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A longitudinal study about the impact of an inclusive sports program in people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia

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  • David Mullor
  • Adolfo J. Cangas
  • José Gallego
  • José M Aguilar-Parra
  • Antonio Rosado
  • Andrés López

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The present study analyzes the impact of an Inclusive Sports and Physical Activity Program which lasted 14 months on a sample of people with a diagnosis schizophrenia. 30 people took part in the study. An initial evaluation was conducted after 7 months and a final evaluation was carried out at the end of the program. In addition, a follow-up evaluation was conducted 1 year after the program had ended. The sample was divided into two groups based on attendance (those who participated regularly, and those who attended occasionally). Results showed statistically significant improvements in the functional aerobic capacity of both groups, but to a greater degree for the individuals who attended regularly. In terms of body composition, statistically significant improvements were only observed among the group with regular attendance. Regarding motor skills, only balance was improved (in both groups). A general decline in the physical variables assessed was observed in the follow-up, however, this decline was less pronounced among the group of individuals that attended the program regularly than for the group with lower attendance. The results confirm the effectiveness of this type of intervention, particularly when carried out regularly, and show the need to promote inclusive programs in people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia that favor adherence to these types of programs.

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  • David Mullor & Adolfo J. Cangas & José Gallego & José M Aguilar-Parra & Antonio Rosado & Andrés López, 2019. "A longitudinal study about the impact of an inclusive sports program in people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia," Psychosis, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 11(1), pages 75-84, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rpsyxx:v:11:y:2019:i:1:p:75-84
    DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2018.1559873
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    1. Álvaro Moraleda & Diego Galán-Casado & Adolfo J. Cangas, 2019. "Reducing Self-Stigma in People with Severe Mental Illness Participating in a Regular Football League: An Exploratory Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(19), pages 1-8, September.

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