Cited by 127Schizophrenia research and treatmentPhysical Activity and HealthCardiac Health and Mental Health

International Organization of Physical Therapy in Mental Health consensus on physical activity within multidisciplinary rehabilitation programmes for minimising cardio-metabolic risk in patients with schizophrenia

Vancampfort, Davy, De Hert, Marc, Skjerven, Liv Helvik, Gyllensten, Amanda Lundvik, Parker, Anne, Mulders, Nathalie, Nyboe, Lene, Spencer, Felicity +1 more·2012·Disability and Rehabilitation

Abstract

Purpose: The excess cardiovascular morbidity associated with schizophrenia is attributed to an interplay between behavioural (physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, substance abuse), genetic and illness related factors, as well as the effects of antipsychotic treatment. Patients have limited access to physical healthcare with less opportunity for cardiovascular risk prevention and treatment programmes than the non-psychiatric population. The aim of this paper is to improve physical activity (PA) within rehabilitation programmes for people with schizophrenia. Method: The development process consisted of: a) systematic literature review on PA in schizophrenia in eight databases up to May 2010; b) review on existing national and international guidelines; c) consensus meetings, and d) formulation of the final consensus document. Results: There is insufficient evidence for the relative contribution of PA reducing cardio-metabolic risks in people with schizophrenia. Demographical, biological, psychological, cognitive-behavioural, emotional, social and environmental barriers for PA could be identified. Conclusions: Although PA outcomes on cardio-metabolic parameters are still unknown, the benefits of physical activity as part of a larger lifestyle programme are sufficient for the recommendation that persons with schizophrenia follow the 2008 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services PA Guidelines with specific adaptations based on disease and treatment-related adverse effects.Implications for RehabilitationFor substantial health benefits, patients with schizophrenia should do at least 150 min a week of moderate-intensity, or 75 min of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity.The promotion of a healthy lifestyle should be the shared responsibility of all health care providers under supervision of general practitioners and psychiatrists.Each patient with schizophrenia should have access to high quality physical health services with a high quality physical assessment and follow-up.The choice between the two equally effective training alternatives should be based on the patients’ preference, and availability of equipment and resources.Health care providers should consider illness symptoms, side-effects of antipsychotic medication, low self-efficacy and the lack of social support when motivating patients to a healthy lifestyle.

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Authors
Vancampfort, D., De Hert, M., Skjerven, L. H., Gyllensten, A. L., Parker, A., Mulders, N., Nyboe, L., Spencer, F., & Probst, M.
Affiliations
  • KU Leuven (BE)
  • Lund University (SE)
  • Royal Edinburgh Hospital (GB)
  • Aarhus University Hospital (DK)
  • Sydney Children's Hospital (AU)
Corresponding author
Vancampfort, Davy
Venue
Disability and Rehabilitation
Published
2011-09-29
Volume
34
Issue
1
Pages
1-12
ISSN
  • 0963-8288 (ISSN-L)
  • 1464-5165
OpenAlex
W2012743601
Cited by
127
References
68
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FWCI
7.22
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Disability and Rehabilitation (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Lirias (KU Leuven) (submittedVersion)
  • Lund University Publications (Lund University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Schizophrenia research and treatment
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiac Health and Mental Health
Keywords
schizophrenia, physical activity, cardiometabolic risk, multidisciplinary rehabilitation, cardiovascular morbidity, barriers to physical activity, antipsychotic adverse effects, physical activity guidelines, healthy lifestyle promotion, self-efficacy, social support
MeSH terms
Cardiovascular Diseases, Disability Evaluation, Health Promotion, Health Services Accessibility, Humans, Life Style, Motor Activity, Organizations, Risk Factors, Schizophrenia, Antipsychotic Agents

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