A single-blind, randomised controlled trial of a physical health nurse intervention to prevent weight gain and metabolic complications in first-episode psychosis: the Physical Health Assistance in Early Psychosis (PHAstER) study.

O'Donoghue BrianNathan MifsudEmily CastagniniAlison LangstoneAndrew ThompsonEoin KillackeyPatrick McGorry

Published in: BJPsych open (2022)

This intervention failed to prevent the metabolic complications that are highly prevalent in psychotic disorders in the short to medium term, indicating that more intensive interventions are required.

Keyphrases

weight gain
mental health
physical activity
randomized controlled trial
healthcare
public health
body mass index
birth weight
study protocol
health information
risk factors
primary care
preterm infants
health promotion
gestational age
human health
risk assessment
preterm birth