Table 1 Characteristics of the included studies
From: Effect of multicomponent exercise in cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Author, year and country | Sample size (Lost) | Age (mean ± SD) | Women (%) | Cognitive impairment type | Physical activity intensity | Program duration (weeks) | Sessions per week | Session duration (minutes) | Physical activity included | Control type | Results (SMD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bisbe et al., 2020 Spain | I: 18 (4) C: 18 (1) | I: 77.2(5.1) C: 72.8(5.6) | I: 50 C: 47.1 | aMCI | Low to moderate | 12 | 2 | 60 | Aerobic Strength Balance Flexibility | Choreographed dances | MMSE: 0.23(-0.39, 0.84) |
Christofoletti et al., 2008 Brazil | I: 17 (5) C: 20 (3) | I: 72.9(2.3) C: 79.4(2.0) | I: 70.5 C: 70 | Dementia | NR | 26 | 3 | 60 | Strength Balance | Not motor intervention | MMSE: 0.05(-0.590, 0.703) BCSB test Nomination: 0.265(-0.383, 0.915) Incidental memory: 0.133(-0.513, 0.781) Immediate memory: -1.288(-1.288, -0.578) Learning memory: -0.926(-1.606, -0.246) Delayed memory: -0.133(-0.781, 0.513) CDT: 0.286(-0.363, 0.936) Verbal fluency: -0.872(-1.548, -0.195) Recognition: -0.090(-0.090, 0.556) |
de Souto Barreto et al., 2017 France | I: 48 (4) C: 50 (3) | I: 88.3(5.1) C: 86.9(5.8) | I: 93.2 C: 76.6 | Dementia | Moderate | 24 | 2 | 60 | Aerobic Strength Balance Coordination | Social intervention | MMSE: 0.038(-0.373, 0.450) |
Greblo et al., 2017 Croatia | I: 14 (NR) C: 14 (NR) | 70.4(3.9) | I: 100 C:100 | MCI | NR | 8 | 3 | 30 | Strength Balance | Pilates | MoCA: 0.88(0.077, 1.687) |
Kemoun et al., 2010 France | I: 20 (4) C: 18 (3) | I: 82(5.8) C: 81.7(5.1) | I: 75 C: 73.3 | Alzheimer-type dementia | Low to moderate | 15 | 1 | 60 | Aerobic Balance Flexibility | Usual care | ERFC: 0.889(0.151, 1.628) |
Kwak et al., 2008 Korea | I: 15 (NR) C: 15 (NR) | I: 79.6(6.6) C: 82.2(7.0) | I: 100 C: 100 | Dementia | Low | 52 | 1 | 40 | Aerobic Strength Balance Flexibility | NR | MMSE: 1.02(0.267, 1.791) |
Steinberg et al., 2009 US | I: 14 (NR) C:13 (NR) | I: 76.5(3.9) C: 74(8.1) | I: 71.1 C: 69.2 | Alzheimer-type dementia | Moderate | 12 | 7 | NR | Aerobic Strength Balance Flexibility | Home safety assessment | BMT: 0.087(-0.668, 0.842) HVLT: 0.013(-0.741, 0.768) |
Suzuki et al., 2013 Japan | I: 50 (3) C: 50 (5) | I: 74.8 (7.4) C: 75.8 (6.1) | I: 50 C: 48 | MCI | Low to moderate | 26 | 2 | 90 | Aerobic Strength Balance | Education about health promotion | MMSE: 0.221(-0.189, 0.631) ADAS-Cog: -0.303(-0.714, 0.108) |