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Incorporating a Physical Activity Program into an Assertive Community Treatment Team: Impact and Strategies

Authors: Eva Guérin, Jean-Pierre Dupuis, Jean-Daniel Jacob, Denis Prud’homme

Published in: Community Mental Health Journal | Issue 8/2019

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The objective of this brief report is to present an overview of the main benefits and key characteristics of an individualized physical activity program delivered by an assertive community treatment team in Ottawa, Canada. A mixed-method case study was conducted over a 9-month period. Findings revealed significant reductions in weight, BMI and waist circumference (p < .05) and improvements in self-esteem, autonomy, socialization and other health behaviors. Key characteristics of the program included building a relationship of trust with clients and deploying active efforts to eliminate barriers to PA engagement. Results offer preliminary evidence for integrating an individualized PA program into the ACT team model.

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Title: Incorporating a Physical Activity Program into an Assertive Community Treatment Team: Impact and Strategies
Authors: Eva Guérin
Jean-Pierre Dupuis
Jean-Daniel Jacob
Denis Prud’homme
Publication date: 01-11-2019
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Community Mental Health Journal / Issue 8/2019
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-019-00440-6

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