Effectiveness of Physical Activity Interventions on Acute Inpatient Mental Health Units on Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Physical activity has been shown to improve outcomes across a range of physical and mental health conditions as an adjunct or standalone intervention for many mental disorders. The outcome and effectiveness of physical activity in acute mental health units are less well understood. Systematic searches were completed in three databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO). Eligible studies were published between March 2013 and February 2024, included a physical activity intervention for inpatients on acute mental health units, and reported primary quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods data for patients between 18 and 65 years of age. Participants must have had a primary diagnosis of a mental health condition with or without physical comorbidities. Data extracted included reported component

SUBMITTER: Graham M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11848114 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature