reviewPsychological MedicineAug 9, 2016HYBRID OA

Motivating factors and barriers towards exercise in severe mental illness: a systematic review and meta-analysis

University of Manchester · Institute of Mental Health · +7 more institutions

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Abstract

Exercise can improve clinical outcomes in people with severe mental illness (SMI). However, this population typically engages in low levels of physical activity with poor adherence to exercise interventions. Understanding the motivating factors and barriers towards exercise for people with SMI would help to maximize exercise participation. A search of major electronic databases was conducted from inception until May 2016. Quantitative studies providing proportional data on the motivating factors and/or barriers towards exercise among patients with SMI were eligible. Random-effects meta-analyses were undertaken to calculate proportional data and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for motivating factors and barriers…

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