Results The results of the meta- analysis show an effect toward the experimental group .
Notably , prevention studies with individual psychoeducational programmes that include diet and /or physical activity seem to have the highest impact .
Conclusions When compared with treatment as usual in psychotic patients , preventive and individual lifestyle interventions that include diet and physical activity generally prove to be effective in reducing weight .
This percentage is below the 5 % to 10 % weight loss deemed sufficient to improve weight-related complications such as hypertension , type II diabetes , and dyslipidemia .
However , it is reported that outcomes associated with metabolic risk factors may have greater health implication s than weight changes alone .
Background Psychiatric patients have more physical health problems and much shorter life expectancies compared to the general population , due primarily to premature cardiovascular disease .
A multi-causal model which includes a higher prevalence of risk factors has provided a valid explanation .
It takes into consideration not only risks such as gender , age , and family history that are inherently non-modifiable , but also those such as obesity , smoking , diabetes , hypertension , and dyslipidemia that are modifiable through behavioural changes and improved care .
Thus , it is crucial to focus on factors that increase cardiovascular risk .
Obesity in particular has been associated with both the lifestyle habits and the side effects of antipsychotic medications .
The present systematic review and meta- analysis aims at collecting and updating available evidence on the efficacy of non-pharmacological health promotion programmes for psychotic patients in r and omised clinical trials .
The role of a fitness intervention on people with serious psychiatric disabilities.
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects a health education and exercise program would have in limiting weight gain and in improving fitness and psychological parameters in adults with mood or psychotic disorders . Thirty volunteers were r and omly assigned to the healthy lifestyle group ( HL ) or a control group . The HL group engaged in exercise for 12 weeks . Pre- and post-exercise testing was conducted to assess body fat , lipid profile , and cardiovascular fitness . Educational seminars were held weekly . The intervention group evidence d greater weight loss than the control group , although not statistically significant . Significant differences were observed in ratings of general health ( p < .05 ) and empowerment ( p < .01 ) . Trends suggest that exercise interventions may encourage weight loss , particularly if barriers to full participation can be addressed . Additionally , such interventions may contribute to " perceived " well-being even among those with sub clinical participation
Results The results of the meta- analysis show an effect toward the experimental group .
Notably , prevention studies with individual psychoeducational programmes that include diet and /or physical activity seem to have the highest impact .
Conclusions When compared with treatment as usual in psychotic patients , preventive and individual lifestyle interventions that include diet and physical activity generally prove to be effective in reducing weight .
This percentage is below the 5 % to 10 % weight loss deemed sufficient to improve weight-related complications such as hypertension , type II diabetes , and dyslipidemia .
However , it is reported that outcomes associated with metabolic risk factors may have greater health implication s than weight changes alone .
Background Psychiatric patients have more physical health problems and much shorter life expectancies compared to the general population , due primarily to premature cardiovascular disease .
A multi-causal model which includes a higher prevalence of risk factors has provided a valid explanation .
It takes into consideration not only risks such as gender , age , and family history that are inherently non-modifiable , but also those such as obesity , smoking , diabetes , hypertension , and dyslipidemia that are modifiable through behavioural changes and improved care .
Thus , it is crucial to focus on factors that increase cardiovascular risk .
Obesity in particular has been associated with both the lifestyle habits and the side effects of antipsychotic medications .
The present systematic review and meta- analysis aims at collecting and updating available evidence on the efficacy of non-pharmacological health promotion programmes for psychotic patients in r and omised clinical trials .