Article | Dimensions of Physical Activity Are Important in Managing Anxiety in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Dimensions of Physical Activity Are Important in Managing Anxiety in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Ofosu EF, de Nys L, Connelly J, Ryde GC & Whittaker AC (2023) Dimensions of Physical Activity Are Important in Managing Anxiety in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2022-0098

Abstract
Physical activity (PA) is a known approach for managing anxiety symptoms in older adults. This systematic review and meta-analysis address the benefits of PA and its dimensions (frequency, session time, type, and intervention period) on anxiety symptoms in older adults aged 65 years and above. Searches covered eight databases reporting eight randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and five non-RCTs. Meta-analysis of RCTs (standardized mean difference?=??0.41; 95% confidence interval [?0.58, ?0.24]; p?

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aging; intervention; intervention period; session time; PA frequency; PA type

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Output Status: Forthcoming/Available Online

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Journal of Aging and Physical Activity