title: Changes in physical activity, physical fitness, self-perception and quality of life following a 6-month physical activity counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy program in outpatients with binge eating disorder.
abstract: The aim of the current study was to explore the associations between changes in the number of binges, physical activity participation, physical fitness, physical self-perception and quality of life following a 6-month physical activity counseling and cognitive behavioral program in patients with binge eating disorder (BED). In total 34 (31 women) outpatients with BED (38.5±10.7 years) completed a 6-month 1-day per week group-based program. Participants completed the 36-item Short Form Health Survey, the Baecke Physical Activity questionnaire, the Physical Self Perception Profile and performed a 6-min walk test (6MWT) at baseline, after 3 and 6 months. Except for physical activity at work, physical strength and self-worth perception, all parameters significantly improved after 6 months. The effect sizes ranged from -0.33 for the number of binges to 1.67 for participation in sports activities. Significant increases in leisure time physical activity were associated with significant improvements in physical health related quality of life, perceived sports competence and physical fitness and in perceived body attractiveness. The significant reduction in the number of binges was associated with significant improvements in physical health related quality of life. Future research should focus on detailing which techniques can stimulate physical activity participation in patients with BED.
authors.affiliation: UPC KU Leuven, Campus Kortenberg, KU Leuven Department of Neurosciences, Leuvensesteenweg 517, B-3070 Kortenberg, Belgium; KU Leuven Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Tervuursevest 101, 3001 Leuven, Belgium. Electronic address: Davy.Vancampfort@uc-kortenberg.be.
authors.forename: Davy
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Vancampfort
authors.affiliation: UPC KU Leuven, Campus Kortenberg, KU Leuven Department of Neurosciences, Leuvensesteenweg 517, B-3070 Kortenberg, Belgium; KU Leuven Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Tervuursevest 101, 3001 Leuven, Belgium.
authors.forename: Michel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Probst
authors.affiliation: UPC KU Leuven, Campus Kortenberg, KU Leuven Department of Neurosciences, Leuvensesteenweg 517, B-3070 Kortenberg, Belgium.
authors.forename: An
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Adriaens
authors.affiliation: UPC KU Leuven, Campus Kortenberg, KU Leuven Department of Neurosciences, Leuvensesteenweg 517, B-3070 Kortenberg, Belgium.
authors.forename: Guido
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pieters
authors.affiliation: UPC KU Leuven, Campus Kortenberg, KU Leuven Department of Neurosciences, Leuvensesteenweg 517, B-3070 Kortenberg, Belgium.
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: De Hert
authors.affiliation: School of Health and Social Care, University of Greenwich, Eltham, London SE9 2UG, UK.
authors.forename: Brendon
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Stubbs
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiotherapy, University of Birmingham, 52 Pritchatts Road, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK.
authors.forename: Andy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Soundy
authors.affiliation: UPC KU Leuven, Campus Kortenberg, KU Leuven Department of Neurosciences, Leuvensesteenweg 517, B-3070 Kortenberg, Belgium.
authors.forename: Johan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vanderlinden
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D056912:Binge-Eating Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D001828:Body Image; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003376:Counseling; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010045:Outpatients; D010809:Physical Fitness; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016138:Walking / Q000523:psychology
keywords: Binge eating; Exercise; Physical activity; Physical fitness; Quality of life; Self-perception