Comparative effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions on depression and anxiety in aging populations: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluates the comparative efficacy of 11 non-pharmacological interventions for depression and anxiety in adults aged 55 and older, based on data from 83 randomized controlled trials. The study ranks interventions such as dance, music, Tai Chi, and CBT using SUCRA values to determine their relative effectiveness. It is intended for researchers and clinicians interested in evidence-based treatment options for aging populations.
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- Peifeng Qin (Guilin University of Technology), Fangbo Li (South China Normal University), Xuecheng Li (South China Normal University), Xiaowei Feng (Hainan Normal University)
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- 2026-06-10
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- gold
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- 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1772542
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@article{allodium:44b2328313ba4b60,
title = {Comparative effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions on depression and anxiety in aging populations: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials},
author = {Peifeng Qin and Fangbo Li and Xuecheng Li and Xiaowei Feng},
year = {2026},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1772542},
url = {https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1772542}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Comparative effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions on depression and anxiety in aging populations: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials AU - Qin, Peifeng AU - Li, Fangbo AU - Li, Xuecheng AU - Feng, Xiaowei PY - 2026 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1772542 UR - https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1772542 ER -
APA
Qin, P., Li, F., Li, X., & Feng, X. (2026). Comparative effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions on depression and anxiety in aging populations: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1772542
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