Effects of Exercise Programs in older adults with Muscle Wasting: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: Effects of Exercise Programs in Muscle Wasting.

Objectives: To conduct a comprehensive evidence synthesis to verify the available literature on the effects of exercise intervention on muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical function in older adults with muscle wasting.

Methods: Systematic literature searches of the PubMed/Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Airiti Library databases were performed for exercise-related randomized controlled trials among adults aged 60 years and above with muscle wasting disease, published from 2010 to April 30, 2021. The search included the keywords and synonyms: "older," "sarcopenia," "cachexia," "muscle wasting," "exercise'.