@misc{13617, abstract = {{Early weight gain is a primary goal in the treatment of anorexia nervosa (AN) and associated with more favorable discharge weights and clinical outcomes. Activity urges, that is, a motivational state to engage in activity, have been suspected to delay early weight gain, but their prognostic role remains barely explored. Here, we investigated whether acute (state‐like) activity urges at treatment onset would predict within‐person weight gain in patients with AN during the initial 2 weeks of inpatient treatment. Adults with AN from an inpatient unit (N = 53) completed an activity urges measure at treatment onset, and weight changes were monitored for the duration of their treatment. Regression analyses, controlling for admission body mass index and other patient variables (i.e., patient age and AN subtype), found that higher state activity urges were associated with lower initial weight gain. Mediation analyses showed that differences in early weight changes further linked higher activity urges at admission to lower discharge weights. An activity urge cutoff value of 2.76 for distinguishing between cases with optimal and suboptimal initial weight gain is proposed. We discuss potential mechanisms of the link between activity urges and early weight gain and the implications of activity urges as a prognostic factor for improving weight restoration during AN treatment.}}, author = {{Halbeisen, Georg and Amin, Lina and Braks, Karsten and Huber, Thomas J. and Paslakis, Georgios}}, booktitle = {{International Journal of Eating Disorders}}, issn = {{0276-3478}}, keywords = {{anorexia nervosa, inpatient treatment, physical activity, psychotherapy, restlessness, urge for movement}}, number = {{12}}, pages = {{2452--2460}}, publisher = {{Wiley}}, title = {{{Acute Activity Urges Predict Lower Early Weight Gain During Inpatient Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa}}}, doi = {{10.1002/eat.24305}}, volume = {{57}}, year = {{2024}}, } @inbook{12758, abstract = {{hapter 6 explores the multifaceted relationship between NBS and human health in urban environments. It begins by discussing the interconnectedness of nature and human well-being, highlighting the potential of NBS in reducing environmental stressors, restoring capacities and inviting for a more (inter-)active lifestyle. The chapter then delves into specific aspects of health addressed by NBS, such as the mitigation of air pollution and the enhancement of thermal comfort. Additionally, it examines the role of allotment gardens in promoting well-being and social cohesion within urban communities. Furthermore, the chapter explores how NBS can encourage healthy behaviour among urban residents, offering insights into understanding behavioural patterns. Concluding with recommendations for practitioners, the chapter underscores the importance of effectively implementing NBS to improve health and well-being in urban settings. }}, author = {{Cardinali, Marcel and Bodenan, Philippe and Burov, Angel and Chancibault, Katia and Fleury, Ghozlane and Herpin, Sophie and Roy-Lisneuf, Jude Le and Sapin, Arnaud and Petrova, Milena Tasheva and Mutafchiiska, Irina}}, booktitle = {{Urban Inclusive and Innovative Nature - Fundaments and Practices for the Co-creation of Nature-based Cities}}, editor = {{Ferreira, Isabel and Caitana, Beatriz and Nunes, Nathalie and Ribal, Eddine}}, isbn = {{978-88-6835-519-7}}, keywords = {{Nature-based Solutions, Public health, Air pollution, Thermal comfort, Social cohesion, Physical activity}}, pages = {{302–369}}, publisher = {{Fondazione Giangiacomo Feltrinelli}}, title = {{{How Nature-based Solutions Promote Health & Wellbeing}}}, year = {{2024}}, } @misc{13581, abstract = {{ObjectiveMany people, including patients with eating disorders (EDs), experience an increased urge for physical activity. "Trait"-like activity in patients with EDs is assessed by existing questionnaires, but there are few clinically validated assessments of a "state" urge to be physically active. Here, we developed and validated the State Urge to be Physically Active-Questionnaire (SUPA-Q). MethodsAfter developing and piloting the items, N = 126 patients with EDs (mostly anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa) took part in our mixed-longitudinal validation study with one primary assessment for all patients and a secondary assessment for a subsample of patients. Cronbach's & alpha; and split-half-methods served as measures of consistency and reliability. Correlations with other questionnaires were used to determine convergent and divergent validity, and confirmatory factor analysis was used for investigating factorial validity. We used paired-samples t-tests for repeated assessments to investigate change sensitivity. ResultsWe found the SUPA-Q to be highly consistent, and reliable and to demonstrate convergent, divergent, and factorial validity. The comparison of SUPA-Q scores from repeated assessments within a subsample of patients demonstrated the questionnaire's change sensitivity, Cohen's d = 0.48. Moreover, an increase in SUPA-Q scores was associated with a less positive mood, more anxiety, more body dissatisfaction, more tenseness, less feelings of control, and more stress. DiscussionThe newly developed SUPA-Q may help to accentuate the necessity to evaluate and address the acute urge to engage in physical activity in patients with EDs in clinical practice and ultimately support tailoring treatments to patients' unique symptom patterns. The questionnaire is available at .}}, author = {{Amin, Lina and Halbeisen, Georg and Braks, Karsten and Huber, Thomas J.J. and Paslakis, Georgios}}, booktitle = {{Brain and Behavior}}, issn = {{2162-3279}}, keywords = {{eating disorders, physical activity, psychopathology, psychotherapy, symptom assessment}}, number = {{10}}, publisher = {{Wiley}}, title = {{{The State Urge to be Physically Active-Questionnaire (SUPA-Q): Development and validation of a state measure of activity urges in patients with eating disorders}}}, doi = {{10.1002/brb3.3220}}, volume = {{13}}, year = {{2023}}, }