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Effects Of Physical Exercise On Health And Well-Being Of Individuals Living With A Dementia In Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review, Lindsey Brett, Victoria Traynor, Paul J. Stapley

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A

Background Physical exercise interventions have benefits for older individuals and improve the health and well-being of individuals living with a dementia, specifically those living in nursing homes. Purpose Report evidence from randomized controlled trials and cluster randomized control trials that evaluated the effects of physical exercise interventions on individuals living with a dementia in nursing homes. Data sources Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, Academic Search Complete, Proquest Central, British Medical Journal Database, PubMed, Cochrane Library, PEDro, Informit, Informa, and Nursing Consult were searched for relevant clinical trials and snowballing of recommended studies. Study selection One reviewer screened articles on …