Open AccessTOKEN ECONOMY APPROACH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: A SHORT REPORT FOR PATIENTS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA
Author(s) -
Γεωργία Μαγγουρίτσα,
Dimitrios Kokaridas,
Konstantinos Bonotis
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
european journal of physical education and sport
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2501-1235
DOI - 10.46827/ejpe.v6i11.3604
Subject(s) - security token , token economy , schizophrenia (object oriented programming) , physical activity , psychology , psychiatry , medicine , computer science , social psychology , physical therapy , computer security , reinforcement
The purpose of this study is to provide a short report concerning token economy system application in psychiatry units and connect this approach with physical activity programming, as an effective way to promote psychological benefits, skills and exercise behavior of patients with schizophrenia. Conclusions: Token economy combined with physical activity can be a useful non-pharmaceutical approach that helps patients with schizophrenia to improve psychological aspects and quality of life.
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