Physical activity interventions for inpatients in secure mental health settings: what works, for whom, in what circumstances and why? A protocol for a realist synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The physical health of individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) is a cause for concern. While the purpose of inpatient mental health settings is rehabilitation and treatment, the physical health of hospitalised patients commonly deteriorates. Physical activity (PA) has been identified as an appropriate intervention to help improve the psychological and physical health of inpatients. We aim to address the gaps in the current literature by exploring how, why, for whom and in what contexts PA interventions help patients with SMI, who receive inpatient treatment, to increase their PA engagement.

Methods and analysis

Realist synthesis: Six steps will be followed: (1) identification of the review question and scope of the review; (2) searching for evidence; (3) sc

SUBMITTER: Keel T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10619065 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature