| Contribution title |
A Survey of clinician’s knowledge, attitudes and practice in relation to Physical Activity Interventions for treatment of mental health disorders in children and adolescents in Ireland. |
| Contribution code |
D2.091 |
| Authors |
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David Killeen
University College Dublin
Presenter
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Sonita Sharma
Lucena Clinic Rathgar, University College Dublin
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Maeve Haran
University College Dublin
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Katie Haugh
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Fiona McNicholas
University College Dublin
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| Form of presentation |
Poster |
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T19 - Exercise / physical activity
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Abstract
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Aims: To examine the use of physical activity interventions in the treatment of mental
health disorders in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
Methods: A questionnaire capturing knowledge, attitudes, and use of physical activity
interventions was distributed to Irish clinicians who worked in CAMHS.
Results: 95 participants completed the survey. The majority (80%) believed it was the responsibility of CAMHS to incorporate physical activity interventions into treatment plans. Only 8% of respondents reported any CAMHS team delivering these interventions. The majority of clinicians (80.2%) correctly identified physical activity as having strong empirical evidence in treating depressive disorders. There was a gap in knowledge of recommended exercise in young people amongst CAMHS clinicians, with over 50% of knowledge-based questions answered incorrectly.
Conclusions: Healthcare professionals generally have a positive attitude towards the use of
physical activity interventions as an adjunctive treatment for mental health disorders in
children and adolescents. There is a need for formal physical activity interventions within
Irish CAMHS teams.
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