The development and implementation of Fit for Play, A program designed to develop the physical literacy and physical activity levels of children with a mental health disorder

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Mental Health Disorders; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Conduct Disorder; Anxiety disorders; Mental Health - Anxiety; Mental Health - Other mental health disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616000576426
• Lead Sponsor: Kathryn Fortnum

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-05-04
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

Children must have a mental health disorder and be enrolled in the Pathways therapeutic day program - a specialised unit conducted by the Western Australian Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - within the research time frame.
Before entering the program, children participate in a comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment including psychiatric, educational, psychological, occupational therapy and speech pathology evaluation. Children who require specialist attention in one or more of these areas are enrolled in the 10-week therapeutic program.

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion will occur only if a doctor, physiotherapist, occupational therapist or other allied health professional considers it unsafe for that child to participate in exercise.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified