Systematic review of lifestyle interventions to improve weight, physical activity and diet among people with a mental health condition.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with a mental health condition experience an elevated risk of chronic disease and greater prevalence of health and behaviours. Lifestyle interventions aim to reduce this risk by modifying health behaviours such as physical activity and diet. Previous reviews exploring the efficacy of such interventions for this group have typically limited inclusion to individuals with severe mental illness (SMI), with a focus of impact on weight. This review assessed the efficacy of lifestyle interventions delivered in community or outpatient settings to people with any mental health condition, on weight, physical activity and diet.

Methods

Eligible studies were randomised or cluster-randomised controlled trials published between January 1999 and February 2019 aiming to im

SUBMITTER: Bradley T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9462072 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature