Impact of different types of physical exercise on sleep quality in older population with insomnia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To measure the impact of each type of exercise on sleep quality and identify the exercise that enhances sleep quality the most.

Study selection

Eligible randomised controlled trials that compare physical exercise to routine activities, usual care, non-physical activity, or health education to measure the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.

Data source

Studies retrieved from Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, ClinicalTrial.gov and ThaiJo from the database's inception to October 2022.

Data extraction and synthesis

Two reviewers independently identified studies, collected data and assessed bias. In the absence of heterogeneity, a fixed effect model was used for pairwise meta-analysis. Alternatively, a random effect model was used. A two-stage network meta-anal

SUBMITTER: Bahalayothin P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11891529 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature