Comparative effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions on depression and anxiety in aging populations: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (opens in new tab)

BackgroundDepression and anxiety are highly prevalent among older adults and significantly impair quality of life. Non-pharmacological interventions have increasingly gained attention as alternative or complementary therapeutic approaches. This study aimed to evaluate the comparative efficacy of these interventions for depression and anxiety in adults aged ≥55 years using a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA).MethodsFollowing PRISMA guidelines, five databases were systematically...