The National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic: Change and duration of psychological outcomes

Walter, Kristen H.; Otis, Nicholas; Re, A. C. Del; Kohen, Casey B.; Glassman, Lisa H.; Ober, Kathleen; Hose, Michal Kalli

doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2021.101939

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“…The mixed support for the blue space framework is reflected in research [43,46]. Perhaps the effects of water are too subtle to emerge beyond the "statistical noise" when comparing symptoms across different activities (e.g., surfing/hiking) yet possess the strength to appear when the comparison activity is the same (e.g., walking in different settings).…”

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“…In support of this concept, Barton and Pretty (2010) [43] demonstrated that exercise outdoors near water generated greater mood improvements compared with exercise in a natural environment without water. Additionally, programs that encompass water-based activities within the natural environment have yielded psychological benefits for military veterans [44][45][46].…”

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A randomized controlled trial of surf and hike therapy for U.S. active duty service members with major depressive disorder

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Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the most prevalent mental health disorder worldwide, including among U.S. service members. In addition to evidence-based treatments, activity-based approaches have been shown to effectively treat depressive symptoms, particularly when they occur in the natural environment. Methods This study compared two activity-based interventions, Surf Therapy and Hike Therapy, on depression outcomes among 96 active duty service members with MDD. Participants were randomized to 6 weeks of Surf or Hike Therapy. Clinician-administered and self-report measures were completed at preprogram, postprogram, and 3-month follow-up. A brief depression/anxiety measure was completed before and after each activity session. Results Multilevel modeling results showed that continuous depression outcomes changed significantly over time (ps < .001). Although service members in Hike Therapy reported higher average depression scores than those in Surf Therapy, the trajectory of symptom improvement did not significantly differ between groups. Regarding MDD diagnostic status, there were no significant differences between the groups at postprogram (p = .401), but Surf Therapy participants were more likely to remit from MDD than were those in Hike Therapy at the 3-month follow-up (p = .015). Limitations The sample consisted of service members, so results may not generalize to other populations. Most participants received concurrent psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy, and, although statistically accounted for, results should be interpreted in this context. Conclusions Both Surf and Hike Therapies appear to be effective adjunctive interventions for service members with MDD. Research is needed to examine the effectiveness of these therapies as standalone interventions. Trial registration Clinical trials registration number NCT03302611; First registered on 05/10/2017.

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“…While the acute positive influence on QoL observed in this study promotes participation in events such as Heroes on Hudson, extended periods of participation in exercise and adaptive sporting activities may be associated with longer effects on QoL in veterans with disabilities. Previous literature supports this notion, as a similarly designed study investigating the impact of a 10-day adaptive sporting event on physical and psychological outcomes in veterans with disabilities indicated a rebound effect three months post-event [41]. However, longer duration of activity participation has shown lasting effects, as a study on individuals with fibromyalgia who participated in a 10-week group exercise program reported improved QoL at the 6-month follow-up [42].…”

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Acute influence of an adaptive sporting event on quality of life in veterans with disabilities

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Veterans with disabilities can experience poor quality of life following military service due to the associated negative physical and psychological ramifications. However, participation in physical activities has shown to induce both physical and mental benefits and improve the quality of life of this population. Adaptive sports, an innovative approach to address the unique physical and psychosocial needs of veterans with disabilities, are becoming more widely used as a rehabilitation tool to improve the quality of life for these veterans. This study aimed to determine the acute influence of participation in a single-day, veteran-based, adaptive kayaking and sailing event on the perceived overall health, quality of life, and quality of social life of veterans with varying disabilities. It was hypothesized that all three categories and the sum score of quality of life would reflect a positive acute response after participation in the community-based physical activity event. Veterans responded to three quality of life-related questions using a 5-point Likert scale before and directly after participating in the event. Findings indicated that an adaptive sporting event can have an acute positive influence on the quality of life of veteran participants, with improvements observed in all three categories of perceived quality of life. Therefore, it is advantageous for the whole-health rehabilitation of veterans with disabilities for the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue to provide opportunities for veterans to participate in non-traditional, community-based activities.

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“…Various sports programmes such as the one analyzed by Walter et al (2021) , despite showing short-term benefits in different psychological disorders such as depression or anxiety, soon after the end of the programme they worsen again. On the contrary, pickleball is shown to be a sport with great inclusive and intergenerational possibilities ( Reynolds et al, 2016 ), which is of great interest for its application in people with mental disorders.…”

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Pickleball and mental health in adults: A systematic review

Cerezuela

Lirola²,

Cangas³

2023

Front. Psychol.

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IntroductionPhysical activity has been extensively studied and numerous mental health benefits have been found. Pickleball is an emerging racquet sport, which is characterized by its accessibility to all audiences and has become especially popular in the United States among the elderly. It is a novel team game and its inclusive nature is innovative for health improvement. The purpose of this systematic review was to review and evaluate existing studies that have examined the effects of pickleball on the mental and psychological health of individuals.MethodsA systematic review was conducted on articles found in Scopus, PubMed, Elsevier, Web of Science (WoS), PsyINFO, Dialnet, and Elton B. Stephens Company (EBESCO) from 1975 to the present. The keywords used was a five combination between “Pickleball” joint with different terms by the connector AND, the second part of the combo could be “mental disorder” OR “anxiety” OR “depression” OR “psychological health” OR “mental health.” Eligibility criteria included: papers focused on pickleball, in English or Spanish, on mental health variables, without establishing an age range. We excluded duplicate works, without access or that did not address the objective of this study.ResultsThe search resulted in 63 papers, of which 13 were selected. A total of 90.74% of the population were people over 50 years of age. The results show significant improvements in the different psychological variables measured in pickleball practitioners: personal wellbeing, life satisfaction, depression, stress, happiness, etc., pickleball shows potential as a new tool to work and improve people’s mental health.ConclusionsThe pickleball is displayed as an inclusive sport that does not need adaptations, resulting of great interest to be worked in different populations with mental problems.

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The National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic: Change and duration of psychological outcomes

Cited by 9 publications

References 52 publications

A randomized controlled trial of surf and hike therapy for U.S. active duty service members with major depressive disorder

A randomized controlled trial of surf and hike therapy for U.S. active duty service members with major depressive disorder

Acute influence of an adaptive sporting event on quality of life in veterans with disabilities

Pickleball and mental health in adults: A systematic review

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