Physical Exercise as a Nonpharmacological Intervention for the Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Persons With Dementia: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Komanthi KouloutbaniFotini VenetsanouKonstantinos E KarteroliotisAntonios M Politis

Published in: Alzheimer disease and associated disorders (2023)

Exercise could be an alternative approach for nonpharmacological treatment of NPS in dementia. Therefore, exercise could be utilized as a treatment of choice or to support existing treatment regimens.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
mild cognitive impairment
systematic review
physical activity
high intensity
depressive symptoms
resistance training
decision making
smoking cessation
sleep quality