The effect of exercise on cognition and clinical symptoms of patients with schizophrenia: A systematic review of randomized controlled trial

Kun Tang Chang, Kah Kheng Goh, Kanthika Latthirun, Cheng Ta Yang

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摘要

Physical activity has been viewed as a potential non-pharmacological therapeutic strategy to improve the clinical symptoms and neurocognitive deficits in patients with schizophrenia. However, there are various types of physical activities, and different exercise prescriptions might produce inconsistent benefits. Thus, this study aimed to conduct a systematic review of exercise interventions for patients with schizophrenia, clarifying the benefits of these interventions on cognitive function and clinical symptoms. This review encompasses six electronic databases, with inclusion criteria including randomized controlled trial designs, participants with schizophrenia, and a comprehensive exercise intervention program. Twenty-seven studies met the inclusion criteria, incorporating data from 1549 patients with schizophrenia. The results highlight that when comparing the exercise intervention group to the non-intervention control group, patients with schizophrenia showed significant improvement in negative symptoms. Structured exercise interventions can help improve the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, filling the gaps where medication falls short. Regarding functional outcomes, exercise interventions aid in enhancing the overall functionality (psychological, social, occupational) of individuals with schizophrenia. The improvement is largely tied to the boost in physical fitness that exercise provides. Based on current findings, exercise interventions assist in enhancing cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia. Notably, significant improvements are observed in higher-order cognitive functions, including processing speed, attention, and working memory. It is recommended to engage in moderate-intensity exercises at least three times a week, with each session lasting a minimum of 30 min. Well-structured exercise interventions contribute to enhancing the negative symptoms and cognitive functions in patients with schizophrenia.
原文英語
主出版物標題Progress in Brain Research
編輯Chi-Hung Juan, Chun-Hao Wang, Shih-Chun Kao
發行者Elsevier B.V.
頁面255-304
頁數50
ISBN(列印)9780443221965
DOIs
出版狀態接受/付印 - 2024

出版系列

名字Progress in Brain Research
ISSN(列印)0079-6123
ISSN(電子)1875-7855

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • 一般神經科學

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