Effects of physical activity on depressive symptoms in older caregivers: The IMPACCT randomized controlled trial
Samantha M. Loi,
Ellen Gaffy,
Sue Malta
et al.
Abstract:ObjectivesPhysical 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.MethodCaregivers 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 suppo… Show more
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