Objectives:The current study aimed to perform a meta-analysis to comprehensively investigate effect of physical activity on cognitive function in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment.The findings of this study can of...Objectives:The current study aimed to perform a meta-analysis to comprehensively investigate effect of physical activity on cognitive function in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment.The findings of this study can offer an important basis for identifying the significance of physical activity as an important factor in designing and implementing strategies to enhance cognitive function in mild cognitive impairment.Methods:21 articles were selected through academic databases(EBSCOhost,PubMed,ScienceDirect,Web of Science),and 20 Montreal Cognitive Assessment(MoCA)data and 15 Mini-Mental State Examination(MMSE)data were obtained.The study was conducted using the meta-analysis.To test the validity of each article included in this study,a funnel plot and Egger’s regression analysis were carried out to check for publication bias.Results:The 95%confidence interval(CI)for the effect size was interpreted as a small effect size if the effect size was between 0.2 and 0.5,a moderate effect size if the effect size was between 0.5 and 0.8,and large if the effect size was greater than 0.8.First,the meta-analysis of MoCA data showed a large effect size of 0.96;second,the meta-analysis of MMSE data indicated a large effect size of 0.93;and third,the meta-analysis of MoCA and MMSE data together indicated a moderate effect size of 0.68.Conclusion:The current study demonstrates the significant effect of physical activity on cognitive function and provides a basis for developing programs to improve cognitive function.People diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment generally experience minimal disruption in daily living activities.However,as the severity of the condition progresses,significant challenges emerge,impacting the individual’s ability to carry out daily tasks.Research has demonstrated that physical activity can enhance cognitive function in individuals with MCI.Consequently,it is recommended that these individuals be motivated to participate in physical activity to optimize their cognitive function and enhance their overall quality of life.展开更多
Background:In contemporary society,it has been widely witnessed that a surprising number of adolescents suffer emotional and mental health problems,and such turmoil is very often carried over into adulthood with serio...Background:In contemporary society,it has been widely witnessed that a surprising number of adolescents suffer emotional and mental health problems,and such turmoil is very often carried over into adulthood with serious implications for adjustment during the post-adolescent years.The purpose of the current study is to investigate the associations of physical activity with self-esteem,depression,and suicidal ideation.In addition,this study examined whether self-esteem and depression mediate the relationship between physical activity and suicide ideation in adolescents.Methods:The study participants were 946(male:527,female:419)who attended junior high and high schools in Seoul,Korea.The self-esteem scale,leisure time physical activity scale,the self-rating depression scale,and the suicide ideation scale were used to identify adolescents’mental health and physical activity.Descriptive analysis,correlation analysis,and Structural Equation Modeling were conducted to test the study hypothesis.Results:Results indicated that physical activity was significantly correlated with depression,self-esteem,and suicide ideation.Based on each variable’s correlations,the finding revealed that physical activity was significantly associated with self-esteem,depression,and suicide ideation.In addition,depression and self-esteem had significant mediating effects on the relationship between physical activity and suicide ideation.Conclusion:The study suggests that the suicide prevention intervention should incorporate physical activity involvement with self-esteem and depression to strengthen the protective combined effect of the intervention on suicide ideation and suicide attempts.展开更多
文摘Objectives:The current study aimed to perform a meta-analysis to comprehensively investigate effect of physical activity on cognitive function in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment.The findings of this study can offer an important basis for identifying the significance of physical activity as an important factor in designing and implementing strategies to enhance cognitive function in mild cognitive impairment.Methods:21 articles were selected through academic databases(EBSCOhost,PubMed,ScienceDirect,Web of Science),and 20 Montreal Cognitive Assessment(MoCA)data and 15 Mini-Mental State Examination(MMSE)data were obtained.The study was conducted using the meta-analysis.To test the validity of each article included in this study,a funnel plot and Egger’s regression analysis were carried out to check for publication bias.Results:The 95%confidence interval(CI)for the effect size was interpreted as a small effect size if the effect size was between 0.2 and 0.5,a moderate effect size if the effect size was between 0.5 and 0.8,and large if the effect size was greater than 0.8.First,the meta-analysis of MoCA data showed a large effect size of 0.96;second,the meta-analysis of MMSE data indicated a large effect size of 0.93;and third,the meta-analysis of MoCA and MMSE data together indicated a moderate effect size of 0.68.Conclusion:The current study demonstrates the significant effect of physical activity on cognitive function and provides a basis for developing programs to improve cognitive function.People diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment generally experience minimal disruption in daily living activities.However,as the severity of the condition progresses,significant challenges emerge,impacting the individual’s ability to carry out daily tasks.Research has demonstrated that physical activity can enhance cognitive function in individuals with MCI.Consequently,it is recommended that these individuals be motivated to participate in physical activity to optimize their cognitive function and enhance their overall quality of life.
基金supported by the Research Program funded by the SeoulTech(Seoul National University of Science and Technology).
文摘Background:In contemporary society,it has been widely witnessed that a surprising number of adolescents suffer emotional and mental health problems,and such turmoil is very often carried over into adulthood with serious implications for adjustment during the post-adolescent years.The purpose of the current study is to investigate the associations of physical activity with self-esteem,depression,and suicidal ideation.In addition,this study examined whether self-esteem and depression mediate the relationship between physical activity and suicide ideation in adolescents.Methods:The study participants were 946(male:527,female:419)who attended junior high and high schools in Seoul,Korea.The self-esteem scale,leisure time physical activity scale,the self-rating depression scale,and the suicide ideation scale were used to identify adolescents’mental health and physical activity.Descriptive analysis,correlation analysis,and Structural Equation Modeling were conducted to test the study hypothesis.Results:Results indicated that physical activity was significantly correlated with depression,self-esteem,and suicide ideation.Based on each variable’s correlations,the finding revealed that physical activity was significantly associated with self-esteem,depression,and suicide ideation.In addition,depression and self-esteem had significant mediating effects on the relationship between physical activity and suicide ideation.Conclusion:The study suggests that the suicide prevention intervention should incorporate physical activity involvement with self-esteem and depression to strengthen the protective combined effect of the intervention on suicide ideation and suicide attempts.
