The association between physical activity and mental health in children with special educational needs: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: The association between physical activity (PA) and mental health in typically developing children has been amply documented, but little is known about the corresponding association in children with special educational needs (SEN). This systematic review aimed to synthesize the evidence for the association between PA and mental health in children with SEN. A systematic literature search of five databases (PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, PubMed, Web of Science, and CINAHL) was conducted, and the publication year was between October 2010 and February 2021. Two researchers performed abstract and full text screening and extracted the data independently. Inclusion and exclusion criteria followed the PICOS framework, and the quality of eligible studies was assessed using the McMaster critical review form.

SUBMITTER: Yang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8193140 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature