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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.
Actas Españolas de Psiquiatría 2011 July
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.
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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