The effect of a physical activity programme on improving mood profile of patients with schizophrenia

Examining methods, messengers and behavioural theories to disseminate physical activity information to individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia: a scoping review

“…A range of exercises and types of physical activity were used in studies, with the most common being walking and jogging (Attux et al, 2013;Beebe et al, 2009;Beebe et al, 2013;P. Bernard et al, 2013;Faulkner & Sparkes, 1999;Gorczynski, Faulkner, Cohn, & Remington, 2014a;Maggouritsa et al, 2014;Melamed et al, 2008;Methapatara & Srisurapanont, 2011;Sailer et al, 2015;Warren et al, 2011;Wu, Wang, Bai, Huang, & Lee, 2007). Other studies used Yoga (Behere et al, 2011;Duraiswamy, Thirthalli, Physical activity information Nagendra, & Gangadhar, 2007), video games (Leutwyler, Hubbard, Vinogradov, & Dowling, 2012) and small-sided competitive games (Gomes et al, 2014).…”

“…physiotherapists) (Duraiswamy et al, 2007;Stubbs et al, 2014a, Stubbs et al, 2014b, psychiatrists (Chen, Chen, & Huang, 2009;Pesek, Mihoci, Medved, & Solinc, 2011), and exercise psychologists (Dodd, Duffy, Stewart, Impey, & Taylor, 2011). Other studies stated that research staff were the primary physical activity messengers (Beebe et al, 2009;Beebe et al, 2010;Beebe et al, 2013;Gorczynski et al, 2014a;Gorczynski, Faulkner, Cohn, & Remington, 2014b;Leutwyler et al, 2012;Methapatara & Srisurapanont, 2011), whilst other studies did not specify who were messengers (Acil, Dogan, & Dogan, 2008;Maggouritsa et al, 2014;McKibbin et al, 2006;Wu et al, 2007). Although many messengers were identified, the effectiveness of messengers was not assessed.…”

Sport: A Possible Road toward Social Inclusion and Quality of Life

“…Aerobic exercise positively affects cognitive performance in hospitalized subjects, suffering from schizophrenia or depression [20]. Physical activity in severe psychiatric disorders helps to prevent metabolic and cardiovascular diseases [21], improves the satisfaction about the body and self-esteem [22], and is used as part of a multi-functional rehabilitation treatment in schizophrenia, although the negative symptoms may hinder the program, reducing the motivation and causing dropouts [23]. The exercise of an overlearned physical skill, as biking, improves brain connectivity in patients and healthy individuals [24].…”

Token Economy Approach and Physical Activity: A Short Report for Patients With Schizophrenia

“…However, reviewing the literature, it seems that studies conducted combining physical activity with token economy treatment is scarce. Although benefits occur only for those who consistently exercise and increase of positive exercise behavior to improve health is a key issue especially for patients with schizophrenia who seldom exercise and are less physically active mainly due to apathy and lack of motivation (Lindamer, McKibbin, Norman, et al, 2008;Stubbs, Firth, Berry et al, 2016;Beebe & Smith, 2010), only few studies have tried to promote exercise behavior (Maggouritsa, Kokaridas, Theodorakis et al, 2014a).…”

“…In this regard, only three studies examined the effect of a token economy system program combined with physical activity on improving psychological aspects of patients with schizophrenia, concerning quality of life (Kokaridas, Maggouritsa, Stoforos, et al, 2013) mood profile (Maggouritsa, Kokaridas, Theodorakis et al, 2014a) and self-esteem and body cathexis (Maggouritsa, Kokaridas, Stoforos, et al, 2014b).…”