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The transcending benefits of physical activity for individuals with schizophrenia: A systematic review and meta-ethnography

The transcending benefits of physical activity for individuals with schizophrenia: A systematic review and meta-ethnography

Soundy, Andy, Freeman, Paul, Stubbs, Brendon, Probst, Michel, Coffee, Pete and Vancampfort, Davy (2014) The transcending benefits of physical activity for individuals with schizophrenia: A systematic review and meta-ethnography. Psychiatry Research, 220 (1-2). pp. 11-19. ISSN 0165-1781 (doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2014.07.083)

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Abstract

A systematic review and meta-ethnographic synthesis exploring the experiences of people with schizophrenia and healthcare professionals (HCPs) towards physical activity was undertaken. Major electronic databases were searched from inception until January 2014. Studies were eligible if they considered the experiences and perceptions of people with schizophrenia or the perceptions of HCPs towards physical activity. All included studies were synthesised within a meta-ethnographic approach, including completing a methodological quality assessment. The search strategy identified 106 articles, 11 of which were included in the final analysis. Eight articles considered patients׳ experiences and perceptions, and three articles considered the experiences and perceptions of HCPs. A total of 108 patients and 65 HCPs were included. Three main themes were identified: (1) the influence of identity, culture and the environment on physical activity engagement, (2) access and barriers to participation in physical activity, and (3) the benefits of engaging in physical activity. Aspects within the built, social and political environment as well as aspects of social cognition and perceptual biases influence participation in physical activity for individuals with schizophrenia. Specific recommendations for HCPs are given to help promote physical activity in this population group.

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Additional Information: [1] The Author's Accepted Manuscript version is attached. [2] Cite this article as: Andy Soundy, Paul Freeman, Brendon Stubbs, Michel Probst, Pete Coffee, Davy Vancampfort, The transcending benefits of physical activity for individuals with schizophrenia: A systematic review and metaethnography, Psychiatry Research, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2014.07.083. [3] This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting galley proof before it is published in its final citable form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain.
Uncontrolled Keywords: physical activity, review, qualitative
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC0321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group: Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences
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Last Modified: 21 Apr 2017 12:12
URI: http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/11980

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