The effect of exercise on anxiety in the elderly worldwide: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Abstract

Background

Physical activity and exercise are among the most important, simplest, and cheapest approaches to anxiety treatment, especially for the elderly. Their positive effects on improvement of mental disorders in the elderly have attracted a considerable level of attention. Therefore, the present study was conducted to determine the effect of sport on reducing anxiety in the elderly using meta-analysis.

Methods

In this study, national and international databases of SID, MagIran, IranMedex, IranDoc, Cochrane, Embase, ScienceDirect, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science were searched to find studies published electronically from 1999 to 2019. Heterogeneity between the collected studies was determined using the Cochran's test (Q) and I ². Due to presence of heterogeneity, the random effects model was used to estimate the standardized mean difference of sport test scores obtained from the measurement of anxiety reduction among the elderly, between the intervention group before and after the test.

Results

In this meta-analysis and systematic review, 19 papers finally met the inclusion criteria. The overall sample size of all collected studies for the meta-analysis was 841 s. Mean anxiety score before and after intervention were 38.7 ± 5.6 33.7 ± 3.4 respectively, denoting a decrease in anxiety score after intervention.

Conclusion

Results of this study indicates that Sport significantly reduces Anxiety in the Elderly. Therefore, a regular exercise program can be considered as a part of the elderly care program.

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Sandra M. Eldridge, Claire L Chan, Michael J Campbell … (2017)

The Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement is a guideline designed to improve the transparency and quality of the reporting of randomised controlled trials (RCTs). In this article we present an extension to that statement for randomised pilot and feasibility trials conducted in advance of a future definitive RCT. The checklist applies to any randomised study in which a future definitive RCT, or part of it, is conducted on a smaller scale, regardless of its design (eg, cluster, factorial, crossover) or the terms used by authors to describe the study (eg, pilot, feasibility, trial, study). The extension does not directly apply to internal pilot studies built into the design of a main trial, non-randomised pilot and feasibility studies, or phase II studies, but these studies all have some similarities to randomised pilot and feasibility studies and so many of the principles might also apply. The development of the extension was motivated by the growing number of studies described as feasibility or pilot studies and by research that has identified weaknesses in their reporting and conduct. We followed recommended good practice to develop the extension, including carrying out a Delphi survey, holding a consensus meeting and research team meetings, and piloting the checklist. The aims and objectives of pilot and feasibility randomised studies differ from those of other randomised trials. Consequently, although much of the information to be reported in these trials is similar to those in randomised controlled trials (RCTs) assessing effectiveness and efficacy, there are some key differences in the type of information and in the appropriate interpretation of standard CONSORT reporting items. We have retained some of the original CONSORT statement items, but most have been adapted, some removed, and new items added. The new items cover how participants were identified and consent obtained; if applicable, the prespecified criteria used to judge whether or how to proceed with a future definitive RCT; if relevant, other important unintended consequences; implications for progression from pilot to future definitive RCT, including any proposed amendments; and ethical approval or approval by a research review committee confirmed with a reference number. This article includes the 26 item checklist, a separate checklist for the abstract, a template for a CONSORT flowchart for these studies, and an explanation of the changes made and supporting examples. We believe that routine use of this proposed extension to the CONSORT statement will result in improvements in the reporting of pilot trials. Editor’s note: In order to encourage its wide dissemination this article is freely accessible on the BMJ and Pilot and Feasibility Studies journal websites.

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To develop a reliable and valid physical activity screening measure for use with adolescents in primary care settings. We conducted 2 studies to evaluate the test-retest reliability and concurrent validity of 6 single-item and 3 composite measures of physical activity. Modifications were based on the findings of the 2 studies, and a best measure was evaluated in study 3. Accelerometer data served as the criterion standard for tests of validity. In study 1 (N = 250; mean age, 15 years; 56% female; 36% white), reports on the composite measures were most reliable. In study 2 (N = 57; mean age, 14 years; 65% female; 37% white), 6 of the 9 screening measures correlated significantly with accelerometer data. Subjects, however, had great difficulty reporting bouts of activity and distinguishing between intensity levels. Instead, we developed a single measure assessing accumulation of 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity. Evaluated in study 3 (N = 148; mean age, 12 years; 65% female; 27% white), the measure was reliable (intraclass correlation, 0.77) and correlated significantly (r = 0.40, P<.001) with accelerometer data. Correct classification (63%), sensitivity (71%), and false-positive rates (40%) were reasonable. The "moderate to vigorous physical activity" screening measure is recommended for clinical practice with adolescents.

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VEGF is necessary for exercise-induced adult hippocampal neurogenesis.

Alan Simmons, Klaus Fabel, Daniela Kaufer … (2003)

Declining learning and memory function is associated with the attenuation of adult hippocampal neurogenesis. As in humans, chronic stress or depression in animals is accompanied by hippocampal dysfunction, and neurogenesis is correspondingly down regulated, in part, by the activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis as well as glutamatergic and serotonergic networks. Antidepressants can reverse this effect over time but one of the most clinically effective moderators of stress or depression and robust stimulators of neurogenesis is simple voluntary physical exercise such as running. Curiously, running also elevates circulating stress hormone levels yet neurogenesis is doubled in running animals. In evaluating the signalling that running provides to the central nervous system in mice, we have found that peripheral vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is necessary for the effects of running on adult hippocampal neurogenesis. Peripheral blockade of VEGF abolished running-induced neurogenesis but had no detectable effect on baseline neurogenesis in non-running animals. These data suggest that VEGF is an important element of a 'somatic regulator' of adult neurogenesis and that these somatic signalling networks can function independently of the central regulatory networks that are typically considered in the context of hippocampal neurogenesis.

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Mohsen Kazeminia: mohsenkaz221@gmail.com

Nader Salari: n_s_514@yahoo.com

Aliakbar Vaisi-Raygani: visi_akbar@yahoo.com

Rostam Jalali: ks_jalali@yahoo.com

Alireza Abdi: a_abdi61@yahoo.com

Masoud Mohammadi:

ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5722-8300

Masoud.mohammadi1989@yahoo.com

Alireza Daneshkhah: ac5916@coventry.ac.uk

Melika Hosseinian-Far: mel.hosseinian@gmail.com

Shamarina Shohaimi: shamarina@upm.edu.my

Journal

Journal ID (nlm-ta): Health Qual Life Outcomes

Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Health Qual Life Outcomes

Title: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes

Publisher: BioMed Central (London )

ISSN (Electronic): 1477-7525

Publication date (Electronic): 11 November 2020

Publication date PMC-release: 11 November 2020

Publication date Collection: 2020

Volume: 18

Electronic Location Identifier: 363

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[1 ]GRID grid.412112.5, ISNI 0000 0001 2012 5829, Student Research Committee, , Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, ; Kermanshah, Iran

[2 ]GRID grid.412112.5, ISNI 0000 0001 2012 5829, Department of Biostatistics, School of Health, , Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, ; Kermanshah, Iran

[3 ]GRID grid.412112.5, ISNI 0000 0001 2012 5829, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, , Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, ; Kermanshah, Iran

[4 ]GRID grid.8096.7, ISNI 0000000106754565, School of Computing, Electronics and Maths, , Coventry University, ; London, UK

[5 ]GRID grid.411301.6, ISNI 0000 0001 0666 1211, Department of Food Science and Technology, , Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM), ; Mashhad, Iran

[6 ]GRID grid.11142.37, ISNI 0000 0001 2231 800X, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, , University Putra Malaysia, ; Serdang, Selangor Malaysia

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Publisher ID: 1609

DOI: 10.1186/s12955-020-01609-4

PMC ID: 7656765

PubMed ID: 33176811

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Date received : 1 July 2020

Date accepted : 22 October 2020

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Funded by: FundRef http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100012286, Deputy for Research and Technology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences;

Award ID: 3009378

Award Recipient : Nader Salari

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