SynthesisFrontiers in psychology2023
Positive impact of social relationships fostered by physical and/or cognitive group activity on older people's quality of life: PRISMA systematic review.
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- Shared reading interventions to promote psychosocial well-being in older adults: a systematic review.Health promotion international · 2025Pooled it
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- Promoting Healthy Aging for Older People Living with Chronic Disease by Implementing Community Health Programs: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Trial
- Combating social determinants with collective weapons: Social identities and health inequalities in male Portuguese Veterans.Journal of military, veteran and family health · 2026Article
- Effect of Environment on the Cognition of Older Adults: A Narrative Review.Brain sciences · 2026Review
- Digital Technologies That Support Meaningful Connections in Care Homes: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Movement as therapy an analytical study of the role of physical activity in building strong mental health for older adults.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- The interplay between cognitive, affective, and physical activity correlates in older adults.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
- Comparison of balance, functional capacity, and quality of life between older adults with lower and higher levels of physical activity.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
- How to Cope with Coping in Adult Post-Hemorrhagic Patients Undergoing Neurorehabilitation: A Scoping Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Impact of Internet Usage on Depression Among Older Adults: Comprehensive Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Wellness profile of residents in urban retirement villages in the City of Johannesburg.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2025Article
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- Quality of life and associated factors in institutionalized older adults: implications for gerontological nursing. Analytical study.Revista CuidarteArticle
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Abstract
Introduction: This review identified and examined the research literature on the effect of participating in physical and/or cognitive activities on older people's quality of life, to establish whether the social relationships fostered by these activities can be a vector of better physical, mental and social quality of life. Method: A systematic review of the literature was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. We searched four databases (MEDLINE, APA PsycArticles/PsycInfo, PubMed, and Web of Science) for articles published between 1975 and 2022 using search terms related to psychosocial, population, and intervention topics. Studies were eligible if they involved older adults, participation in at least one activity (physical or cognitive), and at least one quality of life related outcome measure. Results: We selected 20 articles published between 1990 and 2021, the majority concerning studies conducted in English-speaking countries. Ten studies were interventional (introduction of program of activities), and 10 studies were observational (60% quantitative, 40% qualitative). Overall, results revealed a positive impact of the activities on every aspect of quality of life (i.e., cognitive, physical, social, psychological, and quality of life in general). Conclusion: The present review confirmed the beneficial impact of practicing physical and/or cognitive group activities on older people's quality of life, but the contribution of social factors and social relationships remains underestimated and not well defined in researches.
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