NR 585 Week 5 Literature Summary Assignment Template

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Chamberlain University

NR-585: Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice for Advanced Nursing Practice

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Literature Summary Assignment

Follow the Week 5 Assignment Guideline and Rubric to complete the information below. Use complete sentences to document findings. Select the correct table for each of the five articles and complete the information that aligns with the type of research article selected.

Original research articles should include single quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods studies. Synthesis articles should include systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or meta-syntheses. Clinical practice guidelines (CPG) should be documented accordingly. Copy and paste the appropriate tables as needed to classify the five articles reviewed.

PICOT Statement

In older adult patients with major depressive disorder (P), does exercise (I), compared to antidepressant medication usage (C), reduce depressive symptoms (O) after eight weeks (T)?

This PICOT question focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of exercise as a non-pharmacological intervention for depression in older adults. It contrasts exercise with traditional antidepressant therapy, examining symptom reduction over an eight-week period.

NR 585NP: Week 5 Assignment Review of Scholarly Literature

Original Research Articles

Full Reference for Article (APA Format)	Purpose and Type of Research	Methods	Sample and Participants	Study Findings	Limitations of the Study	Relevance to Practice
Galán-Arroyo, C., Pereira-Payo, D., Hernández-Mocholí, M. Á., Merellano-Navarro, E., Pérez-Gómez, J., Rojo-Ramos, J., & Adsuar, J. C. (2022). Depression and exercise in older adults: Exercise looks after you program, user profile. Healthcare, 10(2), 181. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10020181	The study explored depression characteristics in older adults to improve health recommendations. It was a cross-sectional design.	Geriatric Depression Scale (Yesavage Scale) was applied to assess symptoms.	1,972 adults over 59 years old participated.	Results indicated significant gender differences, with more women engaging in the program. Unique profiles for both genders were identified to refine interventions.	The sample may not represent all older adults, as many remain undiagnosed due to overlapping age-related symptoms.	Findings highlight the need to design exercise programs that appeal specifically to older men, who tend to underutilize these interventions.

Full Reference for Article (APA Format)	Purpose and Type of Research	Methods	Sample and Participants	Study Findings	Limitations of the Study	Relevance to Practice
Machaczek, K. K., Allmark, P., Pollard, N., Goyder, E., Shea, M., Horspool, M., Lee, S., De-La-Haye, S., Copeland, R., & Weich, S. (2022). Integrating physical activity into the treatment of depression in adults: A qualitative enquiry. Health & Social Care in the Community, 30(3), 1006–1017. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13283	To understand patient perspectives on integrating physical activity in depression treatment. Qualitative inquiry.	Semi-structured digital interviews; thematic analysis.	12 adults (>18 years old) with depression, recruited via a charity.	Exercise reduced symptoms and improved well-being. Motivation, social support, and financial barriers shaped participation.	Small, non-diverse sample reduced generalizability.	Emphasizes the importance of individualized, patient-centered exercise programs for depression management.

Synthesis Articles (Systematic Reviews, Meta-Analyses, Meta-Syntheses)

Full Reference for Article (APA Format)	Purpose and Type of Research	Methods	Sample and Participants	Study Findings	Limitations of the Study	Relevance to Practice
Noetel, M., Sanders, T., Gallardo-Gómez, D., Taylor, P., Del Pozo Cruz, B., Van Den Hoek, D., Smith, J. J., Mahoney, J., Spathis, J., Moresi, M., Pagano, R., Pagano, L., Vasconcellos, R., Arnott, H., Varley, B., Parker, P., Biddle, S., & Lonsdale, C. (2024). Effect of exercise for depression: Systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. BMJ, 384, e075847. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2023-075847	To assess the effectiveness of different exercise types compared to psychotherapy and antidepressants. Systematic review and network meta-analysis.	Screening, coding, and statistical synthesis via network meta-analysis.	218 studies, 14,170 participants.	Exercise was consistently effective, particularly walking, yoga, and resistance training.	Risk of publication bias toward positive exercise outcomes.	Confirms exercise as a strong complementary or alternative treatment option for depression.

Full Reference for Article (APA Format)	Purpose and Type of Research	Methods	Sample and Participants	Study Findings	Limitations of the Study	Relevance to Practice
Pérez Bedoya, P., Puerta-López, L. F., López Galvis, D. A., Rojas Jaimes, D. A., & Moreira, O. C. (2023). Physical exercise and major depressive disorder in adults: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 13223. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-39783-2	To compare the benefits and risks of exercise versus other interventions for MDD. Systematic review and meta-analysis.	Nine randomized controlled trials analyzed.	678 adults with MDD who were not on medication.	Exercise produced moderate but meaningful reductions in depressive symptoms.	Inconsistency in intervention frequency, duration, and supervision reduced reliability.	Calls for standardized exercise protocols to maximize benefits in clinical practice.

Full Reference for Article (APA Format)	Purpose and Type of Research	Methods	Sample and Participants	Study Findings	Limitations of the Study	Relevance to Practice
Xie, Y., Wu, Z., Sun, L., Zhou, L., Wang, G., Xiao, L., & Wang, H. (2021). The effects and mechanisms of exercise on the treatment of depression. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12, 705559. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.705559	To analyze how exercise influences depression treatment and underlying mechanisms. Systematic review.	Review of literature from 2010–2021.	Adults aged 18–65 years.	Exercise consistently improved depressive symptoms, supporting its therapeutic role.	Lack of standardized protocols regarding type, intensity, and duration.	Suggests moderate exercise 3–5 times weekly for 4–16 weeks as an effective intervention.

References

Galán-Arroyo, C., Pereira-Payo, D., Hernández-Mocholí, M. Á., Merellano-Navarro, E., Pérez-Gómez, J., Rojo-Ramos, J., & Adsuar, J. C. (2022). Depression and exercise in older adults: Exercise looks after you program, user profile. Healthcare, 10(2), 181. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10020181

Machaczek, K. K., Allmark, P., Pollard, N., Goyder, E., Shea, M., Horspool, M., Lee, S., De-La-Haye, S., Copeland, R., & Weich, S. (2022). Integrating physical activity into the treatment of depression in adults: A qualitative enquiry. Health & Social Care in the Community, 30(3), 1006–1017. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13283

NR 585 Week 5 Literature Summary Assignment Template

Noetel, M., Sanders, T., Gallardo-Gómez, D., Taylor, P., Del Pozo Cruz, B., Van Den Hoek, D., Smith, J. J., Mahoney, J., Spathis, J., Moresi, M., Pagano, R., Pagano, L., Vasconcellos, R., Arnott, H., Varley, B., Parker, P., Biddle, S., & Lonsdale, C. (2024). Effect of exercise for depression: Systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. BMJ, 384, e075847. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2023-075847

Pérez Bedoya, P., Puerta-López, L. F., López Galvis, D. A., Rojas Jaimes, D. A., & Moreira, O. C. (2023). Physical exercise and major depressive disorder in adults: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 13223. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-39783-2

Xie, Y., Wu, Z., Sun, L., Zhou, L., Wang, G., Xiao, L., & Wang, H. (2021). The effects and mechanisms of exercise on the treatment of depression. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12, 705559. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.705559