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Raina S. Schizophrenia: Communication Disorders and Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2024; 33:1099-1112. [PMID: 38266230 DOI: 10.1044/2023_ajslp-23-00287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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PURPOSE This clinical focus article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of schizophrenia and understanding of communication disorders resulting from its psychopathology. Schizophrenia is a spectrum disorder with varying levels of symptom expression. It is characterized by positive and negative symptoms that can cause communication disorders of different severity levels. Communication difficulties manifest as a range of symptoms such as alogia, disorganized speech, and impaired social communication. These challenges may result in receptive and expressive language deficits that lead to misunderstandings, reduced social interactions, and difficulties expressing thoughts and emotions effectively. The purpose of this clinical focus article is to explore the role of the speech-language pathologist (SLP) in assessing and treating communication disorders presented in schizophrenia. CONCLUSIONS In order to understand the role of the SLP in assessing and treating communication disorders in schizophrenia, it is imperative to understand the overall course, etiology, assessment, and treatment consideration of this condition. SLPs can provide services in the areas of social skills training and community-based intervention contexts.
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- Shivani Raina
- Department of Communication Disorders and Deafness, Kean University, Union, NJ
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Newsome AM, Kilpatrick M, Dedrick RF. Exercise Prescription Practices Among Mental Health Professionals on College Campuses: Testing the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model. Int J Behav Med 2024:10.1007/s12529-024-10266-6. [PMID: 38409484 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-024-10266-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND The co-occurrence of physical inactivity and poor mental health in the college student population can lead to chronic health issues that have negative short-term effects (e.g., academic success). Poor mental health is associated with long-term conditions (e.g., obesity, serious mental illness) that are linked to premature mortality. The purpose of this study was to examine the information-motivation-behavioral (IMB) skills model and evaluate its ability to explain the variance in the use of exercise prescription in mental health treatment. METHOD Mental health professionals (MHPs) (n = 255) were recruited from college counseling centers in the USA. Structural equation modeling was used to examine the relationship between the predictor variables of information (exercise knowledge and benefits of exercise), motivation (personal beliefs, perceived barriers, and organizational support), and behavioral skills (self-efficacy), and the outcome variable of exercise prescription (i.e., brief counseling and referral for exercise). RESULTS The predictors accounted for 23% of the variance in exercise prescription (p = .001). Organizational support had a significant direct effect on exercise prescription (β = 0.27, p = .05). Personal beliefs (β = 0.96, p = .05) and organizational support (β = 0.31, p = .04) had significant direct effects on self-efficacy for prescribing exercise. MHP personal exercise behavior was associated with exercise prescription. CONCLUSION MHPs may be willing to support physical activity promotion and exercise prescription, but organizational structures are critical to enhance and sustain the delivery of this adjunctive therapy. The personal exercise history of MHPs may be an important consideration for behavior change interventions. The development and validation of scales are important considerations for future intervention study design.
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- A'Naja M Newsome
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA.
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- Department of Educational and Psychological Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA
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- Department of Educational and Psychological Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA
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Diamond R, Waite F, Boylan AM, Hicks A, Kabir T, Freeman D. Framework for understanding movement and physical activity in patients diagnosed with psychosis. BMJ MENTAL HEALTH 2024; 27:e300878. [PMID: 38302410 PMCID: PMC10836347 DOI: 10.1136/bmjment-2023-300878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Patients diagnosed with psychosis often spend less time than others engaged in exercise and more time sitting down, which likely contributes to poorer physical and mental health. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to develop a comprehensive framework from the perspective of patients, carers, and staff for understanding what promotes movement and physical activity. METHODS A critical realist approach was taken to design the study. Interviews (n=23) and focus groups (n=12) were conducted with (1) outpatients aged 16 years or older diagnosed with psychosis, and under the care of a mental health team, (2) carers and (3) mental health staff working in the community. Purposive sampling was used to maximise variation in participant characteristics. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. FINDINGS 19 patients (9 women and 10 men, mean age=45·0 (SD=12·2) years, 15 White British, 2 Black African, 1 Pakistani and 1 other ethnic group), 14 carers (11 women and 3 men, mean age=59·9 (SD=12·7) years, 13 White British and 1 Asian) and 18 staff (14 women and 4 men, mean age=38·7 (SD=12·3) years, 15 White British, 1 White other, 1 Asian Bangladeshi and 1 other Asian) participated in the study. Five factors were found to promote movement and physical activity. Patients must be able to find a purpose to moving which is meaningful to them (Factor 1: Purpose). Patients need to have an expectation of the positive consequences of movement and physical activity, which can be influenced by others' expectations (Factor 2: Predictions). A patient's current physical (eg, pain) and emotional state (eg, distress about voices) needs to be addressed to allow movement and physical activity (Factor 3: Present state). Movement and physical activity can also be encouraged by the availability of effective and tailored support, provided by engaged and supported people (Factor 4: Provision). Finally, through the identification and interruption of vicious cycles (eg, between inactivity and mood states) more positive cycles can be put in place (Factor 5: Process). CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS The 5 P (Purpose, Predictions, Present state, Provision and Process Physical Activity Framework) for understanding movement and physical activity for people diagnosed with psychosis has the potential to inform future research and guide interventions. A checklist is provided for clinicians to help foster change in activity levels.
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- Rowan Diamond
- Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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Newsome AM. Exercise Promotion Practices among Mental Health Professionals: A Scoping Review. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2023:1-11. [PMID: 37315310 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2023.2212770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Mental health professionals (MHPs) have a unique opportunity to integrate PA and exercise promotion into clinical care. This scoping review employed the information-motivation-behavioral Skills (IMB) model to examine the exercise promotion practices of MHP. An electronic search of four major databases from 2007 to August 2020 was conducted and results were reported using PRISMA. Seventeen studies were included where the variables of interest were knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding exercise promotion. MHP expressed a need for additional training and the integration of exercise specialists to care for the physical health of patients. Practitioners need additional education to understand the guidelines for exercise prescription for individuals with SMI and the role exercise could have in improving the quality of life for their patients. Findings were conceptualized utilizing the IMB model to inform future quantitative measures and health behavior interventions.
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- A'Naja M Newsome
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
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Arnautovska U, Kesby JP, Korman N, Rebar AL, Chapman J, Warren N, Rossell SL, Dark FL, Siskind D. Biopsychology of Physical Activity in People with Schizophrenia: An Integrative Perspective on Barriers and Intervention Strategies. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2022; 18:2917-2926. [PMID: 36544549 PMCID: PMC9763049 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s393775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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People with severe mental illness such as schizophrenia experience high physical comorbidity, leading to a 15-20-year mortality gap compared with the general population. Lifestyle behaviours such as physical activity (PA) play important roles in the quest to bridge this gap. Interventions to increase PA engagement in this population have potential to be efficacious; however, their effectiveness can be hindered by low participant engagement, including low adherence and high drop-out, and by implementation of interventions that are not designed to compensate for the cognitive and motivational impairments characteristic for this group. Moreover, and importantly, the negative symptoms of schizophrenia are associated with neurobiological changes in the brain, which-based on principles of biopsychology-can contribute to poor motivation and impaired decision-making processes and behavioural maintenance. To increase PA levels in people with schizophrenia, better understanding of these neurological changes that impact PA engagement is needed. This has the potential to inform the design of interventions that, through enhancement of motivation, could effectively increase PA levels in this specific population. Incorporating strategies that address the dopamine dysregulation associated with schizophrenia, such as boosting the role of reward and self-determined motivation, may improve long-term PA maintenance, leading to habitual PA. Consideration of motivation and behavioural maintenance is also needed to impart health benefits such as prevention of chronic disease, which is associated with currently low PA levels in this high metabolic risk population. Taking a biopsychological perspective, we outline the neural pathways involved in motivation that are impacted by schizophrenia and propose strategies for promoting motivation for and PA engagement from adoption to habit formation.
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- Urska Arnautovska
- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia.,Metro South Addictions and Mental Health Service, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia.,Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Wacol, QLD, 4076, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia.,Metro South Addictions and Mental Health Service, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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- Motivation of Health Behaviours Lab, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences; Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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- Metro South Addictions and Mental Health Service, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia.,Centre for Mental Health, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia.,Metro South Addictions and Mental Health Service, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia.,Psychiatry, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia.,Metro South Addictions and Mental Health Service, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia.,Metro South Addictions and Mental Health Service, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia.,Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Wacol, QLD, 4076, Australia
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Matthews E, Cowman M, Denieffe S. Exploring the Experiences of Physical Activity among Key Stakeholders in Rehabilitation and Recovery Mental Health Services. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2021; 42:128-137. [PMID: 32749911 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2020.1789782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Physical activity has therapeutic benefits for mental health service users. To date, there is limited evidence that has brought together the experiences of physical activity for service users and key multi-disciplinary service providers that support activity in outpatient settings, particularly in contexts where activity is not well integrated into policy and care structures. Previous research has relied on homogenous samples of either service users or service providers of a specific discipline, and key stakeholders like peer-support workers are under-represented. This research explored and thematically analysed multi-stakeholder (service users, n = 6; and service providers, n = 8) experiences of physical activity in outpatient mental health service in Ireland using phenomenologically influenced qualitative interviews. Two salient themes were identified; 'The challenges of being physically active in recovery' and 'Physical activity is a tool for recovery'. This research presents an account of the experiences of some of these poorly represented stakeholders such as carers, peer-support workers, doctors and nurse management, in addition to other well represented stakeholders.
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- Evan Matthews
- Department of Nursing and Health Care, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland.,Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Unit, South East, The Health Service Executive, Ireland
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Science, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland
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- School of Humanities, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland
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"Looking Forward": a qualitative evaluation of a physical activity program for middle-aged and older adults with serious mental illness. Int Psychogeriatr 2020; 32:1449-1456. [PMID: 31455434 PMCID: PMC7047554 DOI: 10.1017/s1041610218002004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Older adults with serious mental illness (SMI) often have poor physical health in addition to serious mental health issues. Sustained engagement in a group physical activity program may provide necessary physical and mental health benefits. The purpose of this report is to describe participants' feedback about a video game-based group physical activity program using the Kinect for Xbox 360 game system (Microsoft, Redmond, WA). In particular, we wanted to understand what worked about the program, what was not ideal, and how it impacted their lives. DESIGN Semi-structured interviews were collected and analyzed with grounded theory methodology. SETTING Mental health facility. PARTICIPANTS Sixteen older adults with SMI. MEASUREMENTS Participants played an active video game for 50-minute sessions, three times a week for 10 weeks. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 16 participants upon completion of the program. RESULTS Participants expressed enthusiasm for the physical activity program, indicating it was an activity that they looked forward to doing. The results of the study provide insight into how the program may be implemented into practice at mental health facilities. Three implementation to practice categories were identified: (1) programmatic considerations, such as when to hold the groups and where; (2) the critical importance of staff involvement; and (3) harnessing patients' interest in the program. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that engagement in an intense video game-based group physical activity program has a positive impact on participants' overall health. The group atmosphere, staff involvement, availability of the program at a mental health facility, and health benefits were critical.
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Dobbins S, Hubbard E, Flentje A, Dawson-Rose C, Leutwyler H. Play provides social connection for older adults with serious mental illness: A grounded theory analysis of a 10-week exergame intervention. Aging Ment Health 2020; 24:596-603. [PMID: 30586998 PMCID: PMC6597314 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2018.1544218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Introduction: The number of older adults with serious mental illness (SMI) is predicted to reach 15 million by 2030. Social isolation is known to contribute to morbidity and mortality, and those with SMI experience more social isolation than older adults in the general population. Social isolation in these older adults is complex and involves factors including organic psychopathology, effects of medications and/or other substances, medical co-morbidity, disability, and social stigma. The burgeoning field of inquiry of exergames, which are video games with gestural interfaces, for older adults has found that they are safe, effective, enjoyable, and may decrease social isolation. This qualitative study was conducted to gain insight into the effects of group exergame play on the psychosocial wellbeing of older adults with SMI.Methods: We explored the psychosocial effects of a 10-week group exergame program for 16 older adults with SMI using grounded theory methodology within a symbolic interactionist framework.Results: Participants experienced positive social contact, engaged in social attunement, and expressed motivation to take risks and face problem-solving and physical challenges. Two interrelated concepts emerged from the integrated data: Social connectedness and competence. The theoretical construct that was abducted from these concepts was that play and playfulness were the vehicle for many interacting social processes to take place.Conclusion: Group play through exergames for older adults with SMI may promote recovery and healthy aging by increasing social integration, improving self-efficacy, and promoting physical health through exercise.
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- Sarah Dobbins
- Department of Physiological Nursing, School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Physiological Nursing, School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Community Health Systems, School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Community Health Systems, School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Physiological Nursing, School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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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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Deenik J, Tenback DE, Tak ECPM, Blanson Henkemans OA, Rosenbaum S, Hendriksen IJM, van Harten PN. Implementation barriers and facilitators of an integrated multidisciplinary lifestyle enhancing treatment for inpatients with severe mental illness: the MULTI study IV. BMC Health Serv Res 2019; 19:740. [PMID: 31640706 PMCID: PMC6806487 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-019-4608-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2018] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite an increase in studies showing the efficacy of lifestyle interventions in improving the poor health outcomes for people with severe mental illness (SMI), routine implementation remains ad hoc. Recently, a multidisciplinary lifestyle enhancing treatment for inpatients with SMI (MULTI) was implemented as part of routine care at a long-term inpatient facility in the Netherlands, resulting in significant health improvements after 18 months. The current study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators of its implementation. METHODS Determinants associated with the implementation of MULTI, related to the innovation, the users (patients, the healthcare professionals (HCPs)), and the organisational context, were assessed at the three wards that delivered MULTI. The evidence-based Measurement Instrument for Determinants of Innovations was used to assess determinants (29 items), each measured through a 5-point Likert scale and additional open-ended questions. We considered determinants to which ≥20% of the HCPs or patients responded negatively ("totally disagree/disagree", score < 3) as barriers and to which ≥80% of HCPs or patients responded positively ("agree/totally agree", score > 3) as facilitators. We included responses to open-ended questions if the topic was mentioned by ≥2 HCPs or patients. In total 50 HCPs (online questionnaire) and 46 patients (semi-structured interview) were invited to participate in the study. RESULTS Participating HCPs (n = 42) mentioned organisational factors as the strongest barriers (e.g. organisational changes and financial resources). Patients (n = 33) mentioned the complexity of participating in MULTI as the main barrier, which could partly be due to organisational factors (e.g. lack of time for nurses to improve tailoring). The implementation was facilitated by positive attitudes of HCPs and patients towards MULTI, including their own role in it. Open responses of HCPs and patients showed strong commitment, collaboration and ownership towards MULTI. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study analysing the implementation of a pragmatic lifestyle intervention targeting SMI inpatients in routine clinical care. Positive attitudes of both HCPs and patients towards such an approach facilitated the implementation of MULTI. We suggest that strategies addressing organisational implementation barriers are needed to further improve and maintain MULTI, to succeed in achieving positive health-related outcomes in inpatients with SMI.
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- Jeroen Deenik
- GGz Centraal, Utrechtseweg 266, 3818EW Amersfoort, the Netherlands
- School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, PO Box 616, 5200MD Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Tak Advies en Onderzoek, Hooigracht 38/K, 2312KV Leiden, the Netherlands
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- School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Hospital Road, Randwick NSW, Sydney, 2031 Australia
- Black Dog Institute, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hospital Road, Randwick NSW, Sydney, 2031 Australia
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- GGz Centraal, Utrechtseweg 266, 3818EW Amersfoort, the Netherlands
- School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, PO Box 616, 5200MD Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Nau T, Nolan G, Smith BJ. Enhancing Engagement With Socially Disadvantaged Older People in Organized Physical Activity Programs. INTERNATIONAL QUARTERLY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION 2019; 39:257-267. [PMID: 30638424 DOI: 10.1177/0272684x18821301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Participation in physical activity (PA) is low among older adults in developed nations and even lower among several socially disadvantaged groups. This study aimed to identify the actions that can be taken in the promotion, design, and implementation of organized PA programs to improve engagement with socially disadvantaged and underrepresented older people. Research design and methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted with 30 community service providers and 5 focus groups with 42 older participants in existing PA programs. Data were analyzed thematically, and the PRECEDE-PROCEED model for program planning was used to broadly categorize themes. Results: Helpful strategies for addressing predisposing factors such as social anxiety and lack of confidence included user-centered program design and sensitive, informative messaging and promotion. Key enabling strategies were transport assistance and minimizing fees. Facilitating gentle entry to groups and fostering inclusion and safety were identified as valuable reinforcing strategies. Providers regarded organizational networks as beneficial for facilitating referral and addressing resource constraints. Discussion and implications: A multifactorial approach addressing a range of predisposing, reinforcing, and enabling factors is likely to be necessary to enhance engagement in organized PA by socially disadvantaged and underrepresented older people. Key factors relate to creating a positive sociocultural environment, identifying activities of interest, and enhancing ease of access.
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- Tracy Nau
- 1 Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Australia
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- 1 Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Australia.,3 School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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Muralidharan A, Niv N, Brown CH, Olmos-Ochoa TT, Fang LJ, Cohen AN, Kreyenbuhl J, Oberman RS, Goldberg RW, Young AS. Impact of Online Weight Management With Peer Coaching on Physical Activity Levels of Adults With Serious Mental Illness. Psychiatr Serv 2018; 69:1062-1068. [PMID: 30041588 PMCID: PMC6611674 DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201700391] [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] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Many adults with serious mental illness are sedentary and experience significant medical illness burden. This study examined the effectiveness of online weight management with peer coaching (WebMOVE) for increasing general physical activity among adults with serious mental illness. METHODS Using quantitative and qualitative data from a randomized controlled trial (N=276), this study compared WebMOVE, in-person weight management for adults with serious mental illness (MOVE SMI), and usual care. Participants completed assessments of general physical activity (baseline, three months, and six months) and a qualitative assessment (six months). Mixed-effects models examined group × time interactions on general physical activity. RESULTS There were significant differences between MOVE SMI and usual care for total physical activity at three (t=3.06, p=.002) and six (t=3.12, p=.002) months, walking at six months (t=1.99, p=.048), and moderate (t=2.12, p=.035) and vigorous (t=2.34, p=.020) physical activity at six months. There was a significant difference between WebMOVE and usual care for total physical activity at six months (t=2.02, p=.044) and a trend for a group difference in walking at six months (t=1.78, p=.076). These findings reflected a decline in physical activity among participants in usual care and an increase in physical activity among participants in MOVE SMI or WebMOVE. CONCLUSIONS In-person weight management counseling increased total physical activity and led to initiation of moderate and vigorous physical activity among adults with serious mental illness. Computerized weight management counseling with peer support led to more gradual increases in total physical activity.
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- Anjana Muralidharan
- Dr. Muralidharan, Dr. Brown, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC),U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5), Baltimore. They are also with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, where Ms. Fang is affiliated. Dr. Muralidharan, Ms. Fang, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Division of Psychiatric Services Research, Department of Psychiatry, and Dr. Brown is with the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health. Dr. Niv and Dr. Olmos-Ochoa are with the MIRECC, VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network, Long Beach, California. Dr. Niv is also with the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, where Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are affiliated. Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are also with the MIRECC, VISN 22, Los Angeles. Ms. Oberman is with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles
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- Dr. Muralidharan, Dr. Brown, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC),U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5), Baltimore. They are also with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, where Ms. Fang is affiliated. Dr. Muralidharan, Ms. Fang, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Division of Psychiatric Services Research, Department of Psychiatry, and Dr. Brown is with the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health. Dr. Niv and Dr. Olmos-Ochoa are with the MIRECC, VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network, Long Beach, California. Dr. Niv is also with the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, where Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are affiliated. Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are also with the MIRECC, VISN 22, Los Angeles. Ms. Oberman is with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles
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- Dr. Muralidharan, Dr. Brown, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC),U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5), Baltimore. They are also with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, where Ms. Fang is affiliated. Dr. Muralidharan, Ms. Fang, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Division of Psychiatric Services Research, Department of Psychiatry, and Dr. Brown is with the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health. Dr. Niv and Dr. Olmos-Ochoa are with the MIRECC, VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network, Long Beach, California. Dr. Niv is also with the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, where Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are affiliated. Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are also with the MIRECC, VISN 22, Los Angeles. Ms. Oberman is with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles
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- Dr. Muralidharan, Dr. Brown, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC),U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5), Baltimore. They are also with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, where Ms. Fang is affiliated. Dr. Muralidharan, Ms. Fang, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Division of Psychiatric Services Research, Department of Psychiatry, and Dr. Brown is with the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health. Dr. Niv and Dr. Olmos-Ochoa are with the MIRECC, VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network, Long Beach, California. Dr. Niv is also with the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, where Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are affiliated. Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are also with the MIRECC, VISN 22, Los Angeles. Ms. Oberman is with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles
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- Dr. Muralidharan, Dr. Brown, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC),U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5), Baltimore. They are also with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, where Ms. Fang is affiliated. Dr. Muralidharan, Ms. Fang, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Division of Psychiatric Services Research, Department of Psychiatry, and Dr. Brown is with the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health. Dr. Niv and Dr. Olmos-Ochoa are with the MIRECC, VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network, Long Beach, California. Dr. Niv is also with the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, where Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are affiliated. Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are also with the MIRECC, VISN 22, Los Angeles. Ms. Oberman is with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles
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- Dr. Muralidharan, Dr. Brown, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC),U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5), Baltimore. They are also with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, where Ms. Fang is affiliated. Dr. Muralidharan, Ms. Fang, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Division of Psychiatric Services Research, Department of Psychiatry, and Dr. Brown is with the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health. Dr. Niv and Dr. Olmos-Ochoa are with the MIRECC, VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network, Long Beach, California. Dr. Niv is also with the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, where Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are affiliated. Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are also with the MIRECC, VISN 22, Los Angeles. Ms. Oberman is with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles
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- Dr. Muralidharan, Dr. Brown, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC),U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5), Baltimore. They are also with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, where Ms. Fang is affiliated. Dr. Muralidharan, Ms. Fang, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Division of Psychiatric Services Research, Department of Psychiatry, and Dr. Brown is with the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health. Dr. Niv and Dr. Olmos-Ochoa are with the MIRECC, VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network, Long Beach, California. Dr. Niv is also with the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, where Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are affiliated. Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are also with the MIRECC, VISN 22, Los Angeles. Ms. Oberman is with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles
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- Dr. Muralidharan, Dr. Brown, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC),U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5), Baltimore. They are also with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, where Ms. Fang is affiliated. Dr. Muralidharan, Ms. Fang, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Division of Psychiatric Services Research, Department of Psychiatry, and Dr. Brown is with the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health. Dr. Niv and Dr. Olmos-Ochoa are with the MIRECC, VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network, Long Beach, California. Dr. Niv is also with the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, where Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are affiliated. Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are also with the MIRECC, VISN 22, Los Angeles. Ms. Oberman is with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles
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- Dr. Muralidharan, Dr. Brown, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC),U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5), Baltimore. They are also with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, where Ms. Fang is affiliated. Dr. Muralidharan, Ms. Fang, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Division of Psychiatric Services Research, Department of Psychiatry, and Dr. Brown is with the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health. Dr. Niv and Dr. Olmos-Ochoa are with the MIRECC, VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network, Long Beach, California. Dr. Niv is also with the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, where Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are affiliated. Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are also with the MIRECC, VISN 22, Los Angeles. Ms. Oberman is with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles
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- Dr. Muralidharan, Dr. Brown, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC),U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5), Baltimore. They are also with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, where Ms. Fang is affiliated. Dr. Muralidharan, Ms. Fang, Dr. Kreyenbuhl, and Dr. Goldberg are with the Division of Psychiatric Services Research, Department of Psychiatry, and Dr. Brown is with the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health. Dr. Niv and Dr. Olmos-Ochoa are with the MIRECC, VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network, Long Beach, California. Dr. Niv is also with the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, where Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are affiliated. Dr. Cohen and Dr. Young are also with the MIRECC, VISN 22, Los Angeles. Ms. Oberman is with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles
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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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Impact of a Pilot Videogame-Based Physical Activity Program on Walking Speed in Adults with Schizophrenia. Community Ment Health J 2018; 54:735-739. [PMID: 29127562 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-017-0208-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2016] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The purpose of this report is to describe the impact of a videogame-based physical activity program using the Kinect for Xbox 360 game system (Microsoft, Redmond, WA) on walking speed in adults with schizophrenia. In this randomized controlled trial, 28 participants played either an active videogame for 30 min (intervention group) or played a sedentary videogame for 30 min (control group), once a week for 6 weeks. Walking speed was measured objectively with the Short Physical Performance Battery at enrollment and at the end of the 6-week program. The intervention group (n = 13) showed an average improvement in walking speed of 0.08 m/s and the control group (n = 15) showed an average improvement in walking speed of 0.03 m/s. Although the change in walking speed was not statistically significant, the intervention group had between a small and substantial clinically meaningful change. The results suggest a videogame based physical activity program provides clinically meaningful improvement in walking speed, an important indicator of health status.
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Gorczynski PF, Sitch M, Faulkner G. Examining methods, messengers and behavioural theories to disseminate physical activity information to individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia: a scoping review. J Ment Health 2017:1-10. [PMID: 28084841 DOI: 10.1080/09638237.2016.1276535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2016] [Revised: 11/05/2016] [Accepted: 12/20/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia are not active and lack the necessary knowledge and confidence to become and stay active. To develop effective physical activity promotion interventions, it is necessary to identify credible messengers and effective methods to disseminate physical activity information to this population. AIMS The purpose of this scoping review was to identify and examine knowledge mobilization theories, messengers and methods used to disseminate physical activity information to individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. METHOD This scoping review followed the methodological framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley. RESULTS In total, 43 studies and 7 reviews identified multiple messengers and methods used to disseminate physical activity information to individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, but few attempts to structure information theoretically. Findings do not point to which messengers or methods are most effective or which theories should be used to construct information interventions. Studies show that physical activity information should be provided in an individualised manner from staff who could easily connect with patients. CONCLUSIONS Few researchers have addressed the physical activity information needs of individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Researchers need to examine and implement effective knowledge mobilization strategies for this population.
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- Paul Filip Gorczynski
- a Department of Sport and Exercise Science , University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth , UK
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- b Sport and Exercise Science, University of Chichester , Chichester , UK
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- c Faculty of Physical Education and Health , University of Toronto , Toronto , ON , Canada , and
- d School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia , and Vancouver , BC , Canada
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Farholm A, Sørensen M. Motivation for physical activity and exercise in severe mental illness: A systematic review of intervention studies. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2016; 25:194-205. [PMID: 26916699 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2015] [Revised: 12/03/2015] [Accepted: 12/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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There has been increasing interest for research on motivation for physical activity (PA) and exercise among individuals with severe mental illness (SMI). The aim of this systematic review is to summarize findings from all intervention studies on PA or exercise that either include empirical data on motivational constructs or apply motivational techniques/theories in their intervention. Systematic searches of seven databases were conducted from database inception to February 2015. Studies were eligible if they: (i) included participants with SMI, (ii) had PA as part of the intervention, and (iii) reported empirical data on motivational constructs related to PA or incorporated motivational techniques/theory in their intervention. Of the 79 studies that met the inclusion criteria only one had motivation for PA as its main outcome. Nine additional interventions reported empirical data on motivational constructs. Altogether these studies yielded mixed results with respect to change in motivational constructs. Only one of those examined the association between motivation and PA, but found none. Sixty-four studies reported using motivational techniques/theory in their intervention. Motivational interviewing and goal-setting were the most popular techniques. Due to the exploratory nature of most of these studies, findings from intervention studies do not so far give very clear directions for motivational work with the patients. There is an urgent need for a more systematic theory based approach when developing strategies that target to increase engagement in PA among people with SMI.
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Dauwan M, Begemann MJH, Heringa SM, Sommer IE. Exercise Improves Clinical Symptoms, Quality of Life, Global Functioning, and Depression in Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Schizophr Bull 2016; 42:588-99. [PMID: 26547223 PMCID: PMC4838091 DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbv164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 224] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Physical exercise may be valuable for patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders as it may have beneficial effect on clinical symptoms, quality of life and cognition. METHODS A systematic search was performed using PubMed (Medline), Embase, PsychInfo, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Controlled and uncontrolled studies investigating the effect of any type of physical exercise interventions in schizophrenia spectrum disorders were included. Outcome measures were clinical symptoms, quality of life, global functioning, depression or cognition. Meta-analyses were performed using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software. A random effects model was used to compute overall weighted effect sizes in Hedges' g. RESULTS Twenty-nine studies were included, examining 1109 patients. Exercise was superior to control conditions in improving total symptom severity (k = 14, n = 719: Hedges' g = .39, P < .001), positive (k = 15, n = 715: Hedges' g = .32, P < .01), negative (k = 18, n = 854: Hedges' g = .49, P < .001), and general (k = 10, n = 475: Hedges' g = .27, P < .05) symptoms, quality of life (k = 11, n = 770: Hedges' g = .55, P < .001), global functioning (k = 5, n = 342: Hedges' g = .32, P < .01), and depressive symptoms (k = 7, n = 337: Hedges' g = .71, P < .001). Yoga, specifically, improved the cognitive subdomain long-term memory (k = 2, n = 184: Hedges' g = .32, P < .05), while exercise in general or in any other form had no effect on cognition. CONCLUSION Physical exercise is a robust add-on treatment for improving clinical symptoms, quality of life, global functioning, and depressive symptoms in patients with schizophrenia. The effect on cognition is not demonstrated, but may be present for yoga.
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- Meenakshi Dauwan
- Department of Psychiatry, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands; Department of Clinical Neurophysiology and MEG Center, Neuroscience Campus, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Farholm A, Sørensen M. Motivation for physical activity and exercise in severe mental illness: A systematic review of cross-sectional studies. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2016; 25:116-26. [PMID: 26833453 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2015] [Revised: 12/03/2015] [Accepted: 12/09/2015] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) are less physically active than the general population. One important barrier contributing to this inactivity is lack of motivation. The aim of this paper is to systematically review all cross-sectional literature on motivation for physical activity among people with SMI and to use the results as basis for guidance on how mental health nurses can facilitate motivation for physical activity. Systematic searches of seven databases were conducted from database inception to February 2015. Studies were eligible if they included participants with SMI and reported data on motivation for physical activity. In total, 21 articles were included and over half them were published in 2011 or later. The present results indicate preliminary evidence of how the motivational processes do not differ between individuals with SMI and the general population, and that they are independent of diagnosis, medication, age, gender, and body mass index. Results from the current systematic review can give some tentative guidance on how to facilitate motivation for physical activity within mental health-care. However, there is still a great need for developing and examining practical strategies that can enhance adoption and adherence of physical activity among people with SMI.
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Archer T, Kostrzewa RM. Physical Exercise Alleviates Health Defects, Symptoms, and Biomarkers in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder. Neurotox Res 2015; 28:268-80. [PMID: 26174041 DOI: 10.1007/s12640-015-9543-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2015] [Revised: 06/08/2015] [Accepted: 07/06/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Schizophrenia spectrum disorders are characterized by symptom profiles consisting of positive and negative symptoms, cognitive impairment, and a plethora of genetic, epigenetic, and phenotypic biomarkers. Assorted animal models of these disorders and clinical neurodevelopmental indicators have implicated neurodegeneration as an element in the underlying pathophysiology. Physical exercise or activity regimes--whether aerobic, resistance, or endurance--ameliorate regional brain and functional deficits not only in affected individuals but also in animal models of the disorder. Cognitive deficits, often linked to regional deficits, were alleviated by exercise, as were quality-of-life, independent of disorder staging and risk level. Apoptotic processes intricate to the etiopathogenesis of schizophrenia were likewise attenuated by physical exercise. There is also evidence of manifest benefits endowed by physical exercise in preserving telomere length and integrity. Not least, exercise improves overall health and quality-of-life. The notion of scaffolding as the outcome of physical exercise implies the "buttressing" of regional network circuits, neurocognitive domains, anti-inflammatory defenses, maintenance of telomeric integrity, and neuro-reparative and regenerative processes.
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- Trevor Archer
- Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, 405 30, Gothenburg, Sweden,
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von Humboldt S, Leal I, Pimenta F. Sense of Coherence, Sociodemographic, Lifestyle, and Health-related Factors in Older Adults' Subjective Well-being. INT J GERONTOL 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijge.2014.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Leutwyler H, Hubbard E, Cooper B, Dowling G. The Impact of a Videogame-Based Pilot Physical Activity Program in Older Adults with Schizophrenia on Subjectively and Objectively Measured Physical Activity. Front Psychiatry 2015; 6:180. [PMID: 26733891 PMCID: PMC4685058 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2015.00180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2015] [Accepted: 12/07/2015] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this report is to describe the impact of a videogame-based pilot physical activity program using the Kinect for Xbox 360 game system (Microsoft, Redmond, WA, USA) on physical activity in older adults with schizophrenia. METHODS In this one group pre-test, post-test pilot study, 20 participants played an active videogame for 30 min, once a week for 6 weeks. Physical activity was measured by self-report with the Yale Physical Activity Survey and objectively with the Sensewear Pro armband at enrollment and at the end of the 6-week program. RESULTS There was a significant increase in frequency of self-reported vigorous physical activity. We did not detect a statistically significant difference in objectively measured physical activity although increase in number of steps and sedentary activity were in the desired direction. CONCLUSION These results suggest participants' perception of physical activity intensity differs from the intensity objectively captured with a valid and reliable physical activity monitor.
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- Heather Leutwyler
- Physiological Nursing, University of California San Francisco , San Francisco, CA , USA
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- Physiological Nursing, University of California San Francisco , San Francisco, CA , USA
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- School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco , San Francisco, CA , USA
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- Physiological Nursing, University of California San Francisco , San Francisco, CA , USA
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Soundy A, Freeman P, Stubbs B, Probst M, Coffee P, Vancampfort D. The transcending benefits of physical activity for individuals with schizophrenia: a systematic review and meta-ethnography. Psychiatry Res 2014; 220:11-9. [PMID: 25149128 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2014.07.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2014] [Revised: 07/28/2014] [Accepted: 07/31/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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A systematic review and meta-ethnographic synthesis exploring the experiences of people with schizophrenia and healthcare professionals (HCPs) towards physical activity was undertaken. Major electronic databases were searched from inception until January 2014. Studies were eligible if they considered the experiences and perceptions of people with schizophrenia or the perceptions of HCPs towards physical activity. All included studies were synthesised within a meta-ethnographic approach, including completing a methodological quality assessment. The search strategy identified 106 articles, 11 of which were included in the final analysis. Eight articles considered patients׳ experiences and perceptions, and three articles considered the experiences and perceptions of HCPs. A total of 108 patients and 65 HCPs were included. Three main themes were identified: (1) the influence of identity, culture and the environment on physical activity engagement, (2) access and barriers to participation in physical activity, and (3) the benefits of engaging in physical activity. Aspects within the built, social and political environment as well as aspects of social cognition and perceptual biases influence participation in physical activity for individuals with schizophrenia. Specific recommendations for HCPs are given to help promote physical activity in this population group.
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- Andy Soundy
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2 TT UK.
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- Department of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, Devon, UK
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- School of Health and Social Care, University of Greenwich, Southwood Site Avery Hill Road Eltham, London SE9 2UG, UK
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- University Psychiatric Centre, KU Leuven, Kortenberg, Department of Neurosciences, KU Leuven, Leuvensesteenweg 517, B-3070 Kortenberg, Belgium; Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Tervuursevest 101, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- School of Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland, UK
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- University Psychiatric Centre, KU Leuven, Kortenberg, Department of Neurosciences, KU Leuven, Leuvensesteenweg 517, B-3070 Kortenberg, Belgium; Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Tervuursevest 101, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium
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BACKGROUND Patients with schizophrenia have a substantially increased risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death compared with the general population. High prevalence of an unhealthy lifestyle contributes to the increased risk in these patients. Patients with schizophrenia are often physically inactive, and there is limited knowledge on the factors, such as barriers and incentives, that can influence physical activity in this patient group. OBJECTIVE The aim was to study the perception and experience of barriers to and incentives for physical activity in daily living in patients with schizophrenia, as reported by the patients themselves. DESIGN An explorative study applying conventional qualitative content analysis was conducted. METHODS A purposeful sample of 20 patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder (13 men, 7 women; 22-63 years of age) registered at 3 psychiatric outpatient clinics in Sweden were interviewed using semistructured interviews. RESULTS The analysis resulted in 3 main themes: (1) barriers-factors that complicate or obstruct physical activity, (2) reward-the motivation for physical activity, and (3) helpful strategies. LIMITATIONS The results may not reflect important factors related to physical activity in older patients (>65 years of age), newly diagnosed patients, or inpatients. CONCLUSIONS In accordance with patients' perceptions, there may be biopsychosocial determinants of physical activity behavior that are unique for this group of patients. Future studies should investigate whether physical activity interventions for patients with schizophrenia benefit from individual analyses of barriers and reward for physical activity in combination with the use of tailored strategies such as personal support and activity planning.
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Leutwyler H, Hubbard EM, Dowling GA. Adherence to a Videogame-Based Physical Activity Program for Older Adults with Schizophrenia. Games Health J 2014; 3:227-33. [PMID: 26192371 DOI: 10.1089/g4h.2014.0006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Adults with schizophrenia are a growing segment of the older adult population. Evidence suggests that they engage in limited physical activity. Interventions are needed that are tailored around their unique limitations. An active videogame-based physical activity program that can be offered at a treatment facility can overcome these barriers and increase motivation to engage in physical activity. The purpose of this report is to describe the adherence to a videogame-based physical activity program using the Kinect(®) for Xbox(®) 360 game system (Microsoft(®), Redmond, WA) in older adults with schizophrenia. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a descriptive longitudinal study among 34 older adults with schizophrenia to establish the adherence to an active videogame-based physical activity program. In our ongoing program, once a week for 6 weeks, participants played an active videogame, using the Kinect for Xbox 360 game system, for 30 minutes. Adherence was measured with a count of sessions attended and with the total minutes attended out of the possible total minutes of attendance (180 minutes). RESULTS Thirty-four adults with schizophrenia enrolled in the study. The mean number of groups attended was five out of six total (standard deviation=2), and the mean total minutes attended were 139 out of 180 possible (standard deviation=55). Fifty percent had perfect attendance. CONCLUSIONS Older adults with schizophrenia need effective physical activity programs. Adherence to our program suggests that videogames that use the Kinect for Xbox 360 game system are an innovative way to make physical activity accessible to this population.
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- Heather Leutwyler
- Department of Physiological Nursing, University of California , San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Physiological Nursing, University of California , San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Physiological Nursing, University of California , San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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Leutwyler H, Hubbard EM, Slater M, Jeste DV. "It's good for me": physical activity in older adults with schizophrenia. Community Ment Health J 2014; 50:75-80. [PMID: 23748553 PMCID: PMC3812241 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-013-9613-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2012] [Accepted: 05/29/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Physical activity (PA) interventions to improve the physical function of older adults with schizophrenia are necessary but not available. Older adults with schizophrenia may have unique barriers and facilitators to PA. The purpose of this study was to describe the perceptions of older adults with schizophrenia about barriers and facilitators to engage in physical activities that promote physical function. We conducted qualitative interviews with 16 older adults with schizophrenia. Data were collected and analyzed with grounded theory methodology. Participants expressed interest in becoming more physically active for a variety of perceived benefits including psychiatric symptom management and maintenance of basic function. Key barriers and facilitators to PA emerged in five broad categories: Mental Health, No longer a spring chicken, Pride and Sense of Well-being, Comfort and Safety, and Belonging. Interventions in this population should address negative attitudes towards aging and promote routine physical activities that enhance well-being and companionship.
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- Heather Leutwyler
- Department of Physiological Nursing, University of California, San Francisco 2 Koret Way, N631A, Box 0610, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0610, USA,
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Bernard P, Romain A, Esseul E, Artigusse M, Poy Y, Baghdadli A, Ninot G. Barrières et motivation à l’activité physique chez l’adulte atteint de schizophrénie : revue de littérature systématique. Sci Sports 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scispo.2013.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Leutwyler H, Hubbard EM, Jeste DV, Miller B, Vinogradov S. Associations of schizophrenia symptoms and neurocognition with physical activity in older adults with schizophrenia. Biol Res Nurs 2013; 16:23-30. [PMID: 24057223 DOI: 10.1177/1099800413500845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Low levels of physical activity contribute to the generally poor physical health of older adults with schizophrenia. The associations linking schizophrenia symptoms, neurocognition, and physical activity are not known. Research is needed to identify the reasons for this population's lack of adequate physical activity before appropriate interventions can be designed and tested. DESIGN AND METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 30 adults aged ≥55 years with schizophrenia were assessed on symptoms (Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale), neurocognition (MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery), and physical activity (Sensewear ProArmband). Pearson's bivariate correlations (two-tailed) and univariate linear regression models were used to test the following hypotheses: (1) more severe schizophrenia symptoms are associated with lower levels of physical activity and (2) more severe neurocognitive deficits are associated with lower levels of physical activity. RESULTS Higher scores on a speed-of-processing test were associated with more average daily steps (p = .002) and more average daily minutes of moderate physical activity (p = .009). Higher scores on a verbal working memory task were associated with more average daily minutes of moderate physical activity (p = .05). More severe depressive symptoms were associated with more average daily minutes of sedentary activity (p = .03). CONCLUSION Physical activity interventions for this population are imperative. In order for a physical activity intervention to be successful, it must include components to enhance cognition and diminish psychiatric symptoms.
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- Heather Leutwyler
- 1Department of Physiological Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Happell B, Platania-Phung C, Scott D. Survey of Australian mental health nurses on physical activity promotion. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION 2013. [DOI: 10.1080/14623730.2013.824162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Leutwyler H, Hubbard EM, Vinogradov S, Dowling GA. Videogames to Promote Physical Activity in Older Adults with Schizophrenia. Games Health J 2012; 1:381-383. [PMID: 24761318 DOI: 10.1089/g4h.2012.0051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Older adults with schizophrenia need physical activity interventions to improve their physical health. The purpose of this report is to describe the preliminary acceptability of a videogame-based physical activity program using the Kinect™ for Xbox 360 game system (Microsoft, Redmond, WA) in older adults with schizophrenia.
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- Heather Leutwyler
- Department of Physiological Nursing, University of California , San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Physiological Nursing, University of California , San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of California , San Francisco, San Francisco, California. ; San Francisco VA Medical Center , San Francisco, California
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- Department of Physiological Nursing, University of California , San Francisco, San Francisco, California. ; Institute on Aging , Research Center, San Francisco, California
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