NIHR RCF : Physical activity in users of inpatient mental health services

People with severe mental ill health (SMI) engage in considerably less exercise and physical activity than their counterparts in the general population. People with SMI also experience a premature mortality of around 10–20 years. A large proportion of these premature deaths are attributed to potentially modifiable behaviours, including physical activity. The inpatient environment provides an opportunity to support people with SMI to become more physically active, however there is limited evidence on what interventions work and under what circumstances. This project therefore aims to conduct a scoping review to aid the understanding of the extent and type of evidence in this area and to identify research gaps.