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Published in: BMC Psychiatry 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Research article

BEATVIC, a body-oriented resilience therapy using kickboxing exercises for people with a psychotic disorder: a feasibility study

Authors: Bertine de Vries, Elisabeth C. D. van der Stouwe, Clement O. Waarheid, Stefan H. J. Poel, Erwin M. van der Helm, André Aleman, Johan Arends, Gerdina H. M. Pijnenborg, Jooske T. van Busschbach

Published in: BMC Psychiatry | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Background

People with a psychotic disorder have an increased risk of becoming the victim of a crime. To prevent victimization a body-oriented resilience therapy using kickboxing exercises was developed. This study aims to explore the feasibility of the therapy, to improve the therapy protocol and to explore suitable outcomes for a RCT.

Methods

Twenty-four adults with a psychotic disorder received 20 weekly group sessions in which potential risk factors for victimization and strategies for dealing with them were addressed. Sessions were evaluated weekly. During pre and post assessment participants completed questionnaires on, among other, victimization, aggression regulation and social functioning.

Results

The short recruitment period indicates the interest in such an intervention and the willingness of clients to participate. Mean attendance was 85.3 and 88% of the participants completed fifteen or more sessions. The therapy protocol was assessed as adequate and exercises as relevant with some small improvements to be made. The victimization and aggression regulation questionnaires were found to be suitable outcome measurements for a subsequent RCT.

Conclusion

The results support the feasibility of the BEATVIC therapy. Participants subjectively evaluated the intervention as helpful in their attempt to gain more self-esteem and assertiveness. With some minor changes in the protocol the effects of BEATVIC can be tested in a RCT.

Trial registration

The trial registration number (TRN) is 35949 (date submitted 09/11/2018). Retrospectively registered.
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Metadata
Title
BEATVIC, a body-oriented resilience therapy using kickboxing exercises for people with a psychotic disorder: a feasibility study
Authors
Bertine de Vries
Elisabeth C. D. van der Stouwe
Clement O. Waarheid
Stefan H. J. Poel
Erwin M. van der Helm
André Aleman
Johan Arends
Gerdina H. M. Pijnenborg
Jooske T. van Busschbach
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Psychiatry / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1471-244X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-018-1958-6

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