OBJECTIVES: To examine walking capacity in patients with schizophrenia and the relation with quality of life and physical activity level. METHODS: Functional exercise capacity was measured with the 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT). To asses quality of life and physical activity levels, we used respectively the SF-36 Questionnaire and the Baecke Physical Activity Questionnaire. RESULTS: Walking capacity was strongly related to BMI and quality of life. Physical Activity (PA) was positively related to walking capacity. CONCLUSION: Present findings confirm that walking capacity could be a good indicator of quality of life and PA level in patients with schizophrenia.
OBJECTIVES: To examine walking capacity in patients with schizophrenia and the relation with quality of life and physical activity level. METHODS: Functional exercise capacity was measured with the 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT). To asses quality of life and physical activity levels, we used respectively the SF-36 Questionnaire and the Baecke Physical Activity Questionnaire. RESULTS: Walking capacity was strongly related to BMI and quality of life. Physical Activity (PA) was positively related to walking capacity. CONCLUSION: Present findings confirm that walking capacity could be a good indicator of quality of life and PA level in patients with schizophrenia.
Authors: Davy Vancampfort; Michel Probst; Amber De Herdt; Rui Manuel Nunes Corredeira; Attilio Carraro; Dirk De Wachter; Marc De Hert Journal: BMC Psychiatry Date: 2013-01-03 Impact factor: 3.630