Associations of schizophrenia symptoms and neurocognition with physical activity in older adults with schizophrenia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low levels of physical activity contribute to the generally poor physical health of older adults with schizophrenia. The associations linking schizophrenia symptoms, neurocognition, and physical activity are not known. Research is needed to identify the reasons for this population's lack of adequate physical activity before appropriate interventions can be designed and tested.

Design and methods

In this cross-sectional study, 30 adults aged ≥55 years with schizophrenia were assessed on symptoms (Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale), neurocognition (MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery), and physical activity (Sensewear ProArmband). Pearson's bivariate correlations (two-tailed) and univariate linear regression models were used to test the following hypotheses: (1)

SUBMITTER: Leutwyler H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4059545 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature