Conclusion
Overall, this study showed that a small group mixed PA program
can be successfully implemented for outpatients with schizophrenia.
The program was associated with an improvement hip
circumference, MVPA and the environment domain of quality of
life. However, more research is needed to provide conclusive
findings regarding the effects of PA programs on physical and
mental wellbeing of outpatients with schizophrenia. Future studies
should increase the sample size, randomly assign participants to
conditions, increase the duration of the PA programs, and examine
whether benefits are maintained over a longer period of time.
Another important research topic is the low levels of participation
of women in PA. Further research should try to understand which
adherence strategies are more suitable to improve the motivation
and adherence of women with schizophrenia to PA programs.