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Effects of Supervised Multimodal Exercise Interventions on Cancer-Related Fatigue: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Joint Authors
Ramírez-Vélez, Robinson
Meneses-Echávez, José Francisco
González-Jiménez, Emilio
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-06-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is the most common and devastating problem in cancer patients even after successful treatment.
This study aimed to determine the effects of supervised multimodal exercise interventions on cancer-related fatigue through a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Design.
A systematic review was conducted to determine the effectiveness of multimodal exercise interventions on CRF.
Databases of PubMed, CENTRAL, EMBASE, and OVID were searched between January and March 2014 to retrieve randomized controlled trials.
Risk of bias was evaluated using the PEDro scale.
Results.
Nine studies n=772 were included in both systematic review and meta-analysis.
Multimodal interventions including aerobic exercise, resistance training, and stretching improved CRF symptoms (SMD=-0.23; 95% CI: −0.37 to −0.09; P=0.001).
These effects were also significant in patients undergoing chemotherapy P<0.0001.
Nonsignificant differences were found for resistance training interventions P=0.30.
Slight evidence of publication bias was observed P=0.04.
The studies had a low risk of bias (PEDro scale mean score of 6.4 (standard deviation (SD) ± 1.0)).
Conclusion.
Supervised multimodal exercise interventions including aerobic, resistance, and stretching exercises are effective in controlling CRF.
These findings suggest that these exercise protocols should be included as a crucial part of the rehabilitation programs for cancer survivors and patients during anticancer treatments.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Meneses-Echávez, José Francisco& González-Jiménez, Emilio& Ramírez-Vélez, Robinson. 2015. Effects of Supervised Multimodal Exercise Interventions on Cancer-Related Fatigue: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1055098
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Meneses-Echávez, José Francisco…[et al.]. Effects of Supervised Multimodal Exercise Interventions on Cancer-Related Fatigue: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. BioMed Research International No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1055098
American Medical Association (AMA)
Meneses-Echávez, José Francisco& González-Jiménez, Emilio& Ramírez-Vélez, Robinson. Effects of Supervised Multimodal Exercise Interventions on Cancer-Related Fatigue: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. BioMed Research International. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1055098
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1055098