Exam Strategy For Schizophrenia

Question 1

Back ground and rationale part 1:

Answer 1

1.overview of schizophrenia such as the symptoms

2.High prevalence of physical comorbidities, obesity, cvd. —sedentary behaviour, antipsychotic meds side effects

3.reduced life expectancy, how many people it affects

Question 2

Back ground and rationale part 2. What are the challenges

Answer 2

1.motivation, stigma, lack of tailored programmes

2.adress mental and physical health in this population

Question 3

Background and rationale part 3, relevance of exercise:

Answer 3

1.mental health benefits: helps negative symptoms

2.cognitive benefits: neuroplasticity, memory

3.physical health: reduces cvd and metabolic syndrome, prevents weight gain from antipsychotics

Question 4

Background and rationale part 4, gaps in knowledge

Answer 4

1.discuss why this study fills gaps in knowledge.

2.previous studies may not have looked at home based exercise

Question 5

Background and rationale part 5:

Answer 5

1.relate this information to the study’s outcome measures.

2.outcome measures: measurement refers to a planned measurement that is used to determine the effect of a therapy on participants.