Abstract
The aim of this review was to assess the quality of physical activity recommendations within clinical practice guidelines
for the prevention and treatment of the cardio-metabolic risk factors in schizophrenia. Several databases were searched from
their inception through July 2010. The Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation instrument was used for the quality
assessment. Twelve recommendations met all the in- and exclusion criteria. The overall agreement of the quality assessment
using the intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.90. Comparison identified considerable variation in the quality of the
content. Based on quality assurance standards, only one of 12 guidelines was recommended. Differences on in-depth analysis
suggest a lack of consistency in relation to information about the potential role of physical activity in reducing cardiometabolic
risks in schizophrenia. High quality recommendations are highly needed along with specific practical advice for persons with
schizophrenia, family members and health care professionals.
for the prevention and treatment of the cardio-metabolic risk factors in schizophrenia. Several databases were searched from
their inception through July 2010. The Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation instrument was used for the quality
assessment. Twelve recommendations met all the in- and exclusion criteria. The overall agreement of the quality assessment
using the intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.90. Comparison identified considerable variation in the quality of the
content. Based on quality assurance standards, only one of 12 guidelines was recommended. Differences on in-depth analysis
suggest a lack of consistency in relation to information about the potential role of physical activity in reducing cardiometabolic
risks in schizophrenia. High quality recommendations are highly needed along with specific practical advice for persons with
schizophrenia, family members and health care professionals.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-8
- DOI 10.1007/s10597-011-9431-8
- Authors
- Davy Vancampfort, University Psychiatric Centre Catholic University Leuven, Campus Kortenberg, Leuvensesteenweg 517, 3070 Kortenberg, Belgium
- Kim Sweers, University Psychiatric Centre Catholic University Leuven, Campus Kortenberg, Leuvensesteenweg 517, 3070 Kortenberg, Belgium
- Michel Probst, University Psychiatric Centre Catholic University Leuven, Campus Kortenberg, Leuvensesteenweg 517, 3070 Kortenberg, Belgium
- Alex J. Mitchell, Department of Psycho-oncology, University of Leicester and Leicestershire Partnership Trust, Leicester, LE5 0TD UK
- Jan Knapen, University Psychiatric Centre Catholic University Leuven, Campus Kortenberg, Leuvensesteenweg 517, 3070 Kortenberg, Belgium
- Marc De Hert, University Psychiatric Centre Catholic University Leuven, Campus Kortenberg, Leuvensesteenweg 517, 3070 Kortenberg, Belgium
- Journal Community Mental Health Journal
- Online ISSN 1573-2789
- Print ISSN 0010-3853