A Pilot Study of the Views of  G eneral  P ractitioners Regarding Exercise for the Treatment of Depression | Zendy

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A Pilot Study of the Views of G eneral P ractitioners Regarding Exercise for the Treatment of Depression

Author(s) -

Stanton Robert,

Franck Chris,

Reaburn Peter,

Happell Brenda

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

perspectives in psychiatric care

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538

H-Index - 35

eISSN - 1744-6163

pISSN - 0031-5990

DOI - 10.1111/ppc.12088

Subject(s) - depression (economics) , referral , medicine , global positioning system , physical therapy , medical prescription , family medicine , nursing , telecommunications , computer science , economics , macroeconomics

Purpose To investigate the views of general practitioners (GPs) regarding exercise and the treatment of depression. Design and Methods Twenty GPs completed a 25‐item survey investigating their knowledge, beliefs, perceived benefits and barriers, and recommendations to patients regarding exercise for the treatment of depression. The exercise habits of the GP s were also recorded. Findings GP s are positive toward exercise in the treatment of depression despite low levels of confidence in prescribing exercise or limited measurable benefits. Exercise patterns of GP s were not associated with GP exercise prescription habits. Practice Implications Education, use of support materials and referral schemes, and increasing exercise behavior among GP s may increase the use of exercise as treatment for people with depression.

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