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Author/Association: Guzel I, Can F
Title: The effects of different exercise types on cognitive and physical functions in dementia patients: a randomized comparative study [with consumer summary]
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics 2024 Apr;119:105321
Method: clinical trial
Method Score: 5/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*
Consumer Summary: HIGHLIGHTS: Balance and combined exercises offer broader benefits in dementia than aerobics. Balance and combined exercises provide more improvement than aerobics in dementia. The effects of balance and combined exercises are similar, except for visual memory.
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