Data base of Effect of physical and physical-recreational activity programs on quality of life of adults and elder people

Abstract

The present study aimed to identify the effect size (ES) of physical recreational activity programs on the quality of life perceived by adults and elder people and to analyze possible moderating variables, using the meta-analysis technique. Thirty-two studies met the eligibility criteria established a priori. The quality of the studies included in the meta-analysis was assessed using the PEDro scale. Under the random effects model, the ES of the standardized mean difference was calculated, estimating the impact generated by physical recreational activities on the participants' perception of quality of life. Heterogeneity (Cochran's Q) and inconsistency (I2) of the data were examined. It was found that participating in physical recreational activities improved the perception of quality of life (ES=0.382, p<0.001, n=224), while the control group did not improve the perception of quality of life (ES=0.031, p=0.285, n=116). Age, sex, health condition, level of physical activity, and the number of program sessions did not influence the perception of quality of life, while the duration of the sessions did influence the perception of quality of life.