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August 24, 2026Geriatric NursingOpen Access

The effect of combined lifestyle intervention among long term care facilities: A systematic review

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ACAndrea ContiMPMartina PorrettoAMAlice Masini

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Systematic review reveals improved physical function and nutrition from exercise-diet programs in long-term care residents, highlighting the value of multidomain lifestyle medicine.

Key Points

  • To evaluate the effects of combined physical exercise and nutritional interventions on physical function, nutritional status, and quality of life in older adults residing in long-term care facilities.
  • Conducted a systematic review adhering to PRISMA guidelines searching PubMed and Scopus databases through December 2024.
  • Identified seven studies meeting eligibility criteria from 3,093 initial records, focusing on adults aged ≥65 years receiving multidomain interventions lasting 7 to 26 weeks in long-term care facilities.
  • Most studies demonstrated improvements in physical functionality measures, including muscular strength, balance, and gait speed.
  • Nutritional status improved when protein- and energy-enriched supplements were incorporated into interventions, whereas effects on quality of life were inconsistent.
  • Substantial heterogeneity in study designs, intervention durations, and outcome assessment tools limited direct comparability across trials.

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Conti et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8c005bbca056c88e6df1e2https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2026.104203
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