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. 2011 Jul-Aug;39(4):211-6.
Epub 2011 Jul 1.

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

[Article in English, Spanish]
Ana Martín-Sierra  1 , Davy Vancampfort, Michel Probst, Julio Bobes, Katrien Maurissen, Kim Sweers, Els De Schepper, Marc De Hert
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  • PMID: 21769744
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Walking capacity is associated with health related quality of life and physical activity level in patients with schizophrenia: a preliminary report

[Article in English, Spanish]
Ana Martín-Sierra et al. Actas Esp Psiquiatr. 2011 Jul-Aug.
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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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