Paul Gorczynski1, Guy Faulkner2, Tony Cohn3, Gary Remington4. 1. Department of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth. 2. Department of Exercise Sciences, University of Toronto. 3. Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto. 4. Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study examined the feasibility and effect of 2 investigator-based and 2 participant-based strategies on accelerometer wear time in individuals living with schizophrenia in order to improve accelerometry compliance. METHOD: Four adults with schizophrenia were asked to wear an accelerometer for 1 week during the baseline, intervention, and follow-up phases of a study that evaluated exercise counseling. To encourage participants to wear their accelerometers, investigators modeled proper accelerometer use, provided verbal and written instructions, and placed reminder phone calls. Participants were also given wear time logs and reminder magnets. RESULTS: All participants wore their accelerometers for the required amount of time during the study. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Researchers should use multiple techniques to help ensure compliance. Research is needed to identify the most effective combination of strategies for this population. (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved.
OBJECTIVE: This study examined the feasibility and effect of 2 investigator-based and 2 participant-based strategies on accelerometer wear time in individuals living with schizophrenia in order to improve accelerometry compliance. METHOD: Four adults with schizophrenia were asked to wear an accelerometer for 1 week during the baseline, intervention, and follow-up phases of a study that evaluated exercise counseling. To encourage participants to wear their accelerometers, investigators modeled proper accelerometer use, provided verbal and written instructions, and placed reminder phone calls. Participants were also given wear time logs and reminder magnets. RESULTS: All participants wore their accelerometers for the required amount of time during the study. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Researchers should use multiple techniques to help ensure compliance. Research is needed to identify the most effective combination of strategies for this population. (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved.
Authors: Joseph Firth; Brendon Stubbs; Davy Vancampfort; Felipe B Schuch; Simon Rosenbaum; Philip B Ward; Josh A Firth; Jerome Sarris; Alison R Yung Journal: Schizophr Bull Date: 2018-10-17 Impact factor: 9.306