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SynthesisClinical rehabilitation2024

Best practice exercise for emerging depression in multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Kristiina Ahola, Diana Dorstyn, Nicole Prideaux

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Synthesis in Clinical rehabilitation, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Article
  2. Article
  3. [Influence of Exercise Prescription on the Recovery of Cognitive Function In College Students With Mild-to-Moderate Depression].Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Kristiina AholaFaculty of Health and Medical Sciences, School of Psychology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
Diana DorstynFaculty of Health and Medical Sciences, School of Psychology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-7799-8177
Nicole PrideauxFaculty of Health and Medical Sciences, School of Psychology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo examine the effects of instructor-led exercise on depression symptoms in adults with multiple sclerosis, with a focus on moderating factors to treatment response. DATA SOURCES: Cochrane Library, Embase, PEDro, PsycINFO and PubMed databases were searched until 21 April 2024. REVIEW

methodsThe reporting quality of included studies assessed (PEDro and TESTEX scales). Hedges'

resultsTwenty-two independent studies (

conclusionRegular exercise can help to stabilise mood for people living with multiple sclerosis, regardless of session frequency or duration. Treatment efficacy could be maximised by addressing potential barriers for those with limited mobility, including exercise type, delivery and intensity. Protocol registered on Open Science Framework [https://osf.io/zfymq/].

Indexed as

DepressionExercise TherapyMultiple SclerosisHumansdepressionMultiple sclerosisrehabilitationsystematic review

Identifiers

PMID39053021
PMCPMC11468659

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