Speak for yourself: usability and acceptability of audio diaries to explore physical activity, sedentary and sleep behaviours of those living with severe mental illness
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Audio diaries are a feasible and acceptable method for understanding movement behaviors in people with severe mental illness (SMI). This approach captures the complex interplay between physical activity, sleep, and mental health challenges in this population.
Area Of Science
- Behavioral Science
- Mental Health Research
- Health Technology
Background
- Individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) experience significant health disparities, including reduced quality of life and life expectancy.
- SMI is associated with sedentary lifestyles, physical activity (PA) barriers, and sleep disturbances, influenced by motivation, mood, and energy.
- Traditional PA and sleep measurements are often isolated, limiting understanding of their contextual and interactive nature in SMI populations.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore the usability and acceptability of audio diaries for capturing movement behaviors in individuals with SMI.
- To gain a holistic understanding of the factors influencing physical activity and sleep in people living with SMI.
Main Methods
- Qualitative study design involving 10 participants with SMI.
- Participants completed 7-day audio diaries and pre/post diary interviews.
- Reflexive thematic analysis was applied to audio diary data and interview transcripts.
Main Results
- Audio diaries were found to be acceptable, feasible, flexible, and empowering for data capture.
- Four themes emerged regarding movement behaviors: a "vicious circle" of physical/mental issues, internal struggles with guilt/time, determination to overcome fatigue, and challenges in engaging despite understanding importance.
- Exploratory data revealed the interconnectedness of mental and physical health with daily movement patterns.
Conclusions
- Audio diaries provide an accessible method for exploring movement behaviors in SMI, highlighting context and interrelationships.
- Findings confirm the link between mental/physical health and 24-hour movement, identifying SMI-specific barriers like medication side effects and symptomology.
- Co-production with individuals with lived experience is vital for developing tailored interventions to promote sleep and movement in SMI populations.
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