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How can we increase physical activity and exercise among youth experiencing first‐episode psychosis? A systematic review of intervention variables
Author(s) -
Rosenbaum Simon,
Lederman Oscar,
Stubbs Brendon,
Vancampfort Davy,
Stanton Robert,
Ward Philip B.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
early intervention in psychiatry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.087
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1751-7893
pISSN - 1751-7885
DOI - 10.1111/eip.12238
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , intervention (counseling) , coaching , declaration , physical activity , medicine , aerobic exercise , psychology , exercise prescription , physical therapy , gerontology , clinical psychology , psychiatry , psychotherapist , political science , law
Abstract Aims To review intervention variables and outcomes of studies designed to increase physical activity or exercise participation among people experiencing first‐episode psychosis. Methods A systematic review of electronic databases was conducted from inception to N ovember 2014. Results Eleven eligible studies describing 12 interventions were included ( n = 351; 14–35 years) incorporating health coaching ( n = 5), exercise prescriptions based on physiological parameters (e.g. heart rate) ( n = 3), supervised, individually tailored programmes ( n = 2), an Internet‐delivered intervention and a yoga intervention. The majority of the interventions were delivered over 12 weeks ( n = 6) and in community settings ( n = 11). Five studies assessed aerobic capacity ( VO 2 max or VO 2 peak) and three studies assessed self‐reported physical activity levels. Conclusions Considerable heterogeneity in the design, implementation and assessment of interventions was found. There is an urgent need to better understand how physical activity can be increased in line with the internationally endorsed HeaL ( H ealthy A ctive L ives ) Declaration 5‐year physical activity target.