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SynthesisScientific reports2024

Comparative efficacy of different types of exercise modalities on psychiatric symptomatology in patients with schizophrenia: a systematic review with network meta-analysis.

Wenlai Cui, Zhitao Liu, Cheng Liang, Zhizhi Zhao

Abstract readSystematic ReviewComparative StudyNetwork Meta-Analysis
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Synthesis in Scientific reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Pooled it
  2. Mental Health Promotion in the Personal Trainer-Client Relationship: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2026
    Article
  3. Article
  4. International perspective on social cognition in schizophrenia: current stage and the next steps.European psychiatry : the journal of the Association of European Psychiatrists · 2025
    Review
4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Wenlai CuiGraduate School, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing, China.
Zhitao LiuSchool of Physical Education and Sport Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Cheng LiangGraduate School, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing, China.
Zhizhi ZhaoInstitute of Physical Education and Training, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing, China. zhaozhizhi@cupes.edu.cn.

Funding

China Association for Science and Technology project: Research on Health Science Popularization Content Guidelines kpbwh-2021-2-6
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This network meta-analysis investigated the effects of 8 types of physical exercises on treating positive symptoms, negative symptoms, general psychopathology, and the Positive And Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total score in patients with schizophrenia. The methods adhered to PRISMA guidelines and used the Cochrane risk of bias tool for quality assessment, and Stata software for data analysis. Data were sourced from PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane database up to August 15, 2023, following PICOS principles. A total of 25 studies including 1441 participants were analyzed. Results showed that resistance exercise seems to be effective for improving positive symptoms, while Yoga was more effective for negative symptoms. Low-intensity aerobic exercise was optimal for general psychopathology, and Yoga was effective in improving the PANSS total score. The study concluded that yoga and aerobic exercise demonstrated superior performance, but the impact of exercise on patients with schizophrenia is also influenced by individual factors and intervention dosages. Therefore, a pre-assessment of patients considering factors such as interests, hobbies, and physical capabilities is crucial for selecting appropriate exercise modalities.

Indexed as

Exercise TherapySchizophreniaYogaExerciseHumansSchizophrenic PsychologyTreatment Outcome

Identifiers

PMID38528063
PMCPMC10963726

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