Moving as We Age: Effects of Physical Activity Programmes on Older Adults-An Umbrella Review.

ABSTRACT: Background: This paper aims to conduct an umbrella review of the effects of physical activity programmes for older adults (aged 70 and above). Methods: Comprehensive literature searches were conducted in MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, PsychINFO, and Cochrane Library databases for English SRs. Inclusion criteria were systematic reviews that included randomised controlled trials examining physical activity interventions in older adults. The data extracted were participant characteristics, physical activity interventions, and outcomes examined. A synthesis of results was conducted using the PRISMA guidelines, and the quality of the studies was assessed using the Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews-2 (AMSTAR-2). Results: Ten systematic reviews on 186 research articles were included. The AMSTAR

SUBMITTER: Neill RD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12385685 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature