Irene Kane
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, USA
Title: Exploring pedometer use in adults with schizophrenia
Biography
Biography: Irene Kane
Abstract
Aim: The purpose of this study was to explore pedometer-determined physical activity in adults with schizophrenia.
Methods: A prospective and observational design explored the pedometer-determined physical activity (PA) frequencies and patterns of adults, aged 18 to 60 years, recruited from a local clinic where patients with schizophrenia are managed. Subjects learned how to wear and properly use the pedometer to walk briskly for 30 minutes each day. Descriptive statistics included average hours calculated over the 2 week study with mean step counts recorded each day of the 14-day monitoring period to enable determination of any PA patterns. Motives for PA Measure-Revised (MPAM-R) and stress by Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) were assessed at baseline and 2 weeks.
Results: Fourteen subjects were recruited, 2 were dropped. Most subjects identified themselves as African American (n=12, 83.3%), average age 43.25±10.58 years; 13.5±1.78 years of education; and unemployed (n=10, 83.3%). Sample baseline data indicated 33.3% (n=4) were overweight and 66.7% (n=8) were obese. Subjects walked average 52.64 (SD=35) minutes each day week one, 56.07 (SD=26.47) minutes each day week two. Five subjects (42%) walked 30 minutes each day more than 5 days week one, 6 subjects (50%) week two. PA patterns exhibited repeated walking engagement approximately 3 days, back-to-usual sedentary habits. Highest exercise motive: Fitness (baseline mean=6.03±1.10; two week mean=5.72±1.03). No significant correlations were found between exercise motives and PA baseline-2 weeks respectively (p>0.05). Mean stress score: 1.97±0.72 baseline; 1.99±0.64 two weeks. Relationships between stress level and PA steps: Negatively associated baseline and 2 weeks (r=-0.02, p=0.96; r=-0.54, p=0.07).