Effects of physical activity on depressive symptoms in older caregivers: The IMPACCT randomized controlled trial.

Samantha M Loi Franzcp PhD Mbbs Ellen GaffySue MaltaMelissa A RussellSusan WilliamsDavid AmesKeith D HillFrances BatchelorElizabeth V CyartoTerence HainesNicola T LautenschlagerLynette MackenzieKirsten J MooreSteven M SavvasBriony Dow

Published in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2024)

A PA intervention may be beneficial for some caregivers in reducing symptoms of depression but may not be as beneficial to caregivers of people living with cognitive impairment.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
depressive symptoms
physical activity
palliative care
sleep quality
cognitive impairment
study protocol
social support
body mass index
community dwelling
systematic review
clinical trial