Effects of exercise interventions on physical function, cognitive function and quality of life of frail older adults in nursing homes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Older adults often face frailty as they age, characterized by a decline in physical and mental health, leading to increased reliance on caregiving services, particularly in nursing homes. Exercise interventions have emerged as an effective means of improving health outcomes, but their efficacy for this population remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of exercise interventions on physical function, cognitive function and quality of life of frail older people in a nursing facility.

Methods

Data were systematically collected from five major databases and analyzed using RevMan 5.4 and Stata 17.0. Standardized mean differences (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals were calculated to evaluate health outcomes-including physical function, cogn

SUBMITTER: Zhu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12447582 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature