Comparative Effectiveness of Three Exercise Types to Treat Clinical Depression in Older Adults
A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials – ScienceDirect
Highlights
•Older adults can benefit from either aerobic, resistance, or mind-body exercise.
•Exercise is a therapeutic ally to pharmacological treatment of clinical depression.
•Pooled NMA evidence demonstrates high compliance and tolerance of exercise.
•There is opportunity for patients to select their preferred type(s) of exercise.
•Clinicians should facilitate exercise prescription based on patient preference.