Autonomous motivation and quality of life as predictors of physical activity in patients with schizophrenia

Abstract

Our findings help to understand the importance of autonomous motivation and quality of life for PA in patients with schizophrenia. Knowledge about these predictors may provide guidance to improve PA behaviour in this population.

Physical Fitness, Exercise Self-Efficacy, and Quality of Life in Adulthood: A Systematic Review

“…Figure 1 presents all the articles that were selected for this systematic review. Of the 37 articles reviewed focused on clarifying the relationship between fitness parameters and exercise self-efficacy, 32 articles were focused on populations with some type of pathology [ 6 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 ]. Five articles focused on the pathology-free middle-aged population [ 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 ].…”

“…In relation to the measurement of the instruments used, different tests have been found for the evaluation of physical fitness, of which some are general and others, specific. On 24 occasions, the test used was “The 6-Min Walk Test” (6MWT) that assesses aerobic endurance Self-perceived physical fitness was assessed on 14 occasions [ 6 , 34 , 37 , 39 , 40 , 43 , 47 , 53 , 56 , 58 , 59 , 61 , 65 , 66 ]. “The Foot Up and Go” test was used on six occasions [ 34 , 42 , 48 , 54 , 55 , 62 ]; “The Sit to Stand Test” [ 34 , 39 , 46 , 57 , 61 , 62 ]; “The Handgrip forced test” was used to evaluate the strength of the upper and lower body, agility in the face of possible falls, flexibility of the upper and lower body, and dynamic balance [ 39 , 42 , 46 , 57 , 61 , 63 ].…”

“…Quality of life has been evaluated with different instruments, 13 articles used “The SF-36 Health Questionnaire” [ 6 , 31 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 38 , 41 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 53 , 60 , 61 ]; On three occasions, the following were used: The SF-12 Health Questionnaire” [ 42 , 51 , 55 ]; “The Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form” (The MOS SF36) [ 44 , 47 , 52 ]. On two occasions “Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire” (The MLHFQ) [ 54 , 55 ]; “The EuroQol Five-Dimensions Questionnaire” (EQ-5D) [ 46 , 56 ]; “The St. George Respiratory Questionnaire” (SGRQ-TS) [ 39 , 44 ]; “Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire”(CRQ) [ 36 , 49 ]; “The European Organization for Research and Training, Quality of Life Questionnaire—Core 30” (The EORTC QLQ-C30) [ 57 , 64 ]; “The World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire” (WHOQOL-BREF) [ 40 , 59 ] were evaluated.…”

Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic in People with Severe Mental Disorders: An Overview of the Portuguese Reality

“…Firstly, it is crucial to understand that people with severe mental disorders often exhibit limited motivation to engage in physical activity and to maintain an active lifestyle. [11][12][13] Several factors can explain this behaviour, namely, the presence of negative and depressive symptoms, low selfefficacy and lack of confidence and somatic co-morbidities associated with the disorder (e.g., metabolic syndrome and clinical pain). [11][12][13] Therefore, the implementation of motivational strategies is essential to engage this population in physical activity.…”

“…[11][12][13] Several factors can explain this behaviour, namely, the presence of negative and depressive symptoms, low selfefficacy and lack of confidence and somatic co-morbidities associated with the disorder (e.g., metabolic syndrome and clinical pain). [11][12][13] Therefore, the implementation of motivational strategies is essential to engage this population in physical activity. Strategies such as a relationship of trust with mental healthcare professionals, positive interactions with peers, and engaging in physical activity in a non-clinical environment are linked with starting and maintaining physically active behaviours.…”