Indicadores bibliométricos de la actividad física como beneficio saludable en mayores
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Ortega Caballero, M., Ubago Jiménez, J. L., Puertas Molero, P., González Valero, G., Melguizo Ibáñez, E., & Valverde Janer, M. (2022). Indicadores bibliométricos de la actividad física como beneficio saludable en mayores.
Abstract
Bibliometric indicators of physical activity as a health benefit in the elderly. Since the middle
of the last century, we have been observing significant demographic changes, with a progressive tendency
towards the aging of the population, survival is a present aspect of the time in which we live and of a new social
composition. Therefore, a systematic review was carried out with the aim of analyzing the benefits of physical activity on the elderly and their quality of life. A scientific search was carried out in the Web of Science, including
only publicationsfrom thelast fiveyears with the highest impact index. A tenfold increasein the number ofarticles
and reviews was analyzed to finally include fifteen articles. The results made it clear that physical activity in older
people provides numerous physical and psychological health benefits. It was also demonstrated that active older
people show a decrease in depressive symptoms and improve self-sufficiency, i.e., a healthier life.
Keywords: aging; older adults; exercise; physical activity