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SynthesisFrontiers in rehabilitation sciences2025

Multicomponent exercise interventions for cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment: a summary of best evidence.

Zhitong Zhang, Jia Wang, Xinhua Qiao, Shan Fu, Liying Ma, Yanli Wang

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

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, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Zhitong Zhang *School of Nursing, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, China.
Jia Wang *Department of Gynaecology, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, Hohhot, China.
Xinhua QiaoCardiovascular Combined Unit, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, Hohhot, China.
Shan FuExecutive Health Ward, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, Hohhot, China.
Liying MaExecutive Health Ward, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, Hohhot, China.
Yanli WangDepartment of Nursing, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, Hohhot, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aim: This review systematically analyzes and synthesizes evidence on multicomponent training interventions aimed at improving cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The goal is to inform clinical practice with actionable insights. Design: Best evidence summary. Methods: This review adhered to the 6S model to identify evidence, searching data sources from their inception to April 30, 2025. The process involved systematic screening, quality appraisal, and data extraction for evidence synthesis. Results: A total of 12 sources were included: one guideline, six systematic reviews, one expert consensus, three evidence summaries, and one meta-analysis. From these sources, 24 best-evidence statements were synthesized across six domains: (a) principles for developing multicomponent training prescriptions, (b) intervention effects, (c) exercise dosage and intensity, (d) safety monitoring and risk management, (e) outcome assessment methods, and (f) strategies for promoting implementation and adherence. Conclusion: The evidence suggests that healthcare professionals should tailor multicomponent training interventions to the individual needs and clinical contexts of older adults with MCI to effectively slow cognitive decline. Relevance to clinical practice: This synthesis provides an evidence-based framework for developing multicomponent training protocols for older adults with MCI, supporting targeted interventions that may mitigate cognitive deterioration. Summary: This evidence synthesis integrates 12 high-quality sources, generating 24 best practice recommendations across six critical domains, including prescription design, exercise dosage, and safety management, offering guidance for personalized clinical application. Systematic Review Registration: Identifier [ES20257822].

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agedcognitive functionevidence-based nursingevidence summarymild cognitive impairmentmulticomponent training

Identifiers

PMID41487934
PMCPMC12757212

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