Physical Activity Recommendation Behaviour in German Psychologists

October 23, 2023 updated by: Moritz Petzold, Charite University, Berlin, Germany
The purpose of this study is to examine the physical activity recommendation behaviour, beliefs, barriers and exercise participation in German psychologists working with patients with mental disorders.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Physical activity plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of mental disorders. Despite the potential mental health benefits, large proportions of patients with mental disorders do not meet the physical activity recommendations.

Clinical psychologists play a key role in the recommendation of physical activity to their patients. There are no previous studies that examine physical activity recommendation behaviour in German psychologists.

The purpose of this study is to examine the physical activity recommendation behaviour, beliefs, barriers and exercise participation in German psychologists working with patients with mental disorders.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

454

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Germany
      • Berlin, Germany, 10117
        • Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin - Department for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy - Charité Campus Mitte

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Clinical psychologists that currently work with patients with mental disorders in Germany.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Clinical psychologist
  • Currently working with patients with mental disorders
  • At least 18 years old
  • Sufficient German skills for answering the questionnaire

Exclusion Criteria:

None

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Only
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Clinical psychologists in Germany
Clinical psychologists in Germany currently working with patients with mental disorders
Diagnostic test: Online questionnaire
Online questionnaire via SoSciSurvey

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Exercise in Mental Illness Questionnaire (EMIQ) - German Version
Time Frame: 1 day
Questionnaire assessing the following areas: knowledge, beliefs, behaviours regarding and participation in physical activity in mental health professionals.
1 day

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Charite University, Berlin, Germany

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Moritz B Petzold, Dipl.-Psych., Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin- Charité Campus Mitte - Department for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 15, 2020

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 25, 2020

Study Completion (Actual)

April 25, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 30, 2019

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 1, 2019

First Posted (Actual)

November 4, 2019

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

October 24, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 23, 2023

Last Verified

October 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • PAR_P

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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