Walking capacity is associated with health related quality of life and physical activity level in patients with schizophrenia: a preliminary report

Authors

  • Ana Martín-Sierra University Psychiatric Centre K.U. Leuven Campus Kortenberg, Belgium
  • Davy Vancampfort University Psychiatric Centre K.U. Leuven Campus Kortenberg, Belgium
  • Michel Probst University Psychiatric Centre K.U. Leuven Campus Kortenberg, Belgium
  • Julio Bobes University of Oviedo-CIBERSAM Oviedo, Spain
  • Katrien Maurissen University Psychiatric Centre K.U. Leuven Campus Kortenberg, Belgium
  • Kim Sweers University Psychiatric Centre K.U. Leuven Campus Kortenberg, Belgium
  • Els De Schepper University Psychiatric Centre K.U. Leuven Campus Kortenberg, Belgium
  • Marc De Hert University Psychiatric Centre K.U. Leuven Campus Kortenberg, Belgium

Keywords:

Schizophrenia, physical activity, quality of life

Abstract

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.

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Published

2011-07-01

How to Cite

Martín-Sierra, Ana, et al. “Walking Capacity Is Associated With Health Related Quality of Life and Physical Activity Level in Patients With Schizophrenia: A Preliminary Report”. Actas Españolas De Psiquiatría, vol. 39, no. 4, July 2011, pp. 211-6, https://actaspsiquiatria.es/index.php/actas/article/view/526.

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 4 (2011)

Section

Original