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Effects of physical exercise in reducing caregivers burden: a systematic review

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datacite.subject.fosCiências Médicas::Ciências da Saúde
dc.contributor.authorCardoso, Carla
dc.contributor.authorLumini Landeiro, Maria José
dc.contributor.authorMartins, Teresa
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-01T15:45:13Z
dc.date.available2025-04-01T15:45:13Z
dc.date.issued2025-02-05
dc.description.abstractBackground and aim: Caring for someone can be physically and psychologically demanding, predisposing caregivers to muscle injuries, fatigue, exhaustion, depression, anxiety, and burnout. The literature suggests several approaches to reducing caregiver burden, one of which is physical exercise. The aim of this systematic review was to analyze the e􀀀ectiveness of exercise-based programs or muscle relaxation in reducing caregiver burden and stress among family caregivers. Method: A systematic literature review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. The search was performed in the Web of Science, Cochrane Library and Scopus databases and through the EBSCOhost aggregator (CINAHL Plus, MEDLINE, and SportDiscus). Studies were selected based on the PICODacronym. Results: Eleven randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and two other experimental studies were included. The reviewed programs encompassed aerobics, strengthening, and muscle relaxation exercises, delivered by various professionals in diverse settings, such as caregivers’ homes, gyms, and hospital environments. Although the programs varied in type, duration, and structure, the majority of the studies demonstrated positive e􀀀ects on caregivers’ physical and psychological well-being, along with reductions in burden and stress. Conclusion: The results suggest that physical exercise interventions are e􀀀ective in reducing caregiver burden and stress, while also enhancing overall well- being. Future strategies should emphasize the importance of raising awareness among caregivers about adopting healthy lifestyles, with a particular focus on regular physical activity, as a means of relaxation and self-care. To maximize the e􀀀ectiveness of these interventions, incorporating flexible, home-based components and engaging multidisciplinary teams could enhance accessibility, adherence, and impact.eng
dc.identifier.citationCardoso C, Lumini MJ and Martins T (2025) Effects of physical exercise in reducing caregivers burden: a systematic review. Front. Public Health 13:1474913. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1474913
dc.identifier.doi10.3389/fpubh.2025.1474913
dc.identifier.issn2296-2565
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.26/57522
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.publisherFrontiers Media SA
dc.relation.hasversionhttps://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1474913/full
dc.relation.ispartofFrontiers in Public Health
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectfamily caregivers
dc.subjectexercise program
dc.subjectmuscle relaxation
dc.subjectburden
dc.subjectstress
dc.subjectsystematic review
dc.titleEffects of physical exercise in reducing caregivers burden: a systematic revieweng
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.titleFrontiers Public Health
oaire.citation.volume13
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person.familyNameMartins
person.givenNameMaria José
person.givenNameTeresa
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