Effects of physical exercise on executive functions of individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Executive functions are commonly impaired in individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Physical exercise has the potential for improving executive functions and can be easily implemented as a therapeutic method. However, there are only few systematic reviews of exercise effects in schizophrenia including cognitive outcomes, and no meta-analytical syntheses of effects on "cool" and "hot" executive functions. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis will be to determine the effects of physical exercise on "cool" and "hot" executive functions of adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders.

Methods and analysis

This protocol was guided by PRISMA-P guidelines. Studies will be searched using combinations of keywords and medical terms in the We

SUBMITTER: Perez-Romero N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10760781 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature