Evaluation of a Health Promotion Intervention for Persons With Mental Illness

Dartmouth Health

Status: Completed

Conditions: Mental Illness

Treatments: Behavioral: In SHAPE (Pilot Health Promotion Intervention)

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT00215189

IS200406

Details and patient eligibility

About

This pilot study evaluates an individualized health promotion program for people with mental illness receiving services at a mental health center in Keene, NH. The study will test the following hypotheses:

Hypothesis 1: Compared to baseline (pre-study) levels, participants in the In SHAPE program will demonstrate increased physical activity as indicated by self-report and observed measures.

Hypothesis 2: Compared to baseline (pre-study) levels, participants in the In SHAPE program will demonstrate improved fitness and health status as indicated by greater capacity on the 6-minute walk test, one mile walk test, weight and body composition, and flexibility indexes.

The following secondary (exploratory) hypotheses will be considered:

Compared to baseline (pre-study) levels, participants in the In SHAPE program will demonstrate improved subjective health status, quality of life, mood, and self-efficacy. In addition, participants will demonstrate improved cardiovascular fitness as indicated by lower pulse rate and blood pressure.

Full description

The In SHAPE program aims to improve the physical fitness and health of persons with mental illness. Participants in the program are assigned a health mentor who assesses individual lifestyle habits and health status, identifies goals for lifestyle change, and serves as a motivator and physical trainer. The individualized components of the In SHAPE program are supplemented with group-level positive reinforcement and motivational incentives. This evaluation project systematically evaluates the In SHAPE health promotion intervention.

Enrollment: 145 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Age 18 or older, and enrolled in the In SHAPE program. Mental illness Receiving mental health services for 3 months or longer Voluntary informed consent or guardian consent Signed letter of permission to participate by a physician for individuals with a history of a medical illness or indications of health problems during the evaluation -

Exclusion criteria

Inability to give informed, voluntary consent. Primary diagnosis of dementia or a diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder secondary to a medical condition.

Co-morbid dementia as indicated by an MMSE score <20. Exclusion for eligibility as determined by the participant's physician due to medical contraindications (e.g., recent myocardial infarction, stroke (thrombotic or embolic), uncontrolled insulin-dependent diabetes).