Effects of physical activity on sustained attention: a systematic review

• Hajar, Mawar Siti ^[1] ; Rizal, Hussein ^[1] ; Kuan, Garry ^[2]
  1. [1] Universiti Sains Malaysia

     Universiti Sains Malaysia

     Malasia

     
  2. [2] Universiti Sains Malaysia, Exercise and Sports Science, School of Health Sciences. Kubang Kerian, Kelantan/Brunel University London, Department of Life Sciences
• Localización: Scientia Medica, ISSN-e 1980-6108, Vol. 29, Nº. 2, 2019
• Idioma: inglés
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    AIM: Physical activity is known for its benefits to improve cognitive functions such as sustained attention. The study aimed to conduct a systematic review on the effects of physical activity on sustained attention. METHODS: Literature search was conducted using databases from Scopus, PubMed, ResearchGate, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar. The date of these published articles ranged from January 2010 to August 2018. RESULTS: A total of thirteen studies using the longitudinal design was selected to be part of this review. Most studies showed positive relationships between physical activity and sustained attention. CONCLUSIONS: Future studies may consider a longitudinal study design to study the effect of physical activity on sustained attention in prolonged time; as well as the corresponding affect with gender, age, motivation and to investigate the relationship between physical activities together with other possible factors that can indirectly affect sustained attention.

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    AIM: Physical activity is known for its benefits to improve cognitive functions such as sustained attention. The study aimed to conduct a systematic review on the effects of physical activity on sustained attention. METHODS: Literature search was conducted using databases from Scopus, PubMed, ResearchGate, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar. The date of these published articles ranged from January 2010 to August 2018. RESULTS: A total of thirteen studies using the longitudinal design was selected to be part of this review. Most studies showed positive relationships between physical activity and sustained attention. CONCLUSIONS: Future studies may consider a longitudinal study design to study the effect of physical activity on sustained attention in prolonged time; as well as the corresponding affect with gender, age, motivation and to investigate the relationship between physical activities together with other possible factors that can indirectly affect sustained attention.***Efeitos da atividade física na atenção sustentada: uma revisão sistemática***OBJETIVO: A atividade física é conhecida por seus benefícios para melhorar as funções cognitivas, como a atenção sustentada. O estudo objetivou realizar uma revisão sistemática sobre os efeitos da atividade física na atenção sustentada. MÉTODOS: A pesquisa bibliográfica foi realizada utilizando os bancos de dados da Scopus, PubMed, ResearchGate, ScienceDirect e Google Scholar, com artigos publicados entre janeiro de 2010 e agosto de 2018. RESULTADOS: Treze estudos com delineamento longitudinal foram selecionados para fazer parte desta revisão. A maioria dos estudos mostrou relações positivas entre atividade física e a atenção sustentada. CONCLUSÕES: Futuros estudos poderão considerar um delineamento longitudinal para investigar o efeito da atividade física sobre a atenção sustentada por tempo prolongado, assim como sua relação pode ser afetada por sexo, idade e motivações, e, relacionar as atividades físicas com outros possíveis fatores que podem afetar indiretamente a atenção sustentada.DESCRITORES: atividade física; exercício; atenção sustentada; vigilância.