Effect of Exercise on Quality of Life in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exercise has an integral impact on the physical and mental wellbeing of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), yet no comprehensive and quantitative analysis has been conducted on the effect of exercise on quality of life (QoL) in these patients. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of exercise on overall QoL and different domains of QoL in people with PD, as well as investigating the influence of factors such as the exercise type and intervention period.

Methods

Databases, such as PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, were searched since inception to August 14, 2018 to identify randomized controlled trials that compare the effect of exercise versus no intervention on QoL in PD patients. Following the subgroup analysis, heterogene

SUBMITTER: Chen K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7368221 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature