Annals of family medicine
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Annals of family medicine · May 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialHome-based activity program for older people with depressive symptoms: DeLLITE--a randomized controlled trial.
We wanted to assess the effectiveness of a home-based physical activity program, the Depression in Late Life Intervention Trial of Exercise (DeLLITE), in improving function, quality of life, and mood in older people with depressive symptoms. ⋯ The DeLLITE activity program improved mood and quality of life for older people with depressive symptoms as much as the effect of social visits. Future social and activity interventions should be tested against a true usual care control.