Comparison of the Effects of Aerobic Exercise and Computerized Cognitive Stimulation in Patients With Schizophrenia - A Randomized Controlled Trial

Comparison of the Effects of Aerobic Exercise and Computerized Cognitive Stimulation in Patients With Schizophrenia - A Randomized Controlled Trial

Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder characterized by the occurrence of both positive symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, and negative symptoms, such as apathy and withdrawal, repetition of cognitive skills and disorganization. There are approximately 20 million people with schizophrenia worldwide and this number will continue to increase every year.

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of computer-based cognitive stimulation and aerobic/strengthening exercises on symptom severity, cognition and depression in schizophrenia patients receiving community mental health center services.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia by a physician according to DSM-V criteria Patients treated at TRSM Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia between the ages of 20-60

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those who did not give consent to participate in the study Patients with a diagnosis other than schizophrenia Pregnancy Patients with chronic metabolic diseases such as diabetes, heart problems and cancer