- Mei San Ang
- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, 10 Buangkok View, Buangkok Green Medical Park, Singapore, 539747, Singapore
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- Centre for Health Services Research and Policy Research, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, 10 Buangkok View, Buangkok Green Medical Park, Singapore, 539747, Singapore. .,North Region & Department of Psychosis, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore. .,Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.
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Duncan MJ, Arbour-Nicitopoulos K, Subramaniapillai M, Remington G, Faulkner G. Revisiting the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ): Assessing sitting time among individuals with schizophrenia. Psychiatry Res 2019; 271:311-318. [PMID: 30529312 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2018.11.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2018] [Revised: 11/26/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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While moderate to vigorous physical activity may be one method of addressing common physical morbidities in schizophrenia, reducing sedentary time may be a low intensity adjunct. In order to determine whether sedentary behaviour is associated with health outcomes, valid and reliable tools for assessing sedentary time are necessary. In order to characterize the validity and reliability of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) for assessing sitting (sedentary) time, participants completed the IPAQ at baseline and 4 weeks later and wore accelerometers for 7 days before the final assessment. Bland-Altman analyses and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were used to compare agreement between measurements. One-hundred thirteen individuals completed the study. Mean difference between the IPAQ and accelerometer was 26.8 min (95% Limits of Agreement: -458.7-512.3) and ICCA,1 was 0.23 (95% CI: 0.06-0.39). Week 1 and Week 4 administrations of the IPAQ differed by an average of 26.6 min, (95% Limits of Agreement: -510.9-564.2) and ICCA,1 was 0.41 (95% CI: 0.21-0.59). The "minutes" of sitting reported by the IPAQ do not reflect objective sedentary behaviour measurements and this current measure may be unsuitable for the population level assessment of sitting time among individuals with schizophrenia.
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- Markus J Duncan
- School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, 2148 Health Sciences Mall, Room 4008, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z8, Canada.
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- Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Schizophrenia Division, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, 2148 Health Sciences Mall, Room 4008, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z8, Canada
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Ashdown-Franks G, Williams J, Vancampfort D, Firth J, Schuch F, Hubbard K, Craig T, Gaughran F, Stubbs B. Is it possible for people with severe mental illness to sit less and move more? A systematic review of interventions to increase physical activity or reduce sedentary behaviour. Schizophr Res 2018; 202:3-16. [PMID: 29980329 DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2018.06.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Revised: 06/21/2018] [Accepted: 06/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) (schizophrenia-spectrum, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder) die 10-20 years prematurely due to physical disorders such as cardiovascular disease. Physical activity (PA) is effective in preventing and managing these conditions in the general population, however individuals with SMI engage in substantially less PA and more sedentary behaviour (SB) compared to healthy counterparts. Furthermore, the effectiveness of intervening to increase PA or reduce SB in SMI populations is unknown. Therefore, we systematically reviewed studies measuring changes in PA or SB following behavioural interventions in people with SMI. A systematic search of major databases was conducted from inception until 1/3/2018 for behavioural interventions reporting changes in PA or SB in people with SMI. From 3018 initial hits, 32 articles were eligible, including 16 controlled trials (CT's; Treatment n = 1025, Control n = 1162) and 16 uncontrolled trials (n = 655). Of 16 CTs, seven (47%) reported significant improvements in PA, although only one found changes with an objective measure. Of 16 uncontrolled trials, 3 (20%) found improvements in PA (one with objective measurement). No intervention study had a primary aim of changing SB, nor did any note changes in SB using an objective measure. In conclusion, there is inconsistent and low quality evidence to show that interventions can be effective in changing PA or SB in this population. Future robust randomized controlled trials, using objectively-measured PA/SB as the primary outcome, are required to determine which behavioural interventions are effective in improving the sedentary lifestyles associated with SMI. Systematic review registration- PROSPERO registration number CRD42017069399.
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- Garcia Ashdown-Franks
- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, De Crespigny Park, London, Box SE5 8AF, United Kingdom; Department of Exercise Sciences, University of Toronto, 55 Harbord Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2W6, Canada.
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, De Crespigny Park, London, Box SE5 8AF, United Kingdom
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- KU Leuven Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Leuven, Belgium and KU Leuven, University Psychiatric Center, Kortenberg, Belgium
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- NICM Health Research Institute, School of Science and Health, University of Western Sydney, Australia; Division of Psychology and Mental Health, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Universidade La Salle (Unilasalle), Canoas, Brazil; Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, De Crespigny Park, London, Box SE5 8AF, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, De Crespigny Park, London, Box SE5 8AF, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, De Crespigny Park, London, Box SE5 8AF, United Kingdom; South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London SE5 8AZ, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, De Crespigny Park, London, Box SE5 8AF, United Kingdom; South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London SE5 8AZ, United Kingdom
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Çelik Ince S, Partlak Günüşen N. The views and habits of the individuals with mental illness about physical activity and nutrition. Perspect Psychiatr Care 2018; 54:586-595. [PMID: 29733428 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2018] [Revised: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 04/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study is to determine the views and habits of the individuals with mental illness on physical activities and nutrition behaviors. DESIGN AND METHODS This study was carried out descriptive qualitative method. The sample of the study consisted of 15 individuals with mental illness. The data were collected with Socio-Demographic Information Form and Semi-Structured Interview Form and analyzed by content analysis. FINDINGS Four main themes emerged as the result of the analysis of the data. These themes are the barriers, facilitators, habits, and the needs. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Mental health nurses should be aware of the barriers of individuals with mental illness. It is recommended that mental health nurses make interventions to encourage patients to have physical activity and healthy eating.
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- Sevecen Çelik Ince
- Faculty of Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing Department, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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Stiekema APM, Looijmans A, van der Meer L, Bruggeman R, Schoevers RA, Corpeleijn E, Jörg F. Effects of a lifestyle intervention on psychosocial well-being of severe mentally ill residential patients: ELIPS, a cluster randomized controlled pragmatic trial. Schizophr Res 2018; 199:407-413. [PMID: 29503230 DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2018.02.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2017] [Revised: 12/22/2017] [Accepted: 02/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Large studies investigating the psychosocial effects of lifestyle interventions in patients with a severe mental illness (SMI) are scarce, especially in residential patients. This large, randomized controlled, multicentre pragmatic trial assessed the psychosocial effects of a combined diet-and-exercise lifestyle intervention targeting the obesogenic environment of SMI residential patients. Twenty-nine sheltered and clinical care teams were randomized into intervention (n=15) or control (n=14) arm. Team tailored diet-and-exercise lifestyle plans were set up to change the obesogenic environment into a healthier setting, and team members were trained in supporting patients to make healthier choices. The control group received care-as-usual. The Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia (CDSS), Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), Health of the Nation Outcome Scales (HoNOS) and the Manchester Short Assessment of Quality of Life (MANSA) were assessed at baseline and after three and twelve months. Data were available for 384 intervention and 386 control patients (48.6±12.5years old, 62.7% males, 73.7% psychotic disorder). Linear mixed model analysis showed no psychosocial improvements in the intervention group compared to care-as-usual; the intervention group showed a slightly reduced quality of life (overall) and a small increase in depressive symptoms (clinical care facilities) and psychotic symptoms (sheltered facilities). This may be due to difficulties with implementation, the intervention not being specifically designed for improvements in mental well-being, or the small change approach, which may take longer to reach an effect. Further research might elucidate what type of lifestyle intervention under what circumstances positively affects psychosocial outcomes in this population.
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- Annemarie P M Stiekema
- Department of Rehabilitation, Lentis Psychiatric Institute, Zuidlaren, The Netherlands; School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands; University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Rob Giel Research Center, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Lentis Psychiatric Institute, Zuidlaren, The Netherlands; University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Rob Giel Research Center, Groningen, The Netherlands; University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Neuroscience, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Rob Giel Research Center, Groningen, The Netherlands; University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, University Center of Psychiatry, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, University Center of Psychiatry, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Rob Giel Research Center, Groningen, The Netherlands; Research Department, Friesland Mental Health Services, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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Lee SH, Kim G, Kim CE, Ryu S. Physical Activity of Patients with Chronic Schizophrenia and Related Clinical Factors. Psychiatry Investig 2018; 15:811-817. [PMID: 29969851 PMCID: PMC6111218 DOI: 10.30773/pi.2018.04.15.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2017] [Accepted: 04/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate clinical factors contributing to the low physical activity (PA) of patients with chronic schizophrenia. METHODS PA was measured in 50 outpatients with chronic schizophrenia using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Psychopathology, psychosocial functioning, and extrapyramidal symptoms were assessed using the 18 item-Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS-18), Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF), and Drug-Induced Extrapyramidal Symptom Scale (DIEPSS), respectively. We examined differences in these clinical variables between "inactive," "minimally active," and "health enhancing physical activity" groups. Linear regression analysis was used to examine the clinical factors explaining low PA levels in patients with schizophrenia. RESULTS Subjects spent an average of 130.18±238.89 min/wk on moderate/vigorous-intensity PA and only 26% of them met the recommended PA guideline of 150 minutes of at least moderate PA per week. The inactive group showed significantly higher BPRS-18 and DIEPSS scores, and a lower GAF score than the other groups. Linear regression analysis showed that DIEPSS scores independently explained the amount of total PA (p=0.001) and time spent being sedentary (p=0.028). CONCLUSION This study provides preliminary evidence that extrapyramidal symptoms could be a major impediment to the PA of patients with schizophrenia.
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- Sook-Hyun Lee
- Department of Mental Health Research, National Center for Mental Health, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mental Health Research, National Center for Mental Health, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Mental Health Research Institute, National Center for Mental Health, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mental Health Research, National Center for Mental Health, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Bueno-Antequera J, Oviedo-Caro MÁ, Munguía-Izquierdo D. Relationship between objectively measured sedentary behavior and health outcomes in schizophrenia patients: The PsychiActive project. Schizophr Res 2018; 197:87-92. [PMID: 29174336 DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2017.11.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2017] [Revised: 11/14/2017] [Accepted: 11/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate possible relationships between sedentary behavior and body mass index (BMI), cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in schizophrenia patients. Variables contributing to the variability in sedentary behavior were identified. Eighty-two schizophrenia outpatients (mean age±SD: 41.0±8.7years, 87% men, mean illness duration±SD: 17.1±8.9years) wore a multisensor armband for 7 consecutive full days to objectively measure sedentary behavior. BMI, walking capacity (6-minute walking test) as a proxy for CRF estimation and HRQoL (Short Form 36-Item Health Survey questionnaire version 2) were also assessed. Correlation (Pearson or Spearman coefficients) and multiple regression analysis were used. Sedentary behavior was significantly associated with BMI, CRF, and the physical component summary score of HRQoL (r values, -0.34-0.41; all P<0.001) and remained significant after adjustments for age, illness duration, symptom severity, adherence to Mediterranean diet, smoking, and antipsychotic medication (all P<0.05). BMI, CRF and vitality were identified as determinants of sedentary behavior. Consistent relationships between sedentary behavior and BMI, CRF, and the physical component summary score of HRQoL were found in schizophrenia patients. All the identified determinants of sedentary behavior are modifiable and may be important areas for future interventions in this population.
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- Javier Bueno-Antequera
- Department of Sports and Computer Science, Section of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, ES-41013 Seville, Spain.
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- Department of Sports and Computer Science, Section of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, ES-41013 Seville, Spain.
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- Department of Sports and Computer Science, Section of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, ES-41013 Seville, Spain.
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Perez-Cruzado D, Cuesta-Vargas AI, Vera-Garcia E, Mayoral-Cleries F. The relationship between quality of life and physical fitness in people with severe mental illness. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2018; 16:82. [PMID: 29720196 PMCID: PMC5930752 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-018-0909-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2017] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Quality of life of people with severe mental illness may be decrease by the high occurrence of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Physical fitness emerges as a modifying factor in this population through physical activity and this modification could influence in the quality of life of this population. The aim of the present study is to determine the contribution of physical fitness to the quality of life of people with severe mental illness. METHODS In the current study, a physiotherapist and an occupational therapist assessed 62 people with severe mental illness. Physical fitness was measured with a range of 11 fitness tests that covered flexibility, strength, balance, and endurance. To assess quality of life the EQ-5D-3 L scale was used, which measures five dimensions (mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain-discomfort, and anxiety-depression). RESULTS Significant correlations are presented between the quality of life and primary variables of physical fitness (balance, endurance, and upper limb strength). Endurance explained 22.9% of the variance of the quality of life in people with severe mental illness. Functional reach added another 36.2% variance to the prediction of quality of life. CONCLUSIONS The results of the present study suggest that some variables of physical fitness are associated with quality of life in people with severe mental illness. The improvement in physical fitness of this population should be a primary objective. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02413164 "retrospective registered" Registered Febr 2017.
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- D. Perez-Cruzado
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malaga, Av/ Arquitecto Peñalosa s/n, Malaga, Spain
- Clinimetric Research Group of Biomedicine Research Institute of Malaga (IBIMA) Spain, Regional University Hospital, Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malaga, Av/ Arquitecto Peñalosa s/n, Malaga, Spain
- Clinimetric Research Group of Biomedicine Research Institute of Malaga (IBIMA) Spain, Regional University Hospital, Málaga, Spain
- School of Clinical Science, Faculty of Health Science, Queensland University Technology, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malaga, Av/ Arquitecto Peñalosa s/n, Malaga, Spain
- Mental Health Research Group of Biomedicine Research Institute of Malaga (IBIMA) Spain, Regional University Hospital, Malaga, Spain
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- Mental Health Research Group of Biomedicine Research Institute of Malaga (IBIMA) Spain, Regional University Hospital, Malaga, Spain
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Ballon JS, Pajvani UB, Mayer LES, Freyberg Z, Freyberg R, Contreras I, Rosenbaum M, Leibel RL, Lieberman JA. Pathophysiology of drug induced weight and metabolic effects: findings from an RCT in healthy volunteers treated with olanzapine, iloperidone, or placebo. J Psychopharmacol 2018; 32:533-540. [PMID: 29444618 PMCID: PMC6996198 DOI: 10.1177/0269881118754708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Second generation antipsychotics are prescribed for an increasing number of psychiatric conditions, despite variable associations with weight gain, dyslipidemia, and impaired glucose tolerance. The mechanism(s) of the apparent causal relationships between these medications and metabolic effects have been inadequately defined and are potentially confounded by genetic risk of mental illness, attendant lifestyle, and concomitant medications. Therefore, we conducted a study in which 24 healthy volunteers were randomized to olanzapine (highly weight-gain liability), iloperidone (less weight-gain liability), or placebo treatment for 28 days under double-blind conditions. We hypothesized that antipsychotics induce weight gain primarily through increased caloric intake, which causes secondary dyslipidemia and insulin resistance. Subjects were phenotyped pre- and post-treatment for body weight, adiposity by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, energy expenditure by indirect calorimetry, food intake, oral glucose tolerance, plasma lipids, glucose, insulin, and other hormones. We found significantly increased food intake and body weight but no change in energy expenditure in olanzapine-treated subjects, with associated trends towards lipid abnormalities and insulin resistance the extent of which were presumably limited by the duration of treatment. Iloperidone treatment led to modest non-significant and placebo no weightgain, lipid increases and alterations in insulin metabolism. We conclude that second generation antipsychotic drugs, as represented by olanzapine, produce their weight and metabolic effects, predominantly, by increasing food intake which leads to weight gain that in turn induces metabolic consequences, but also through other direct effects on lipid and glucose metabolism independant of food intake and weight gain.
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- Jacob S Ballon
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, USA
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Barr L, Wynaden D, Heslop K. Nurses' attitudes towards the use of PRN psychotropic medications in acute and forensic mental health settings. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2018; 27:168-177. [PMID: 28337845 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Many countries now have national mental health policies and guidelines to decrease or eliminate the use of seclusion and restraint yet the use of Pro Re Nata (PRN) medications has received less practice evaluation. This research aimed to identify mental health nurses' attitudes towards the use of PRN medications with mental health consumers. Participants were working in forensic mental health and non-forensic acute mental health settings. The "Attitudes towards PRN medication use survey" was used and data were collected online. Data were analysed using the Statistical Package Social Sciences, Version 22.0. Practice differences between forensic and other acute mental health settings were identified related to the use of PRN medications to manage symptoms from nicotine, alcohol and other drug withdrawal. Differences related to the useage of comfort rooms and conducting comprehensive assessments of consumers' psychiatric symptoms were also detected. Qualitative findings highlighted the need for increased accountability for the prescribing and administration of PRN medications along with more nursing education/training to use alternative first line interventions. Nurses administering PRN medications should be vigilant regarding the indications for this practice to ensure they are facilitating the consumer's recovery by reducing the use of all forms of potentially restrictive practices in the hospital setting. The reasons for using PRN medications and PRN administration rates must be continually monitored to avoid practices such as high dose antipsychotics use and antipsychotic polypharmacy to ensure the efficacy of the consumers' management plans on their health care outcomes.
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- Lesley Barr
- State Forensic Mental Health Services, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Nursing and Midwifery, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Nursing and Midwifery, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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AGUIAR-BLOEMER AC, AGLIUSSI RG, PINHO TMP, FURTADO EF, DIEZ-GARCIA RW. Eating behavior of schizophrenic patients. REV NUTR 2018. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-98652018000100002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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ABSTRACT Objective To assess the eating behavior, food practices, nutritional and metabolic profiles of patients with schizophrenia undergoing treatment. Methods Cross-sectional exploratory descriptive qualitative study used a semi-structured questionnaire on the eating behavior, food practices, and perception of changes after the initiation of drug therapy and a quantitative method using anthropometric and body composition measurements, metabolic parameters, and 5-day dietary records to analyze nutrient ingestion of patients with schizophrenia in an outpatient clinic at a tertiary hospital (n=33). The qualitative data were analyzed and coded by three researchers and quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive exploratory statistics. Results The results of this study showed that schizophrenic patients presented high prevalence of excess weight (71.0%), metabolic syndrome (42.0%), dyslipidemia (62.0%), changes in appetite (76.0%), and increase in energy intake (74.2%), associated with important irregularities in eating behavior and food practices (such as irregularity of meals, emotional intake, high carbohydrate and fat intake, and low energy expenditure) and lifestyle (changes in social and work routines). Conclusion This eating profile may interact synergistically with psychotropic drugs to contribute to weight gain and metabolic changes in schizophrenia. Nutrition education may prevent and monitor the risk of metabolic and nutrition problems, irrespective of the medications used.
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Vancampfort D, Probst M, Basangwa D, De Hert M, Myin-Germeys I, van Winkel R, Ward PB, Rosenbaum S, Mugisha J. Adherence to physical activity recommendations and physical and mental health risk in people with severe mental illness in Uganda. Psychiatry Res 2018; 260:236-240. [PMID: 29220680 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2017.11.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2017] [Revised: 11/22/2017] [Accepted: 11/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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This study investigated cardio-metabolic risk factors among patients with severe mental illness who do or do not meet the recommendations of 150min per week of physical activity. A secondary aim was to assess whether those that do meet the recommendations report lower levels of mental health symptoms. 107 (60♀) Ugandan in- and outpatients (mean age=34.4 ± 9.7 years) with severe mental illness (depression=7, bipolar disorder=55, schizophrenia=45) completed the Physical Activity Vital Sign (PAVS) method and Brief Symptoms Inventory -18. Participants were also screened for abdominal obesity (waist circumference>90cm), overweight (body mass index≥25) and hypertension (systolic pressure≥140mmHg and/or diastolic pressure≥90mmHg).48.6% (n = 52) of patients met the physical activity recommendations as assessed by the PAVS method. 41.1% (n = 44) were overweight, 40.2% (n = 43) had abdominal obesity and 23.4% (n = 25) had hypertension. Those who did not meet the physical activity recommendations were significantly older, had a higher BSI-18 somatisation score, and had a higher risk of overweight [relative risk (RR) = 2.88, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.59-4.99], abdominal obesity (RR = 1.82, 95%CI = 1.13-2.93), and hypertension (RR = 2.16, 95%CI = 0.99-4.73). The PAVS is a feasible method of assessing physical activity among patients with severe mental illness in a low resource setting. The PAVS may have clinical utility for physical and mental health risk stratification.
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- Davy Vancampfort
- KU Leuven Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Tervuursevest 101, 3001 Leuven, Belgium; University Psychiatric Centre KU Leuven, Kortenberg, Belgium.
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- KU Leuven Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Tervuursevest 101, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- Butabika National Referral and Mental Health Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
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- University Psychiatric Centre KU Leuven, Kortenberg, Belgium
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- University Psychiatric Centre KU Leuven, Kortenberg, Belgium; KU Leuven Centre of Contexual Psychiatry, Leuven, Belgium
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- School of Psychiatry, UNSW, Sydney, Australia; Schizophrenia Research Unit, Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, Australia
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- School of Psychiatry, UNSW, Sydney, Australia; The Black Dog Institute, Randiwck, Australia
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- Butabika National Referral and Mental Health Hospital, Kampala, Uganda; Kyambogo University, Kampala, Uganda
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Berry A, Drake RJ, Webb RT, Ashcroft DM, Carr MJ, Yung AR. Investigating the Agreement Between Cardiovascular Disease Risk Calculators Among People Diagnosed With Schizophrenia. Front Psychiatry 2018; 9:685. [PMID: 30631286 PMCID: PMC6315171 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background: People diagnosed with schizophrenia have a much reduced life expectancy compared to the general population, and a more than doubled risk of dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD). Existing CVD risk calculators can be used to detect people with an elevated predicted risk of CVD to inform interventions to reduce risk. Aims: This study aimed to compare four different risk calculators for 10-year predicted CVD risk in a sample of people with schizophrenia. Methods: Thirty participants with a diagnosis of schizophrenia spectrum disorders living within Greater Manchester, United Kingdom took part. Ten-year predicted cardiovascular risk scores were calculated using four different models: QRISK3, Framingham, PRIMROSE BMI, and PRIMROSE lipid. Risk estimates and classified risk categories were compared. Results: QRISK3 identified 11 (39%) as having >10% risk of a CV event within 10 years, 4 (14%) of whom exceeded 20%. The Framingham model identified 4 (14%) as exceeding 10%, none of whom exceeded 20%. PRIMROSE risk calculators identified no participants as having >10% risk of a CV event within 10 years. Pairwise concordance correlation coefficients between types of model ranged 0.22-0.77. Mean (± SD) age was 40 (± 10) years but QRISK3's mean "Heart age" was 58 (± 14) years. Conclusion: Risk calculators generate differing predicted CVD risk scores for patients with schizophrenia. Using one risk calculator might yield different recommended monitoring and treatment plans compared to another. Clinicians should therefore take into account other patient-related factors, such as patients' preferences and other underlying physical conditions when making treatment decisions.
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- Alexandra Berry
- Division of Psychology & Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre (MAHSC), University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Division of Psychology & Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre (MAHSC), University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom.,Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Division of Psychology & Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre (MAHSC), University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Division of Pharmacy & Optometry, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre (MAHSC), University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Division of Psychology & Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre (MAHSC), University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Division of Psychology & Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre (MAHSC), University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom.,Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom.,Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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Korge J, Nunan D. Higher participation in physical activity is associated with less use of inpatient mental health services: A cross-sectional study. Psychiatry Res 2018; 259:550-553. [PMID: 29172179 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2017.11.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2017] [Revised: 11/03/2017] [Accepted: 11/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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There is a stark disparity in the physical health of people with mental illness compared to those without mental illness, resulting in shorter life expectancy and increased rates of preventable deaths. Physical activity has previously been shown to have a positive impact on various markers of mental health and has been linked with a reduction in hospital admissions for those with chronic physical illness. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether there is a relationship between physical activity and the number of days spent admitted to acute inpatient mental health wards in people with enduring mental illness. Eighty participants from four acute mental health wards in Oxfordshire, UK were included. Subjective and objective measurements of physical activity levels were collected alongside the amount of days spent admitted on acute mental health wards over the year previous. Participants who recorded higher levels of physical activity, both subjectively and objectively, were found to have spent less time admitted to acute mental health services. With a significant negative correlation found, future research should aim to investigate any causative link between physical activity and mental health admission.
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- Joseph Korge
- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, UK.
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, UK
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Schmitt A, Maurus I, Rossner MJ, Röh A, Lembeck M, von Wilmsdorff M, Takahashi S, Rauchmann B, Keeser D, Hasan A, Malchow B, Falkai P. Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Metabolic Syndrome, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Symptoms in Schizophrenia Include Decreased Mortality. Front Psychiatry 2018; 9:690. [PMID: 30622486 PMCID: PMC6308154 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric disorder with a lifetime prevalence of about 1%. People with schizophrenia have a 4-fold higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome than the general population, mainly because of antipsychotic treatment but perhaps also because of decreased physical activity. Metabolic syndrome is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, and the risk of these diseases is 2- to 3-fold higher in schizophrenia patients than in the general population. The suicide risk is also higher in schizophrenia, partly as a result of depression, positive, and cognitive symptoms of the disease. The higher suicide rate and higher rate of cardiac mortality, a consequence of the increased prevalance of cardiovascular diseases, contribute to the reduced life expectancy, which is up to 20 years lower than in the general population. Regular physical activity, especially in combination with psychosocial and dietary interventions, can improve parameters of the metabolic syndrome and cardiorespiratory fitness. Furthermore, aerobic exercise has been shown to improve cognitive deficits; total symptom severity, including positive and negative symptoms; depression; quality of life; and global functioning. High-intensity interval endurance training is a feasible and effective way to improve cardiorespiratory fitness and metabolic parameters and has been established as such in somatic disorders. It may have more beneficial effects on the metabolic state than more moderate and continuous endurance training methods, but to date it has not been investigated in schizophrenia patients in controlled, randomized trials. This review discusses physical training methods to improve cardiorespiratory fitness and reduce metabolic syndrome risk factors and symptoms in schizophrenia patients. The results of studies and future high-quality clinical trials are expected to lead to the development of an evidence-based physical training program for patients that includes practical recommendations, such as the optimal length and type of aerobic exercise programs and the ideal combination of exercise, psychoeducation, and individual weight management sessions.
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- Andrea Schmitt
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.,Laboratory of Neuroscience (LIM27), Institute of Psychiatry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.,Department of Neuropsychiatry, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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Hidese S, Matsuo J, Ishida I, Hiraishi M, Teraishi T, Ota M, Hattori K, Kunugi H. Relationship of Handgrip Strength and Body Mass Index With Cognitive Function in Patients With Schizophrenia. Front Psychiatry 2018; 9:156. [PMID: 29743873 PMCID: PMC5930849 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2017] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background: The relationship between muscle strength and cognition in schizophrenia has not been well studied. We investigated the potential relationship of handgrip strength (HGS) score and body mass index (BMI) with cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia. Methods: Participants included 153 patients with schizophrenia (age: 36.9 ± 9.4 years; 82 males) and 328 healthy controls (age: 36.4 ± 10.7 years; 150 males), matched for age, sex, and ethnicity (Japanese). HGS was measured using a digital handgrip dynamometer. Cognitive function was evaluated using the Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia (BACS) test. A two-way multivariate analysis of covariance was used to compare HGS scores between the patient and control groups. Multiple regression analyses of BACS scores were performed in the patient and control groups using HGS and BMI scores as independent variables. Results: In the intergroup comparison, significantly lower HGS scores were observed in patients with schizophrenia than in healthy controls (p < 0.05, corrected). In the patient group, there was a significantly positive correlation between HGS scores and BACS composite score (male, p = 0.0014; female, p = 0.0051). However, BMI scores were significantly negatively correlated with the BACS composite score (male, p = 0.0022; female, p = 0.018). Furthermore, the ratio of HGS/BMI was significantly positively correlated with the BACS composite score in the patient group (p = 0.00000018). Conclusions: Cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia is correlated positively with HGS and negatively with BMI. HGS/BMI may thus be a good index for cognitive performance in schizophrenia.
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- Shinsuke Hidese
- Department of Mental Disorder Research, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, National Institute of Neuroscience, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Cognitive and Behavioral Medicine, Department of National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry Brain Physiology and Pathology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Mental Disorder Research, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, National Institute of Neuroscience, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Mental Disorder Research, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, National Institute of Neuroscience, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Mental Disorder Research, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, National Institute of Neuroscience, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Mental Disorder Research, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, National Institute of Neuroscience, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Mental Disorder Research, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, National Institute of Neuroscience, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Mental Disorder Research, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, National Institute of Neuroscience, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Mental Disorder Research, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, National Institute of Neuroscience, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Cognitive and Behavioral Medicine, Department of National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry Brain Physiology and Pathology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Lederman O, Rosenbaum S, Maloney C, Curtis J, Ward PB. Modifiable cardiometabolic risk factors in youth with at-risk mental states: A cross-sectional pilot study. Psychiatry Res 2017; 257:424-430. [PMID: 28837931 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2017.08.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2017] [Revised: 08/04/2017] [Accepted: 08/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Young people experiencing psychotic illness engage in low amounts of physical activity have poor fitness levels and poor sleep quality. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of these modifiable cardiometabolic risk factors among individuals with at-risk mental states (ARMS), who are at increased risk of developing psychosis. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a community-based youth mental health service. Thirty participants (23%♀, 21.3 ± 1.7 years old) were recruited, 10 with ARMS, 10 with first-episode psychosis (FEP) and 10 healthy volunteers. Physical activity levels were assessed using self-report and objective measures. Aerobic capacity, upper body strength, hamstring flexibility, forearm grip strength and core endurance were assessed. Sleep quality, depression and anxiety were measured by self-report questionnaire. The ARMS group did not differ significantly on anthropometric measures from FEP or healthy volunteers. They engaged in significantly less physical activity (p < 0.05) and had poorer sleep quality (p < 0.05) than healthy volunteers. Our results are consistent with other studies that found that youth with ARMS are at greater cardiometabolic risk. Interventions aimed at improving these modifiable risk factors may assist with preventing the decline in physical health associated with the development of psychiatric illness.
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- Oscar Lederman
- School of Medical Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Keeping the Body in Mind Program, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Medical Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Keeping the Body in Mind Program, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Schizophrenia Research Unit, South Western Sydney Local Health District & Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
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Jerome GJ, Young DR, Dalcin AT, Wang NY, Gennusa J, Goldsholl S, Appel LJ, Daumit GL. Cardiorespiratory benefits of group exercise among adults with serious mental illness. Psychiatry Res 2017; 256:85-87. [PMID: 28624677 PMCID: PMC5603397 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2017.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2016] [Revised: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 06/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
This study examined cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) among adults with serious mental illness (SMI) participating in group exercise classes. Overweight and obese adults with SMI were randomized to either a control condition or a weight management condition with group exercise classes (n = 222). Submaximal bicycle ergometry was used to assess CRF at baseline, 6 and 18 months. Those with ≥ 66% participation in the exercise classes had a lower heart rate response at 6 and 18 month follow-up. Participation in group exercise classes was associated with improved short and long term cardiovascular fitness among adults with SMI.
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- Gerald J Jerome
- Department of Kinesiology, Towson University Towson, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252, USA; Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
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- Kaiser Permanente Department of Research & Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, CA, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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