Effectiveness of Multicomponent Exercise Interventions in Older Adults With Dementia: A Meta-Analysis.
Flávia Borges MachadoNádia SilvaPaulo FarinattiRoberto PotonOscar RibeiroJoana CarvalhoPublished in: The Gerontologist (2022)
MT may be an important nonpharmacological strategy to enhance ADL functionality on older adults with dementia. Findings suggest that long-term interventions are more prevalent than high-frequency and longer duration exercise sessions. Further evidence is needed for acknowledging its benefits in specific cognitive abilities and physical fitness. This meta-analysis is registered in PROSPERO (no. CRD42020141545).