Few studies have examined physical activity in patients who are severely mentally
ill. We assessed feasibility and validity of using standardized self-report and objective
measures of physical activity in 20 community-dwelling veteran patients, most with
psychotic disorders and substance abuse in remission. Test–retest reliability of a
past week physical activity survey and the Community Healthy Activities Model Program
for Seniors interview were evaluated with repeated interviews. RT3 accelerometer data
provided objective physical activity data. Test–retest reliability and validity correlations
for the self-report instruments were similar in magnitude to those reported for nonclinical
adult samples. Some activity measures were correlated with cognitive status and quality
of life. Results indicate that self-reported physical activity can provide valid information
for clinical and research applications in mental health settings. Correlations between
physical activity measures and psychiatric symptoms suggested interesting patterns
for future study.
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This research was supported by grants from the South Central Veterans Affairs Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center and Veterans Affairs Health Services Research and Development Nursing Research Initiative to the first author and by a Veterans Affairs Health Sciences Research and Development Associate Investigator Award to the second author.
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