Machaczek, K., Gee, M., Allmark, P. et al. (3 more authors) (2018) An innovative approach to integrating physical activity (PA) into the management of mild-to-moderate depression (MMD). In: Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 7th International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress, 15-17 Oct 2018, London, UK. Human Kinetics , S54-S54.
Abstract
Introduction: Physical activity (PA) has been shown to be as effective as medication or psychological therapies in reducing mild-to-moderate depression (MMD). Despite this, support for increasing PA is not routinely included in the management options offered to MMD patients. We therefore undertook a preliminary study to investigate the potential for the integration of PA into MMD management delivered within the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service. The study explored: the acceptability of integrating PA into MMD management amongst IAPT staff; the extent to which IAPT already integrates PA into MMD management; infrastructure and training needs of IAPT staff related to promoting PA engagement; and, patients’ experiences of barriers and enablers to PA initiation.
Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with eight IAPT staff (Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and Cognitive Behavioural Therapists) and twelve individuals with MMD. Transcripts were analysed using [inductive/thematic] approach.
Results: The integration of PA into MMD management were seen as enhancing treatment options and having the potential to improve recovery. For IAPT practitioners barriers included uncertainty about negative consequences; lack of time; limited links to local PA providers. For individuals, many personal, social, and cultural factors affected their ability to initiate PA; including the nature of the condition, but also the wider determinants of health such as socioeconomic status, physical and social environments.
Conclusion: Whilst integration of PA in MMD management is seen as appropriate and feasible by both patients and practitioners, there are many wider and condition-related factors that will influence successful implementation.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018 Human Kinetics. |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Health and Related Research (Sheffield) > ScHARR - Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 06 Nov 2018 16:16 |
Last Modified: | 19 Dec 2022 13:50 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2018-0535 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Human Kinetics |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1123/jpah.2018-0535 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:138184 |