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Physical activity and fitness outcomes of a lifestyle intervention for primary care patients with depression and anxiety : A randomised controlled trial
Forsyth, Adrienne Deane, Frank Williams, Peter
Forsyth, Adrienne
Deane, Frank
Williams, Peter
Abstract
Patients currently being treated for depression and/or anxiety were referred by their GP and randomised to a 12-week individually tailored diet and exercise lifestyle intervention or an attention control group. Assessments at baseline and 12 weeks included the Active Australia Survey for self-reported physical activity, chair stands, arm curls and a 3-min step test to measure physical fitness. Intent-to-treat analyses using linear mixed modelling showed both groups significantly improved participation in physical activity and muscular endurance. There were no significant differences in improvement between groups. The only group by time interaction was found for body mass index and indicated greater improvement in the intervention group compared to the attention control group. Motivated patients with depression and/or anxiety may be able to increase their participation in physical activity without regular individual support from an exercise physiologist. Alternate modes of support should be considered.
Keywords
depressive disorder, anxiety, physical activity, physical fitness
Date
2017
Type
Journal article
Journal
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
Book
Volume
15
Issue
3
Page Range
545-554
Article Number
ACU Department
School of Behavioural and Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Event URL
Open Access Status
Published as green open access
License
File Access
Open
Controlled
Controlled