Deciphering the role of physical activity in stress management during a global pandemic in older adult populations: a systematic review protocol

Abstract Background The world has changed dramatically since the beginning of 2020 due to COVID-19. As a result of the pandemic, many older adults are now experiencing an increased and unprecedented amount of psychological stress. Physical activity has been found to be an evidence-based means of combating stress among older adults to promote their quality of life. Studies have demonstrated that those who are physically active experience fewer issues in regard to their mental health, specifically depression and anxiety disorders. Engagement in physical activity may exert a protective influence over stress inducing events and future mental health outcomes. Due to exercise being inexpensive, non-invasive, and effective even via incremental increases in activity level, physical activity interventions should be investigated as a therapy for reducing stress for older adults during the current pandemic. Methods Four electronic databases (PubMed, PsycInfo, Web of Science, and SportDiscus) will be searched to identify randomized controlled trials that evaluate the effectiveness of physical activity or exercise programs as a psychological stress management tool in adults 50 years of age or older. Only peer-reviewed and published journal articles will be reviewed. Post-intervention psychological stress measures in comparison to baseline stress will be the primary outcome of interest. All studies will be assessed for bias using Cochrane’s risk of bias tool. A random effects meta-analysis will be investigated if sufficient evidence of homogenous research exists and the heterogeneity of effect sizes will be tabulated. Discussion This review will determine the effectiveness of various physical activity interventions for the treatment of psychological stress among the older adult population. This knowledge will help inform care aides, clinicians, family members, and older adults themselves of the most effective physical activity interventions in dealing with stress which is relevant to the ongoing pandemic. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42020192546

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Deciphering the Role of Physical Activity in Stress Management During A Global Pandemic in Older Adult Populations: A Systematic Review Protocol

10.21203/rs.3.rs-59516/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Ryan Churchill ◽

Indira Riadi ◽

Lucy Kervin ◽

Kelly Teo ◽

Theodore Cosco

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Older Adults ◽

Stress Management ◽

Older Adult ◽

Adult Population ◽

Activity Level ◽

Sufficient Evidence ◽

Physical Activity Interventions

Abstract Background: The world has changed dramatically since the beginning of 2020 due to COVID-19. As a result of the pandemic, many older adults are now experiencing an increased and unprecedented amount of psychological stress. Physical activity has been found to be an evidence-based means of combating stress among older adults to promote their quality of life. Studies have demonstrated that those who are physically active experience fewer issues in regard to their mental health, specifically depression and anxiety disorders. Engagement in physical activity may exert a protective influence over stress inducing events and subsequent mental health outcomes. Due to the fact that exercise is inexpensive, non-invasive, and effective even via incremental increases in activity level, physical activity interventions should be investigated as an important therapy for reducing stress for older adults during this current pandemic. Methods: Four electronic databases will be searched to identify all randomized control trials that involve physical activity as an intervention to address stress management in older adults 50 years of age or older. Only peer reviewed and published journal articles will be reviewed. All studies will be assessed for bias using Cochrane’s risk of bias tool. A random effects meta-analysis will be investigated if sufficient evidence of homogenous research exists and the heterogeneity of effect sizes will be tabulated. Discussion: This review will determine the effectiveness of various physical activity interventions for the treatment of stress among the older adult population. This knowledge will help inform care aides, clinicians, family members, and older adults themselves of the most effective physical activity interventions in dealing with stress which is relevant to the ongoing pandemic. Registration: PROSPERO CRD42020192546 Keywords: Stress management, physical activity, pandemic, intervention, older adults, systematic review

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Effectiveness of Web-based physical activity interventions for older adults: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCE ◽

10.23949/ijhms.2018.08.12.2.5 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 69-87

Author(s):

Jaehyun Kim ◽

Shang-Ti Chen ◽

Sun-Hwan Hwang

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Older Adults ◽

Randomized Controlled Trials ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Web Based ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Physical Activity Interventions

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Neurobiological evidence of longer-term physical activity interventions on mental health outcomes and cognition in young people: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials

Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews ◽

10.1016/j.neubiorev.2020.10.014 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Kareen Heinze ◽

Jennifer Cumming ◽

Amrita Dosanjh ◽

Sophia Palin ◽

Shannen Poulton ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Young People ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Randomised Controlled Trials ◽

Mental Health Outcomes ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Physical Activity Interventions ◽

Randomised Controlled

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Behavior Change Techniques Used in Theory of Planned Behavior Physical Activity Interventions Among Older Adults: A Systematic Review

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.2018-0103 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 27 (5) ◽

pp. 746-754 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Valerie Senkowski ◽

Clara Gannon ◽

Paul Branscum

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Older Adults ◽

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Behavior Change ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

The United States ◽

Behavior Change Techniques ◽

Physical Activity Interventions

Physical activity interventions among older adults vary widely in the techniques used to elicit behavior change. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine what behavior change techniques (BCTs) are used in interventions to increase physical activity among older adults using the theory of planned behavior and to make suggestions for BCTs that appear to be more effective. A database search identified peer-reviewed articles documenting interventions based on the theory of planned behavior. Seven articles (three randomized controlled trial, three quasi-experimental, and onen-of-1) from four countries (the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Netherlands) were included for review. Researchers independently coded BCTs using a hierarchical taxonomy of 93 BCTs. The most frequently coded BCTs includedGoal Setting(n = 5 studies),Action Planning(n = 5 studies), andCredible Source(n = 5 studies). Of the 93 BCTs in the taxonomy, only 26 were used, indicating potential opportunities to implement and evaluate less commonly used techniques in future studies.

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Effects of remote feedback in home-based physical activity interventions for older adults: A systematic review

Patient Education and Counseling ◽

10.1016/j.pec.2012.10.018 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 91 (1) ◽

pp. 14-24 ◽

Cited By ~ 54

Author(s):

Hilde Geraedts ◽

Agnes Zijlstra ◽

Sjoerd K. Bulstra ◽

Martin Stevens ◽

Wiebren Zijlstra

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Older Adults ◽

Physical Activity Interventions ◽

Home Based ◽

Remote Feedback

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The acceptability of physical activity interventions to older adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis

Social Science & Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.socscimed.2016.04.006 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 158 ◽

pp. 14-23 ◽

Cited By ~ 82

Author(s):

Angela Devereux-Fitzgerald ◽

Rachael Powell ◽

Anne Dewhurst ◽

David P. French

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Older Adults ◽

Physical Activity Interventions

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Physical activity interventions to improve the quality of life of older adults living in residential care facilities: a systematic review

Geriatric Nursing ◽

10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.04.011 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 42 (4) ◽

pp. 806-815

Author(s):

Giulia Baldelli ◽

Mauro De Santi ◽

Franco De Felice ◽

Giorgio Brandi

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Older Adults ◽

Residential Care ◽

Residential Care Facilities ◽

Physical Activity Interventions ◽

Care Facilities

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Technology-Supported Self-Guided Nutrition and Physical Activity Interventions for Adults With Cancer: Systematic Review (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.12281 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Nicole Kiss ◽

Brenton James Baguley ◽

Kylie Ball ◽

Robin M Daly ◽

Steve F Fraser ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Vegetable Intake ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Risk Of Bias ◽

Activity Level ◽

Dietary Behaviour ◽

Physical Activity Interventions ◽

Health Related ◽

Nutrition And Physical Activity

BACKGROUND Nutrition and physical activity interventions are important components of cancer care. With an increasing demand for services, there is a need to consider flexible, easily accessible, and tailored models of care while maintaining optimal outcomes. OBJECTIVE This systematic review describes and appraises the efficacy of technology-supported self-guided nutrition and physical activity interventions for people with cancer. METHODS A systematic search of multiple databases from 1973 to July 2018 was conducted for randomized and nonrandomized trials investigating technology-supported self-guided nutrition and physical activity interventions. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. Outcomes included behavioural, health-related, clinical, health service, or financial measures. RESULTS Sixteen randomized controlled trials representing 2684 participants were included. Most studies were web-based interventions (n=9) and had a 12-week follow-up duration (n=8). Seven studies assessed dietary behaviour, of which two reported a significant benefit on diet quality or fruit and vegetable intake. Fifteen studies measured physical activity behaviour, of which eight studies reported a significant improvement in muscle strength and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Four of the nine studies assessing the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) reported a significant improvement in global HRQoL or a domain subscale. A significant improvement in fatigue was found in four of six studies. Interpretation of findings was influenced by inadequate reporting of intervention description and compliance. CONCLUSIONS This review identified short-term benefits of technology-supported self-guided interventions on the physical activity level and fatigue and some benefit on dietary behaviour and HRQoL in people with cancer. However, current literature demonstrates a lack of evidence for long-term benefit. CLINICALTRIAL PROSPERO CRD42017080346; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=80346

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