Physical activity targeting patients admitted to a psychiatric hospital– a mixed method feasibility study

Nordic Journal of Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 9

Published: March 5, 2025

Physical activity (PA) shows positive effects on mental illness. PA and the use of municipal rehabilitation after discharge from psychiatric hospitalisation are inconsistent. The aim this study was to evaluate feasibility acceptability an intervention consisting structured during a personalised physical plan referral for discharge. A mixed-method design used explore intervention. Changes in health-related quality life function were measured using six-minute walk test, 30-second sit-to-stand handgrip strength, patient reported outcomes (SF-36 Patient Specific Functional Scale [PSFS]). Qualitative results further explored through semi-structured telephone interviews with twelve participants three weeks Twenty-six completed (median age: 46 years old; female: 57.7%). Improvements seen PSFS. For SF-36, overall improvements observed subscales function, well-being, social function. Participants adhered 61.5% scheduled sessions, 88% received plan, 57% rehabilitation. clinical provider played important role terms motivation, structure, knowledge about activity. hospitalisation, feasible persons Positive changes following self-reported outcomes: Quality life, moderate good acceptance

Language: Английский

Scoping Review: Environmental Factors Influencing Food Intake in Mental Health Inpatient Settings

Dietetics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 4(2), P. 18 - 18

Published: May 1, 2025

Healthcare organisations in the United Kingdom must comply with national standards for food and drink, including sustainable sourcing minimisation, mitigation, management of waste. Despite this, an estimated one six plates served hospitals are wasted daily, producing 12% UK’s waste, equating to 6% carbon dioxide emissions (CO2e) nationally, a waste-management cost GBP 230 m per annum. Within healthcare, there is move towards implementation “plant-based diets by default” reduce environmental impact, improve nutritional outcomes, costs. However, plant-based often perceived as being difficult prepare caterers, less enjoyable, potentially resulting more We conducted scoping review examine influence social, medical, physical environment on intake during inpatient admission mental health hospital. Fourteen studies were included. identified five critical knowledge areas: (i) socio-cultural environment, (ii) evidence-based measures strategies (iii) economic (iv) inevitability weight gain, (v) applications theoretical models behaviour change. Future research should explore development behaviour-change framework inclusive training, education, goal-setting components staff, patients, visitors.

Language: Английский

Barriers and facilitators to increasing physical activity in medium secure mental health settings: an exploration of staff perceptions.

Mental health and physical activity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100663 - 100663

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский