Exercise for Women with Depression
Author Information
Author(s): Patrick Callaghan, Elizabeth Khalil, Ioannis Morres, Tim Carter
Primary Institution: University of Nottingham
Hypothesis
Does exercise of preferred intensity lead to better psychological, physiological and social wellbeing outcomes and improved adherence rates when compared with exercise of prescribed intensity?
Conclusion
Exercise of preferred intensity improves psychological, physiological and social outcomes, and exercise participation rates in women living with depression.
Supporting Evidence
- Intervention participants had statistically better BDI scores.
- Preferred intensity exercise led to improved self-esteem levels.
- Participants in the intervention group attended more exercise sessions.
Takeaway
Women with depression feel better when they exercise at their own comfortable pace instead of a set pace. This helps them stick to the exercise program better.
Methodology
A Pragmatic RCT comparing 12 sessions of exercise at preferred intensity with 12 sessions at prescribed intensity.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to non-blinding of assessors.
Limitations
Loss of participants once enrolled and assessors were not blinded to participant allocation.
Participant Demographics
Women aged 45-65 living with depression, monitored by mental health services.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.006
Confidence Interval
95% CI -20.4 to -2.7
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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