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World J Psychiatry. May 19, 2025; 15(5): 103937
Published online May 19, 2025. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v15.i5.103937
Published online May 19, 2025. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v15.i5.103937
Table 1 Features of the studies included in this review’s quantitative synthesis
Ref. | Study format | Sample | Measurement | Results |
Singh et al[16] | Randomized controlled trial | 128119 participants | Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale | For a wide variety of adults, including the general population, individuals with documented psychological disorders, and those with chronic illnesses, physical activity was very useful for reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and psychological distress |
Laird et al[17] | Randomized controlled trial | 4016 individuals | Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale | Investigated whether in older adults with and without chronic illnesses if achieving lower physical activity thresholds could be helpful for public health programs aimed at lowering the incidence of depression |
Philippot et al[18] | Randomized controlled trial | 52 adolescent patients | Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale | The effectiveness of that treatment method has been demonstrated by the reduction in depressed symptoms displayed by teenage patients with depression who undergo organized workout as an additional treatment as part of their overall psychological care |
Zhou et al[19] | Randomized, placebo-controlled, and double-blinded trial | 84 patients | Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale | According to the experiment, promethazine administered intraoperatively can help neurosurgery patients who have moderate-to-severe depression symptoms without compromising safety |
Arsh et al[20] | Randomized controlled trial | 1363 patients | Hamilton Depression Scale | While exercise can successfully lessen the intensity of depression symptoms, it does not appear to have a significant impact on glycemic management |
Recchia et al[21] | Randomized controlled trial | 2441 participants | Validated depression scales | In young people and adolescents, physical activity therapies can be utilized to lessen depressive symptoms |
Noetel et al[22] | Randomized controlled trial | 14170 participants | Beck Depression Inventory, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale | Assurance for jogging or walking was inadequate, and it was extremely low for additional therapies |
Loi et al[23] | Randomized controlled trial | 212 patients | Geriatric Depression Scale-15 | For care givers of individuals with dementia, a physical activity intervention might not be as helpful in reducing signs of depression as it would be for other types of caretakers |
- Citation: Sun B, Li C, Zhang CL, Li JH, Mao M, Wang G, Zhang ZF. Meta-analysis of the effects of multimodal physical therapy on improving depression. World J Psychiatry 2025; 15(5): 103937
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v15/i5/103937.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v15.i5.103937