A Pilot Study of the Views of General Practitioners Regarding Exercise for the Treatment of Depression

Stanton, Robert, Franck, Chris, Reaburn, Peter, and Happell, Brenda (2015) A Pilot Study of the Views of General Practitioners Regarding Exercise for the Treatment of Depression. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 51 (4). pp. 253-259.

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DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12088

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Abstract

Purpose: To investigate the views of general practitioners (GPs) regarding exercise and the treatment of depression. Design and Methods: Twenty GPs completed a 25-item survey investigating their knowledge, beliefs, perceived benefits and barriers, and recommendations to patients regarding exercise for the treatment of depression. The exercise habits of the GPs were also recorded. Findings: GPs are positive toward exercise in the treatment of depression despite low levels of confidence in prescribing exercise or limited measurable benefits. Exercise patterns of GPs were not associated with GP exercise prescription habits. Practice Implications: Education, use of support materials and referral schemes, and increasing exercise behavior among GPs may increase the use of exercise as treatment for people with depression.


Item ID:	62167
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1744-6163
Keywords:	Depression/mood disorder, Mental health, Physical activity/exercise
Copyright Information:	© 2014 Wiley Periodicals.
Date Deposited:	03 Jan 2024 01:34
FoR Codes:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1106 Human Movement and Sports Science > 110699 Human Movement and Sports Science not elsewhere classified @ 50% 11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111714 Mental Health @ 50%
SEO Codes:	92 HEALTH > 9202 Health and Support Services > 920209 Mental Health Services @ 100%
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