Abstract
This paper aimed to describe the use of the Physical Activity Group technique in a mental health facility. It presents a qualitative analysis of experiences reported by a Physical Educator and a Nursing Technician regarding intervention in the practice of physical activity (PA) for subjects with severe mental illness (SMI). The instrument used was an open semi-structured interview, allowing new ideas to be brought up during its elaboration. Results indicate that PA plays an essential role in therapeutic projects, especially when it takes part in groups’ procedures coordinated by trained professionals. Additionally, multidisciplinary work is fundamental on patient adherence and further attendance to this intervention. Finally, mental health practices should assist social rehabilitation, favour the beingness and promote human dignity.
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The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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Data Availability
The datasets used in this study are openly available at [repository link] and the source code is available on GitHub at [GitHub link].
Funding
This work did not receive any external funding.
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