Understanding systematic reviews and their implications for evidence-based practice by examining aerobic exercise as a recreational therapy intervention for individuals with major depressive disorders

Authors

  • Catherine Coyle, PhD
  • Valerie Denault, BS
  • Rachel Miller, BS
  • Tan Pham, BS
  • Colleen Thomas, BS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.2008.0017

Keywords:

systematic reviews, evidence-based practice, depression, exercise, therapeutic recreation, recreational therapy

Abstract

This article reviews the need for and the process of conducting a systematic review of the research literature to guide intervention development and implementation in recreation therapy practice. Descriptive information of the process that was undertaken and the outcome that resulted from reviewing the research evidence for the use of aerobic exercise as a treatment for individuals with major depressive diagnosis is provided, along with practice and research recommendations for evidence-based practice that resulted from the systematic review.

Author Biographies

Catherine Coyle, PhD

Department of Therapeutic Recreation, College of Health Professions, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Valerie Denault, BS

Department of Therapeutic Recreation, College of Health Professions, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Rachel Miller, BS

Department of Therapeutic Recreation, College of Health Professions, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Tan Pham, BS

Department of Therapeutic Recreation, College of Health Professions, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Colleen Thomas, BS

Department of Therapeutic Recreation, College of Health Professions, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Published

07/01/2008

How to Cite

Coyle, PhD, C., Denault, BS, V., Miller, BS, R., Pham, BS, T., & Thomas, BS, C. (2008). Understanding systematic reviews and their implications for evidence-based practice by examining aerobic exercise as a recreational therapy intervention for individuals with major depressive disorders. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 7(3), 13–22. https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.2008.0017

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Vol. 7 No. 3 (2008): Summer

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