Objectives: To examine walking capacity in patients with schizophrenia and the relation with quality of life and physical activity level.
Methods: Functional exercise capacity was measured with the 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT). To asses quality of life and physical activity levels, we used respectively the SF-36 Questionnaire and the Baecke Physical Activity Questionnaire.
Results: Walking capacity was strongly related to BMI and quality of life. Physical Activity (PA) was positively related to walking capacity.
Conclusion: Present findings confirm that walking capacity could be a good indicator of quality of life and PA level in patients with schizophrenia.