Required elements for an educational programme for lay exercise instructors in charge of community-based exercise targeting young adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders - A stakeholder focus group study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exercise plays a crucial role in addressing the increased cardiometabolic morbidity and premature mortality in people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. When delivered in community-based settings, exercise may also reduce loneliness, while promoting overall physical activity behaviours. Skilled instructors are essential to deliver effective community-based exercise; however, knowledge about their roles and required training is lacking. We aim to explore various stakeholders' perspectives regarding lay exercise instructors' roles, and the required elements in an educational programme supporting the delivery of community-based exercise for young adults with SSD.

Methods

We used semi-structured homogeneous focus groups with representatives from different stakehol

SUBMITTER: Andersen MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10967036 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature