Abstract:Backgroundto investigate whether a structured physical exercise programme (PEP) improves the recovery of general health in patients suffering from Stress-related Mental Disorder (SMD).MethodStudy design: randomised open trial in general practice. Patients from two regions in the Netherlands were included between September 2003 and December 2005, and followed up for 12 weeks.Intervention: the patients were referred to a physical therapist for instruction in and monitoring of physical exercise of an intermediate… Show more
“…Our findings indicate that exercise levels can be increased in patients suffering from stress‐related exhaustion disorder (Quartero et al . ). Stress‐related exhaustion and many other mental disorders are characterised by low physical and mental energy levels and low motivation as mentioned in the introduction.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Exposure to stress precedes many mental disorders (Quartero et al . ), and previous studies have shown that increased stress levels are associated with lower levels of self‐initiated exercise (Schnohr et al . ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 87%
“…Exposure to stress precedes many mental disorders (Quartero et al 2011), and previous studies have shown that increased stress levels are associated with lower levels of self-initiated exercise (Schnohr et al 2005). Researchers have also argued that to be able to engage in moderate-tovigorous physical activity more self-regulatory energy is needed compared to low-effort activities (Sonnentag & Jelden 2009).…”
“…Our findings indicate that exercise levels can be increased in patients suffering from stress‐related exhaustion disorder (Quartero et al . ). Stress‐related exhaustion and many other mental disorders are characterised by low physical and mental energy levels and low motivation as mentioned in the introduction.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Exposure to stress precedes many mental disorders (Quartero et al . ), and previous studies have shown that increased stress levels are associated with lower levels of self‐initiated exercise (Schnohr et al . ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 87%
“…Exposure to stress precedes many mental disorders (Quartero et al 2011), and previous studies have shown that increased stress levels are associated with lower levels of self-initiated exercise (Schnohr et al 2005). Researchers have also argued that to be able to engage in moderate-tovigorous physical activity more self-regulatory energy is needed compared to low-effort activities (Sonnentag & Jelden 2009).…”
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