Use of multicomponent structured exercise to improve depression in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective: To summarize the characteristics, estimate the efficacy of multicomponent structured exercise (MSE) intervention on older adults’ depression, and investigate its potential moderators. Methods: MEDLINE, PubMed, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science and Embase databases were searched from J...

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Published in:	Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness
Main Authors:	Shishi Cheng, Yanping Duan, Min Yang, Xiang Wang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-04-01
Subjects:	Multicomponent structured exercise Geriatric depression Older adults
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X25000127

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