Participation in and satisfaction with an exercise program for inpatient mental health consumers

Stanton, Robert, Donohue, Trish, Garnon, Michelle, and Happell, Brenda (2016) Participation in and satisfaction with an exercise program for inpatient mental health consumers. Perspectives in Psychiatriac Care, 52 (1). pp. 62-67.

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Abstract

Purpose: This study examines attendance at, and satisfaction with, a group exercise program in an inpatient mental health setting.

Design and Method: Thirty-two inpatients completed discharge surveys to evaluate group activities. Data were analyzed for participation and satisfaction.

Findings: More inpatients (n = 16, 50%) rated exercise as "excellent" compared with all other activities. Nonattendance rates were lowest for cognitive behavioral therapy (n = 2, 6.3%), highest for the relaxation group (n = 6, 18.8%), and 12.5% (n = 4) for the group exercise program.

Practice Implications: Group exercise programs delivered by highly trained personnel are well attended and achieve high satisfaction ratings by inpatient mental health consumers.

Item ID: 62163
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1744-6163
Keywords: exercise, group activity, inpatient ward, mental illness
Copyright Information: © 2015 Wiley Periodicals.
Date Deposited: 13 Sep 2020 21:14
FoR Codes: 42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4207 Sports science and exercise > 420702 Exercise physiology @ 50%
42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4205 Nursing > 420504 Mental health nursing @ 50%
SEO Codes: 92 HEALTH > 9202 Health and Support Services > 920205 Health Education and Promotion @ 50%
92 HEALTH > 9202 Health and Support Services > 920209 Mental Health Services @ 50%
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