Correlation between Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Schizophrenic Patients

The aim of the study was to assess and find correlation between physical activity and quality of life in patients diagnosed with Schizophrenia. Method: An observational study was carried out using International Physical Activity (IPAQ) and SF -36 Quality of life questionnaires in 40 schizophrenic patients from two different rehabilitation Centre's. Results: It was found that 97.5% patients had total PA level below 2500 METs. Whereas all of them had good to moderate total QOL scores. It was also found that there was no correlation between total PA and total SF-36 scoring. Conclusion: Patients with Schizophrenia need accurate monitoring of PA and QOL to avoid the negative shortcomings and also to help prepare a proper treatment program for them.