Effects of exercise dose based on the ACSM recommendations on depression in hemodialysis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the impact of various exercise doses on depressive symptoms among hemodialysis patients and offer valuable guidance for the selection of optimal exercise doses in clinical practice settings.

Methods

A comprehensive systematic review was conducted across four major databases, namely, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library, covering the period from their inception until August 2024. Exercise interventions were classified based on adherence to American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommendations, dividing studies into groups with high and low/uncertain ACSM adherence. A meta-analysis was performed utilising Review Manager5.4.1 to assess the effects of ACSM adherence on depression in hemodialysis patients.

Results

This meta-analysi

SUBMITTER: Fang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11825786 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature