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ArticleFrontiers in psychology2024

Effects of different types of physical exercise on executive function of older adults: a scoping review.

Zhidong Cai, Ruibao Cai, Li Sen

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Article in Frontiers in psychology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Zhidong CaiDepartment of Physical Education, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, China.
Ruibao CaiSchool of Physical Education, Chizhou University, Chizhou, China.
Li SenSchool of Physical Education and Health, Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance, Shanghai, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: This scoping review examined the impact of physical exercise on executive function (EF) in older adults and investigated the moderating effects of exercise types. Methods: We systematically searched four electronic databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the effects of exercise on EF, published until November 26, 2023. The proportions of positive and null/negative effects across all studies were calculated. Results: In total, 91 studies were included in the analysis. Among these, 27 (29.7%) studies employed aerobic exercise interventions for older adults' EF, with 19 (70.4%) studies reporting positive effects. Additionally, 18 (19.8%) studies utilized strength exercise interventions for older adults' EF, with 15 (83.3%) studies demonstrating positive benefits. Furthermore, 32 (35.2%) studies employed coordination exercise interventions for older adults' EF, with 25 (78.1%) studies showing positive benefits. Similarly, 30 (33%) studies applied mixed exercise interventions for older adults' EF, with 25 (83.3%) studies indicating positive benefits. Conclusion: Overall, all four types of physical exercise enhance EF in older adults, with mixed exercises being the most effective.

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cognitionexecutive functionolder adultsphysical exercisetype of exercise

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PMID39006543
PMCPMC11239569

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