Abstract
The accurate measurement of physical activity (PA) in adults with depression is critical to identify important health consequences and determinants of this behavior. This study aimed to propose a protocol for a systematic review investigating the recommended dose of PA in the treatment of depression in adults aged 18 to 65 years. Additionally, we intend to examine the effect of PA interventions on the prevalence of depression. This protocol for a systematic review has been submitted in the Prospective International Register submitted in Register of Systematic Reviews of PROSPERO and is being prepared in accordance with the Declaration of Preferential Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Protocols. This protocol provides justification and planned methods for a systematic review to examine the respective dose of PA and how interventions have a beneficial impact on adults with depression.
Highlights
Depression is a common mental health disorder that can have a major impact on individual well-being and daily functioning [1]
Previous systematic reviews have shown some associations between physical activity (PA) and depression, little is known about the dose-effect responses of PA on patients with depression
The effects of PA on patients with depression and its association with psychological outcomes have not been explored in detail
Summary
Depression is a common mental health disorder that can have a major impact on individual well-being and daily functioning [1]. The European Social Research [7] in a study conducted with 21 European countries, showed that women are more likely than males to experience depressive symptoms. This fact, still with little evidence, seems to be associated with physiological and hormonal differences, low level of education, sociocultural issues, and how stressful situations are dealt with by the person [8]. According to the European Statistical Report report [7], women show more signs of depressive symptoms (e.g., sadness, tiredness, motivation, and sleep disturbance) than men, with large discrepancies in some countries. The first National Mental Health Epidemiological Study, a part of the World Mental Health Survey Initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO), and Harvard University, advanced our understanding of the measurement of depression and the application of protocols oriented to treat patients with this mental illness
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