Exercise and behavioural management training improves physical health and reduces depression in people with Alzheimer's disease - 24/08/11
Abstract |
Question |
Does an exercise programme for people with Alzheimer's disease, plus behavioural management for their caregivers reduce functional dependence compared to routine care?
Study design |
Randomised controlled trial.
Main results |
At 3 months follow-up, percentage of participants exercising ≥60min per week increased in the exercise group compared with routine care (82% vs. 62%, p=0.01). Exercise improved levels of physical functioning (SF-36 score, p<0.001) and depression (CSDD, p=0.02) compared with people in routine care (whose levels worsened). At 24 months, longitudinal analyses of all follow-up data revealed improvements in exercise group physical functioning (SF-36, p<0.01) and mobility (SIP, p=0.02) but not depression (CSDD, p=0.10), compared with routine care.
Authors’ conclusions |
Provision of an integrated programme of exercise and behavioural management training in the home improved the physical health of people with Alzheimer's disease, and reduced depression in the shorter term.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Alzheimer's disease, Exercise, Depression, Behaviour therapy, Randomised controlled trial
Plan
 | Abstracted from: Teri L, Gibbons LE, McCurry SM, et al. Exercise plus behavioral management in patients with Alzheimer disease: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA 2003; 290: 2015–2022. |
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