Physical Exercise Training Improves Quality of Life in Healthy Older Adults: A Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-93
Author(s):  
Bente M. Raafs ◽  
Esther G.A. Karssemeijer ◽  
Lizzy Van der Horst ◽  
Justine A. Aaronson ◽  
Marcel G.M. Olde Rikkert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Medium Effect ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Physical Exercise Training ◽  
The Social

The current meta-analysis first aimed to quantify the overall effect of physical exercise training on the quality of life (QoL) in healthy older adults. Second, the effects on the social, physical, and psychological QoL were assessed. In total, 16 randomized controlled trials were included. The primary analysis showed a medium effect of physical exercise training on QoL in healthy older adults (standard mean difference [SMD] = 0.38, confidence interval, CI, [0.18, 0.59], p < .05). The secondary analyses showed a positive medium effect of physical exercise training on the physical component of QoL (SMD = 0.39, CI [0.17, 0.60], p < .05), and a positive medium effect of physical exercise training on the psychological component of QoL (SMD = 0.348, CI [0.125, 0.570], p < .05), and no significant effect of physical exercise training on the social component of QoL was observed (SMD = 0.16, CI [−0.07, 0.38], p = .17). These findings warrant implementation efforts pertaining to exercise training for older adults to improve the QoL in our aging societies.

scholarly journals Dual-Task Exercise to Improve Cognition and Functional Capacity of Healthy Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naina Yuki Vieira Jardim ◽  
Natáli Valim Oliver Bento-Torres ◽  
Victor Oliveira Costa ◽  
Josilayne Patricia Ramos Carvalho ◽  
Helen Tatiane Santos Pontes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Dual Task ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Physical Exercise Training

BackgroundIt has been suggested that physical inactivity and lack of stimulating cognitive activity are the two most significant modifiable risk factors to impair cognitive function. Although many studies that investigated the cognitive effects of physical exercise and cognitive stimuli in dual-task conditions showed improved cognitive performance, others have not confirmed these findings. The main aim of the present work is to analyze the effects of a dual-task multimodal physical exercise training, at moderate intensity, and cognitive stimulation on cognitive and physical function in healthy older adults.MethodsThis clinical trial was registered on the Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (RBR-9zrx3d). Here we tested the effects of a dual-task multimodal physical exercise training, at moderate intensity, on cognitive and physical function and quality of life in community dwelling older adults. The training protocol included 24 group sessions, 2/week, per 75 min. Cognition was assessed using CANTAB automated neuropsychological tests and Functional Capacity to Exercise tests. Performance was compared from baseline to post intervention and to a non-exercise control group using Mixed Linear Model for repeated measures.ResultsControl (CG) and dual-task (DTEx) groups progressed differentially over time on performance of episodic memory, sustained visual attention, functional mobility, cardiorespiratory fitness, lower limbs strength resistance, agility, quality of life and dual-task performance with significant improved DTEx performance. Control group did not show any significant changes on these tests except for showing a reduction in dual-task performance.ConclusionWe suggest that the dual-task combination of multisensory cognitive stimulation and multimodal moderate physical exercise training, twice a week, may be adopted as an effective program to reduce progression of age-related cognitive decline and improve physical fitness and quality of life on healthy older adults.Clinical Trial RegistrationBrazilian Registry of Clinical Trials: https://ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-9zrx3d -UTN code: U1111-1233-6349.

scholarly journals Benefits of Physical Exercise Training on Cognition and Quality of Life in Frail Older Adults

2012 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 400-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Langlois ◽  
T. T. M. Vu ◽  
K. Chasse ◽  
G. Dupuis ◽  
M.-J. Kergoat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Frail Older Adults ◽  
Physical Exercise Training

Positive effects of combined cognitive and physical exercise training on cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia: A meta-analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 75-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.G.A. (Esther) Karssemeijer ◽  
J.A. (Justine) Aaronson ◽  
W.J. (Willem) Bossers ◽  
T. (Tara) Smits ◽  
M.G.M. (Marcel) Olde Rikkert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Physical Exercise Training

The effectiveness of hope-fostering interventions in palliative care: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 026921632199472
Author(s):  
Natalia Salamanca-Balen ◽  
Thomas V Merluzzi ◽  
Man Chen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Symptom Burden ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Medium Effect ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Background: The concept of hope is an important theme in chronic illness and palliative care and has been associated with increased psycho-spiritual well-being and quality of life. Psycho-spiritual interventions have been described in this population, but no systematic review of hope-enhancing interventions or hopelessness-reducing interventions has been conducted for persons with palliative care diseases. Aim: To describe and assess the effectiveness of interventions in palliative care that measure hope and/or hopelessness as an outcome. Design: This systematic review and meta-analysis was pre-registered (Prospero ID: CRD42019119956). Data sources: Electronic databases, journals, and references were searched. We used the Cochrane criteria to assess the risk of bias within studies. Results: Thirty-five studies (24 randomized controlled trials, 5 quasi-experimental, 6 pre-post studies) involving a total of 3296 palliative care patients were included. Compared with usual/standard cancer care alone, interventions significantly increased hope levels at a medium effect size ( g = 0.61, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.28–0.93) but did not significantly reduce hopelessness ( g = −0.08, 95% CI = −0.18 to 0.02). It was found that interventions significantly increase spirituality ( g = 0.70, 95% CI = 0.02–1.37) and decrease depression ( g = −0.29, 95% CI = −0.51 to −0.07), but had no significant effect over anxiety, quality of life, and symptom burden. Overall, quality of evidence across the included studies was rated as low. Conclusions: Evidence suggests that interventions can be effective in increasing hope in palliative care patients.

Physical exercise and quality of life in patients with prostate cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Júlio Araújo Rendeiro ◽  
Cesar Augusto Medeiros Paiva Rodrigues ◽  
Letícia de Barros Rocha ◽  
Rodrigo Santiago Barbosa Rocha ◽  
Marianne Lucena da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Meta Analysis

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Using Acupressure to Promote the Health of Older Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (10) ◽  
pp. 1144-1152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng-Chin Chen ◽  
Li-Yen Yang ◽  
Kuei-Min Chen ◽  
Hui-Fen Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Common Elements ◽  
The Common ◽  
Moderate Effect

Acupressure is noninvasive, safe, and appropriate for use among older adults. However, there remains little evidence of the common elements that contribute to the effectiveness of acupressure in promoting the health of older adults. A systematic review using meta-analysis was designed to examine the effects of acupressure on the health promotion in older adults. Studies published between 2012 and 2017 were searched for in 11 electronic databases. Acupressure was highly effective for improving sleep quality and cognitive functioning (0.85, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [0.49, 1.22]; 1.23, 95% CI = [0.88, 1.59]). A slight to moderate effect was found in alleviating constipation (0.37, 95% CI = [0.03, 0.71]), and a moderate effect was found for alleviating pain and improving quality of life (0.71, 95% CI = [0.09, 1.32]; 0.59 95% CI = [0.36, 0.82]).

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