Effectiveness of Multicomponent Exercise Interventions in Older Adults With Dementia: A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Multicomponent training (MT) combines aerobic, strength, postural, and balance exercises and may be a promising intervention strategy for dementia. This meta-analysis study aims to systematize evidence concerning the effectiveness of MT in physical fitness, cognition, and functionality on activities of daily living (ADL) in older adults with dementia and to identify moderation patterns regarding training variables.

Research design and methods

4 databases were systematically searched to locate potential trials through March 2019. A total of 2,312 records were identified and a final set of 17 manuscripts reviewed; of these, 6 satisfied all eligibility criteria.

Results

Samples sizes ranged from 27 to 170 participants; MT programs lasted between

SUBMITTER: Borges-Machado F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8599205 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature