Braining - Physical Exercise in Psychiatry - Evaluation of Feasibility, Implementation and Health Among Staff

Launched by REGION STOCKHOLM · Oct 26, 2021

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The "Braining" trial is investigating how a group exercise program can help improve the health of psychiatric staff while also encouraging them to exercise regularly with their patients. The idea is that when staff members participate in physical activity together with patients, it can benefit everyone’s physical and mental well-being. Over the course of six months, staff from four psychiatric units in Stockholm, Sweden, will receive training and support to implement this exercise program. Researchers will gather feedback through surveys and interviews to see how well the program works and if it has a positive impact on the staff’s stress levels, sleep, and overall health.

To be part of this study, participants need to work at one of the psychiatric units and have a stable job for at least another year. It's important to note that individuals who have certain medical conditions that could make exercise unsafe, or those who have been on sick leave for over a month, will not be eligible to join. Throughout the trial, participants can expect to share their experiences and complete regular health assessments to track any changes in their physical activity and well-being.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Works at one of the relevant units regardless of occupational category, including administrative services.
• • Permanent employment or fixed-term employment for at least one more year after the start of studies.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Medical conditions such as heart or lung disease, infection, abstinence where heart rate-increasing physical activity is considered contraindicated due to Medical reasons.
• • Full-time sick leave\> 1 month during the training period