Developing a Holistic Inpatient Wellness Program (Mesra) in Mental Health Care Center: A Study in Hospital Mesra Bukit Padang

Abstract

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome and co-morbid physical health conditions are highly prevalent in people with a mental illness. In Hospital Mesra Bukit Padang, it is reported that there’s increasing pattern at health risk a significant level (Anthropometric measures and Lipid profile test). Methods. Module for Exercise, Spiritual activities, Responsible eating and Active lifestyle – MESRA) was implemented to determine the changes in anthropometric measures, clinical health markers, and quality of life (QOL) among psychotic illness patients. Result. Those undergo MeSRA program shown decreasing patterns across the means of some dependent variables (Body fat percentage, waist and hip circumference) from baseline to Month 3 and 12. There were also increasing pattern in EQ-5D-5L from baseline to month 3. Conclusion. In conclusion, the MESRA module has significantly improved the Quality of Life, anthropometric measurements, and biochemical parameters of psychiatric inpatients. These findings highlight the value of a multidisciplinary approach in mental health care.