Assessment of Physical Activity, Balance, Muscle Strength, and Cognitive Function in Patients Diagnosed With Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects individuals' thinking, perception, emotional responses, and behavior. Treatment for schizophrenia typically involves approaches such as medication and psychotherapy. Balance in schizophrenia patients is often related to motor skills, coordination, and postural control. Although schizophrenia is a mental health disorder, it can also affect patients' physical balance and motor function. Antipsychotic medications, which are frequently used in the treatment of schizophrenia, can have an effect on patients' motor skills. These medications can negatively affect balance in some patients. Schizophrenia can cause functional changes in certain areas of the brain. These changes can affect motor functions. Hallucinations, which are commonly seen in patients with schizophrenia, can interfere with visual, auditory, or tactile perception, preventing the person from accurately perceiving their surroundings. This can negatively affect physical balance, as the person may not be able to accurately assess dangers in their surroundings or may misperceive their location or distances. Balance loss in schizophrenia patients can cause difficulties in daily living activities, increased risk of falls, and a decrease in overall quality of life. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate physical activity, balance, muscle strength, and cognitive function in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.