Publications by authors named "Jiagao Yan"
Article Synopsis
- Many studies suggest that exercise can help treat mental disorders, but controlled research is limited in this area.
- This study focused on the effects of Chinese square dance on older women with mild cognitive impairment, involving 109 participants divided into an intervention group and a control group.
- Results indicated that participating in square dance for 18 weeks significantly improved depressive symptoms and overall mental health quality of life among the participants.
The present study aimed to assess the effects of square dance exercise on the cognitive function and quality of life in older women with mild cognitive impairment and to investigate the mediating role of a depressed mood and reduced quality of life in the relationship between square dance exercise and cognition. The study design was a single-blind whole-group controlled trial. A total of 136 eligible participants were divided according to their nursing home into either an experimental or control group.
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