Effects of Physical Exercise on Executive Function in Schizophrenia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Executive functions are often impaired in individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Understanding the impact of physical exercise on these cognitive domains is essential for developing effective interventions. The aim of this review is to assess the effect of physical exercise on executive functions in adults diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. A systematic search was conducted in Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and EBSCO, initially from inception through January 2024, followed by an update through January 2025. Studies involved adults diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, employed physical exercise as an intervention, and measured executive functions as outcomes. The selection followed PRISMA guidelines, with inclusion determined by consensus among multipl

SUBMITTER: Perez-Romero N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12030906 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature