Physical Activity Study of Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment:A Scoping Review Based on a Behavioral Epidemiology Framework

LI Fuyou; LI Huashuai; GUO Chenggen; SUN Pu

doi:10.14036/j.cnki.cn11-4513.2025.01.010

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Journal of Capital University of Physical Education and Sports ›› 2025, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (1) : 91-104. DOI: 10.14036/j.cnki.cn11-4513.2025.01.010

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Physical Activity Study of Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment:A Scoping Review Based on a Behavioral Epidemiology Framework

LI Fuyou¹, LI Huashuai¹, GUO Chenggen², SUN Pu¹

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Using a scoping review within the behavioral epidemiology framework and employing deductive content analysis, this study categorizes and summarizes physical activity in elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to comprehensively grasp research progress in the relevant field. A scoping review of 59 targeted articles reveals that although few studies have determined the dose-response relationship of physical activity for elderly individuals with MCI, there is sufficient evidence to indicate that moderate-to-vigorous physical activity can improve both physical and mental health. Additionally, traditional sports activities in China have shown promising intervention effects.The use of wearable devices and sensor technology can promote physical activity behavior, and provide objective, convenient, effective, and diverse data analysis results for measuring physical activity in elderly individuals with MCI. Through in-depth analysis of the common characteristics of physical activity, early neurodegenerative diseases can be screened. Intrinsic motivation, influenced by individual, behavioraland environmental factors, is key for elderly individuals with MCI to engage in physical activity, with family support being crucial for sustained participation.Furthermore, exploring the influencing factors of physical activity based on theoretical frameworks can make the enhancement of physical activity levels and the formulation of intervention programs more persuasive. Interventions that are designed, implemented, and evaluated based on family environment, supported by social backing, and guided by theoretical frameworks can more scientifically alter the physical activity behavior of elderly individuals with MCI.

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physical activity / behavioral epidemiology framework / mild cognitive impairment / elderly / scoping review

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LI Fuyou, LI Huashuai, GUO Chenggen, SUN Pu. Physical Activity Study of Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment:A Scoping Review Based on a Behavioral Epidemiology Framework[J]. Journal of Capital University of Physical Education and Sports. 2025, 37(1): 91-104 https://doi.org/10.14036/j.cnki.cn11-4513.2025.01.010

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