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Goodarzi S, Teymouri Athar MM, Beiky M, Fathi H, Nakhaee Z, Omran SP, Shafiee A. Effect of physical activity for reducing anxiety symptoms in older adults: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2024; 16:153. [PMID: 39014515 PMCID: PMC11251295 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-024-00947-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Anxiety symptoms in older adults can significantly impact their well-being. Physical activity is increasingly recognized as a potential intervention to alleviate anxiety in this population. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the impact of physical activity on anxiety symptoms in geriatric individuals. METHODS A systematic search was conducted in MEDLINE (via PubMed), Scopus, and Embase databases until November 29, 2023. Two independent reviewers screened articles based on predefined inclusion criteria. RESULTS Eleven randomized controlled trials were included. These trials, involving 770 geriatric participants, demonstrated a significant overall effect of physical activity on reducing anxiety symptoms (SMD =-0.60, 95% CI: -0.88 to -0.32). Subgroup analysis based on type of intervention and duration of follow-up was performed. The results showed all types of exercises reduced anxiety symptoms compared to the control group. Furthermore, those studies with shorter follow-up (less than 10 weeks) did not show a statistically significant reduction in anxiety symptoms. Moderate heterogeneity was observed (I2 = 67%). Sensitivity analyses confirmed the robustness of the overall effect size. Funnel plot inspection and Egger's test (p = 0.36) suggested no signs of publication bias or small study effects. CONCLUSION This meta-analysis provides strong evidence that physical activity significantly reduces anxiety symptoms in older adults. The study highlights the differential effects of cardio and strength exercises and underscores the high quality of evidence supporting the anxiolytic benefits of physical activity in geriatric populations.
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- Saba Goodarzi
- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Hassan Abad, Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran
- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Hassan Abad, Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Hassan Abad, Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Hassan Abad, Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Hassan Abad, Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran.
- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Hassan Abad, Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran.
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McCartan CJ, Yap J, Best P, Breedvelt J, Breslin G, Firth J, Tully MA, Webb P, White C, Gilbody S, Churchill R, Davidson G. Factors that influence participation in physical activity for people with bipolar disorder: a synthesis of qualitative evidence. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2024; 6:CD013557. [PMID: 38837220 PMCID: PMC11152184 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013557.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Mental health problems contribute significantly to the overall disease burden worldwide and are major causes of disability, suicide, and ischaemic heart disease. People with bipolar disorder report lower levels of physical activity than the general population, and are at greater risk of chronic health conditions including cardiovascular disease and obesity. These contribute to poor health outcomes. Physical activity has the potential to improve quality of life and physical and mental well-being. OBJECTIVES To identify the factors that influence participation in physical activity for people diagnosed with bipolar disorder from the perspectives of service users, carers, service providers, and practitioners to help inform the design and implementation of interventions that promote physical activity. SEARCH METHODS We searched MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and eight other databases to March 2021. We also contacted experts in the field, searched the grey literature, and carried out reference checking and citation searching to identify additional studies. There were no language restrictions. SELECTION CRITERIA We included qualitative studies and mixed-methods studies with an identifiable qualitative component. We included studies that focused on the experiences and attitudes of service users, carers, service providers, and healthcare professionals towards physical activity for bipolar disorder. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We extracted data using a data extraction form designed for this review. We assessed methodological limitations using a list of predefined questions. We used the "best fit" framework synthesis based on a revised version of the Health Belief Model to analyse and present the evidence. We assessed methodological limitations using the CASP Qualitative Checklist. We used the GRADE-CERQual (Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative research) guidance to assess our confidence in each finding. We examined each finding to identify factors to inform the practice of health and care professionals and the design and development of physical activity interventions for people with bipolar disorder. MAIN RESULTS We included 12 studies involving a total of 592 participants (422 participants who contributed qualitative data to an online survey, 170 participants in qualitative research studies). Most studies explored the views and experiences of physical activity of people with experience of bipolar disorder. A number of studies also reported on personal experiences of physical activity components of lifestyle interventions. One study included views from family carers and clinicians. The majority of studies were from high-income countries, with only one study conducted in a middle-income country. Most participants were described as stable and had been living with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder for a number of years. We downgraded our confidence in several of the findings from high confidence to moderate or low confidence, as some findings were based on only small amounts of data, and the findings were based on studies from only a few countries, questioning the relevance of these findings to other settings. We also had very few perspectives of family members, other carers, or health professionals supporting people with bipolar disorder. The studies did not include any findings from service providers about their perspectives on supporting this aspect of care. There were a number of factors that limited people's ability to undertake physical activity. Shame and stigma about one's physical appearance and mental health diagnosis were discussed. Some people felt their sporting skills/competencies had been lost when they left school. Those who had been able to maintain exercise through the transition into adulthood appeared to be more likely to include physical activity in their regular routine. Physical health limits and comorbid health conditions limited activity. This included bipolar medication, being overweight, smoking, alcohol use, poor diet and sleep, and these barriers were linked to negative coping skills. Practical problems included affordability, accessibility, transport links, and the weather. Workplace or health schemes that offered discounts were viewed positively. The lack of opportunity for exercise within inpatient mental health settings was a problem. Facilitating factors included being psychologically stable and ready to adopt new lifestyle behaviours. There were positive benefits of being active outdoors and connecting with nature. Achieving balance, rhythm, and routine helped to support mood management. Fitting physical activity into a regular routine despite fluctuating mood or motivation appeared to be beneficial if practised at the right intensity and pace. Over- or under-exercising could be counterproductive and accelerate depressive or manic moods. Physical activity also helped to provide a structure to people's daily routines and could lead to other positive lifestyle benefits. Monitoring physical or other activities could be an effective way to identify potential triggers or early warning signs. Technology was helpful for some. People who had researched bipolar disorder and had developed a better understanding of the condition showed greater confidence in managing their care or providing care to others. Social support from friends/family or health professionals was an enabling factor, as was finding the right type of exercise, which for many people was walking. Other benefits included making social connections, weight loss, improved quality of life, and better mood regulation. Few people had been told of the benefits of physical activity. Better education and training of health professionals could support a more holistic approach to physical and mental well-being. Involving mental health professionals in the multidisciplinary delivery of physical activity interventions could be beneficial and improve care. Clear guidelines could help people to initiate and incorporate lifestyle changes. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is very little research focusing on factors that influence participation in physical activity in bipolar disorder. The studies we identified suggest that men and women with bipolar disorder face a range of obstacles and challenges to being active. The evidence also suggests that there are effective ways to promote managed physical activity. The research highlighted the important role that health and care settings, and professionals, can play in assessing individuals' physical health needs and how healthy lifestyles may be promoted. Based on these findings, we have provided a summary of key elements to consider for developing physical activity interventions for bipolar disorder.
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- Claire J McCartan
- IMPACT Research Centre, Northern Health & Social Care Trust, Antrim, UK
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- Mental Health Foundation, London, UK
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- School of Social Sciences, Education & Social Work, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Division of Psychology & Mental Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Institute of Mental Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Ulster University, Newtownabbey, UK
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- Mental Health and Addiction Research Group, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK
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- Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, York, UK
- Cochrane Common Mental Disorders, University of York, York, UK
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- School of Social Sciences, Education & Social Work, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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Große J, Huppertz C, Röh A, Oertel V, Andresen S, Schade N, Goerke-Arndt F, Kastinger A, Schoofs N, Thomann PA, Henkel K, Malchow B, Plag J, Terziska A, Brand R, Helmig F, Schorb A, Wedekind D, Jockers-Scherübl M, Schneider F, Petzold MB, Ströhle A. Step away from depression-results from a multicenter randomized clinical trial with a pedometer intervention during and after inpatient treatment of depression. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2024; 274:709-721. [PMID: 37589727 PMCID: PMC10995038 DOI: 10.1007/s00406-023-01646-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Evidence for the effectiveness of physical activity (PA) in the treatment of depression prevails for outpatients with mild and moderate symptom levels. For inpatient treatment of severe depression, evidence-based effectiveness exists only for structured and supervised group PA interventions. The Step Away from Depression (SAD) study investigated the effectiveness of an individual pedometer intervention (PI) combined with an activity diary added to inpatient treatment as usual (TAU). In this multicenter randomized controlled trial, 192 patients were randomized to TAU or TAU plus PI. The two primary outcomes at discharge were depression-blindly rated with the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)-and average number of daily steps measured by accelerometers. Secondary outcomes were self-rated depression and PA, anxiety, remission and response rates. Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) revealed no significant difference between both groups for depression and daily steps. Mean MADRS scores at baseline were 29.5 (SD = 8.3) for PI + TAU and 28.8 (SD = 8.1) for TAU and 16.4 (SD = 10.3) and 17.2 (SD = 9.9) at discharge, respectively. Daily steps rose from 6285 (SD = 2321) for PI + TAU and 6182 (SD = 2290) for TAU to 7248 (SD = 2939) and 7325 (SD = 3357). No differences emerged between groups in secondary outcomes. For severely depressed inpatients, a PI without supervision or further psychological interventions is not effective. Monitoring, social reinforcement and motivational strategies should be incorporated in PA interventions for this population to reach effectiveness.
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- Julia Große
- Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Faculty of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics of the University Augsburg, Bezirkskrankenhaus Augsburg, Medical Faculty, University of Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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- Klinik für Psychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt/Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Fachklinik für Psychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie Flensburg der DIAKO NF, Flensburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center, Göttingen, Germany
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Oberhavel Kliniken GmbH, Hennigsdorf, Germany
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- Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, University Hospital of Psychiatry, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Faculty of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center, Göttingen, Germany
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- Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Sport and Exercise Psychology, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
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- Fachklinik für Psychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie Flensburg der DIAKO NF, Flensburg, Germany
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- Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, University Hospital of Psychiatry, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Oberhavel Kliniken GmbH, Hennigsdorf, Germany
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- University Hospital, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Psychology, Medical School Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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Kupczik L, Farrelly W, Wilson S. Appraising Virtual Technologies' Impact on Older Citizens' Mental Health-A Comparative between 360° Video and Virtual Reality. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:11250. [PMID: 36141517 PMCID: PMC9517141 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Aging populations across the world are facing a number of challenges in the context of health and healthcare. These challenges are driven by the aging process and the illnesses associated with aging. Healthcare for older people has become a point of concern with most health organizations, and this is particularly the case with palliative care. In this instance, the movement of the patient may be restricted to a room with no or limited access to the outdoors. This research focuses on the active integration of immersive technologies with healthcare. By addressing the problem of providing patients with the experience of being present in an outdoors space, the associated psychological and physiological benefits can be identified. In this mixed methods research paper, the impact of a crossover study to discern technology preferences in relation to immersive technologies among a sample of older people is reported. In addition, the study highlights factors that contribute to a meaningful immersive experience that can improve psychological and physiological wellbeing. The study identifies that there are two significant categorical aspects that contribute to such immersive experiences, technological aspects (including, for example, the weight of headsets, visual impairment, pixelation, and gamification) and emotive aspects (for example, joy, anger, and fear). The study suggests that older people prefer immersive Virtual Reality (VR) environments rather than 360 video experiences. This can be attributed to the greater flexibility in the provision of interactivity in virtual reality systems.
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- Lucas Kupczik
- Department of Computing, Atlantic Technological University Donegal, Letterkenny Campus, Port Road, F92 FC93 Letterkenny, Ireland
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McCartan CJ, Yap J, Firth J, Stubbs B, Tully MA, Best P, Webb P, White C, Gilbody S, Churchill R, Breedvelt JJF, Davidson G. Factors that influence participation in physical activity for people with bipolar disorder: a synthesis of qualitative evidence. Hippokratia 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Claire J McCartan
- Queen's University Belfast; Centre for Evidence & Social Innovation, School of Social Sciences, Education & Social Work; 6 College Park Belfast Northern Ireland UK BT7 1LP
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- Mental Health Foundation; London UK
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- University of Manchester; Division of Psychology & Mental Health; Manchester UK
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- Kings College London; Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience; London UK
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- Ulster University; Institute of Mental Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences; Shore Road Newtownabbey Northern Ireland UK BT37 0QB
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- Queen's University Belfast; Centre for Evidence & Social Innovation, School of Social Sciences, Education & Social Work; 6 College Park Belfast Northern Ireland UK BT7 1LP
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- University of York; Mental Health and Addiction Research Group, Department of Health Sciences; Seebohm Rowntree Building York UK YO10 5DD
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- University of York; Centre for Reviews and Dissemination; Heslington York UK YO10 5DD
- University of York; Cochrane Common Mental Disorders; York - None - UK Y010 5DD
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- Queen's University Belfast; Centre for Evidence & Social Innovation, School of Social Sciences, Education & Social Work; 6 College Park Belfast Northern Ireland UK BT7 1LP
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