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http://dx.doi.org/10.7465/jkdi.2016.27.5.1375

The effect of exercise on cognitive function in the elderly : A systematic review and meta-analysis  

Chung, Bok Yae (College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Kyungpook National University)
Han, Ji Young (Department of Nursing, Silla University)
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Journal of the Korean Data and Information Science Society / v.27, no.5, 2016 , pp. 1375-1387 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of exercise on cognitive function in the elderly through a systematic literature review and meta-analysis. For the study purpose, 14 studies were selected through a systematic process of using several databases and 11 studies were used to estimate the effect size of exercise on cognitive function. Meta-analysis was performed using a random effects model, and the effect size on cognitive function was calculated. The effect size for cognitive function of exercise intervention was Hedges' g=1.05 (95% CI: 0.61~1.50), indicating a large effect size. For heterogeneity, moderator analysis was performed using intervention, number of times per week, intervention duration, and cognitive function measurement. Cognitive function measurement was statistically significant, the other moderators did not significant difference. Results support that exercise has significant positive effects on cognitive function in elderly in korea. It also provided a basis that can be applied to exercise intervention design for cognitive function.
Keywords
Cognitive function; elderly; exercise; meta-analysis;
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