Value of gym-based group exercise versus usual care for young adults receiving antipsychotic medication: study protocol for the multicenter randomized controlled Vega trial

Value of gym-based group exercise versus usual care for young adults receiving antipsychotic medication: study protocol for the multicenter randomized controlled Vega trial

Abstract Background Exercise is recommended to protect physical health among people with severe mental illness and holds the potential to facilitate long-term recovery. An inclusive exercise community provides an opportunity for life skill training and social connectedness and may reduce the experie...

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Main Authors: Bolette Skjødt Rafn, Martin Færch Andersen, Victor Sørensen, Eik Dybboe Bjerre, Lone Baandrup, Ditte Lammers Vernal, Ole Mors, Filip Krag Knop, Rasmus Trap Wolf, Anders Tolver, Joseph Firth, Nikolaj Nøhr, Søren T. Skou, Bjørn H. Ebdrup, Julie Midtgaard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Physical activity
Severe mental illness
Recovery
High-intensity Functional Training
Antipsychotics
Community
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-023-05086-z

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