Effect of physical activity training on dementia patients： A systematic review with a meta-analysis

• Published in: Chinese nursing research Vol. 3; no. 4; pp. 168 - 175
• Main Authors: Zeng, Zi, Deng, Yong-Hong, Shuai, Ting, Zhang, Hui, Wang, Yan, Song, Guo-Min
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.12.2016; Graduate College, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China%School of Nursing, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China%Department of Nursing, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin 300211, China
• Subjects: Dementia; Meta-analysis; Physical activity; Systematic review; Training; Training; Systematic review; Physical activity; Dementia; Meta-analysis

Background： Activity in a favorable environment excites the brain on a bodily and cognitive level and is beneficial for brain plasticity in dementia patients. Although dementia is an incurable disease, its pro- gression can be slowed with exercise and some patient functionality may be improved throu...