Moving Towards Wellness: Physical activity practices, perspectives, and preferences of users of outpatient mental health service - 14/11/17
, Kathryn Fant Brzoznowski c
, Caroline R. Richardson d
, Richard R. Dopp e
, Michelle L. Segar f
, Dara Ganoczy b
, Ann J. Mooney g
, Lauren Emerson b
, Marcia Valenstein b, h 
Abstract |
Objective |
This study assessed the beliefs, barriers and preferences for physical activity (PA) among users of outpatient mental health (MH) services. Outpatient discussions with MH providers were also evaluated.
Method |
Between September–December 2014, patient advisors approached adult and family members in an academic MH clinic's waiting room on high volume patient visit days during peak clinic hours; 83% participated in the survey. Analyses were restricted to MH services users (n=295).
Results |
Fully 84% of respondents reported a link between PA and their mood or anxiety level and 85% wanted to be more active. Less than half currently met US PA guidelines (≥150min/week). Most (52%) reported their mood limited their involvement in PA. Only 37% reported their MH providers regularly discussed PA with them. Beliefs about the benefits of physical activity (p<0.0001), mood limiting their ability to be physically active (p=0.03), and wanting to be more physically active (p=0.02) were significant predictors of PA (min/week) in the multivariate linear regression model.
Conclusions |
Most MH outpatients may need and want assistance in increasing PA. Patient-centered research could inform the development of PA programs in MH settings.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Exercise, Depression, Anxiety, Attitudes, Preferences, Patient-centered care
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Vol 49
P. 63-66 - novembre 2017 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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