Evaluating a pilot community-based FITMIND exercise programme for psychosis in Hong Kong.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exercise interventions can improve clinical symptoms and cognition in patients with psychosis in addition to their physical health. However, their benefits may not be maximally generalised to those who cannot access gymnasium facilities, which were commonly required previously. This study evaluated a 12-week community exercise programme named FITMIND, which aims to help patients with psychosis establish exercise habits through easy-to-learn aerobic exercise and yoga, with the support of trained volunteers.

Method

This study analysed the profiles of 49 patients with psychosis who were referred by the case manager of the early psychosis programme in the public hospital in Hong Kong or enrolled in the programme through the project website. The outcome measures were w

SUBMITTER: Suen YN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10234017 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature