Flash Cards For Relevant Exam Questions Schiz
Why is exercise relevant for people with schizophrenia
1.improves mental health
2.enhances cognitive function Through increases neuroplasticity e.g.bdnf
3.reduces inflammation e.g. lower IL-6 levels
What are key mechanisms underlying the benefits of exercise in schizophrenia
1.neurobiological: increased dopamine and serotonin regulation
2.inflammatory: reduced IL-6
3.cardiovascular: improved vo2 max and heart health
What are some barriers to exercise for people with schizophrenia
1.motivation and negative symptoms
2.social stigma
3.poor physical fitness
4.access to tailored programmes
What outcomes measures should be looked for in studies for schizophrenia
1.mental health
2.cognitive function
3.physical fitness
4.inflammation
What are some limitations common in exercise intervention studies
1.small sample size
2.short study durations
3.over reliance on subjective measures
4.lack of diversity in participants
How does inflammation relate to schizophrenia and exercise
1.elevated inflammation (IL-6) linked to worsening symptoms
2.exercise reduces systemic inflammation potentially alleviating negative symptoms
What strategies improve adherence to exercise programs
1.goal setting
2.social support
3.flexibility in program design
4.providing educational materials
What are the gaps in knowledge regarding exercise and symptom management in schizophrenia?
• Limited understanding of how exercise specifically impacts negative symptoms (e.g., anhedonia, lack of motivation).
• Lack of clarity on whether improvements in mental health are directly due to exercise or secondary factors like social interaction during group exercise sessions.
What is not well understood about exercise’s effects on cognitive function?
Mechanisms linking exercise to cognitive improvements, such as changes in neuroplasticity, are still under-researched.
Uncertainty about whether certain types of exercise (e.g., aerobic vs. resistance) are more effective for cognitive outcomes.
What are the gaps in research regarding exercise adherence in schizophrenia populations?
Insufficient studies on long-term adherence to exercise programs, particularly in community or home-based settings.
What is a lack of understanding in exercise adherence for schizophrenia populations?
Lack of understanding of the most effective strategies to overcome barriers like low motivation and stigma.
What is the relationship between inflammation and exercise benefits in schizophrenia?
The relationship is still unclear due to limited data on how specific inflammatory markers (e.g., IL-6, CRP) respond to exercise in this population.
There is uncertainty about whether reductions in inflammation directly improve mental health or cognitive function.
What gaps exist in tailoring exercise programs for schizophrenia?
Few studies evaluate individualized or scalable programs that account for differing levels of physical and mental health.
Lack of research on the role of technology (e.g., apps, wearable trackers) to enhance program delivery and adherence.
