作者
Samantha M Loi, Ellen Gaffy, Sue Malta, Melissa A Russell, Susan Williams, David Ames, Keith D Hill, Frances Batchelor, Elizabeth V Cyarto, Terence Haines, Nicola T Lautenschlager, Lynette Mackenzie, Kirsten J Moore, Steven M Savvas, Briony Dow
发表日期
2024/2
期刊
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
卷号
39
期号
2
页码范围
e6058
简介
Objectives
Physical activity (PA) can reduce depressive symptoms but has not been tested amongst depressed older caregivers and their care‐recipients. The aim of this single‐blind randomized controlled trial was to investigate the effect of a 6‐month tailored PA program on depressive symptoms in older caregivers.
Method
Caregivers were included if they had scores of ≥5 on the 15‐item geriatric depression scale (GDS‐15). Care‐recipients could have any type of physical, mental or cognitive condition requiring support. The PA intervention group completed an individualized program based on the Otago‐Plus Exercise Program. The primary outcome was improvement in depressive symptoms in caregivers measured at six and 12 months.
Results
Two hundred and twelve participants (91 dyads and 30 caregivers only) were randomized using a 3:3:1 ratio to PA intervention, social‐control, and usual‐care …
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