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Query: UMLS:C0311277 (
abdominal obesity
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Background:
Metabolic syndrome and co-morbid physical health conditions are highly prevalent in people with a mental illness. Modifiable lifestyle factors have been targeted to improve health outcomes. Healthy Body Healthy Mind (HBHM) program was developed to provide an integrated evidence-based program incorporating practical diet and exercise instruction; alongside meditation and mindfulness strategies, and comprehensive psychoeducation, to improve the physical and mental health of those with a mental illness.
Methods:
We report on two data points: (1) Qualitative data derived from the first HBHM program (
version 1
) exploring its utility and acceptance according to patient feedback; (2) Biometric and mental health data collected on the modified and enhanced 12-week HBHM program (version 2) involving a pilot of 10 participants. Mental and physical health outcomes, weight, abdominal circumference, fasting glucose, cholesterol, and triglycerides were measured at program entry and completion.
Results:
Qualitative data from HBHM
version 1
provided valuable feedback to redevelop and enhance the program. At the end of the HBHM (version 2) 12-week program, a significant mean weight loss of 2 kg was achieved,
p
= 0.023. There was also a significant reduction in abdominal circumference (mean = 2.55 cm) and a decrease in BMI of almost one point (mean = 0.96 kg/m
2
),
p
= 0.046 and
p
= 0.019, respectively. There were no significant changes in mental health measures or on any other biometrics.
Conclusion:
Pilot data from the HBHM program found significant reductions in weight and
abdominal obesity
. The HBHM program could benefit from further modifications, and study replication is required using a controlled design in a larger sample.
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PMID:Pilot-Testing of "Healthy Body Healthy Mind": An Integrative Lifestyle Program for Patients With a Mental Illness and Co-morbid Metabolic Syndrome. 3089 21
