No significant effects were found on objective sleep measures like sleep efficiency (SMD = -0.23, p=0.850) and total sleep duration (SMD = 0.25, p=0.530).
Greater benefits were observed in participants with baseline PSQI > 10 and those engaging in exercise sessions lasting ≥1 hour.
Interpretation:
Exercise may enhance subjective sleep quality in Alzheimer's patients, particularly in those with more severe sleep disturbances or longer exercise sessions.
Limitations:
Lack of significant findings on objective sleep metrics.
Need for larger-scale studies with rigorous methodologies.
Conclusion:
Exercise interventions may improve subjective sleep quality in Alzheimer's patients, but further research is needed to confirm objective benefits and determine optimal exercise protocols.
