SynthesisMedicine and science in sports and exercise2021
Home-based Physical Activity to Alleviate Fatigue in Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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- An individual participant data meta-analysis of how physical activity relates to affective well-being in daily life.Nature human behaviour · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of Prehabilitation by Physical Activity on Fatigue After Surgery for Colorectal Cancer. Results From Secondary Analyses in the Randomized Controlled Trial PHYSSURG-C.Cancer medicine · 2026Trial
- Effect of low- and moderate-intensity endurance exercise on physical functioning among breast cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Trial
- Cost-effectiveness of an online supervised group physical and mental health rehabilitation programme for adults with post-COVID-19 condition after hospitalisation for COVID-19: the REGAIN RCT.BMC health services research · 2024Trial
- Developing a multivariable prediction model of global health-related quality of life in patients treated for rectal cancer: a prospective study in five countries.International journal of colorectal disease · 2024Trial
- Clinical effectiveness of an online supervised group physical and mental health rehabilitation programme for adults with post-covid-19 condition (REGAIN study): multicentre randomised controlled trial.BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2024Trial
- Association of self-directed walking with toxicity moderation during chemotherapy for the treatment of early breast cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Trial
- Assessment of Physical Activity Engagement and Promotion Among Cancer Survivors in Cardio-Oncology Care: Qualitative Study.JMIR cancer · 2026Article
- Factors Associated with Meeting Physical Activity Guideline Recommendations in a Single Community Rehabilitation Center in Singapore: An Exploratory Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Investigating fatigue in adults with neuroendocrine neoplasms using a biopsychosocial model.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Observational
- Cancer survivors' experiences of a physical activity program in primary care: a qualitative study.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Article
- Step count and symptom severity during cancer treatment using the Symptom Care at Home digital platform.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- A Comparison of In-Person and Telehealth Personalized Exercise Programs for Cancer Survivors: A Secondary Data Analysis.Cancers · 2025Article
- Nonregular Physical Activity and Handgrip Strength as Indicators of Fatigue and Psychological Distress in Cancer Survivors.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Article
- Effect of exercise based on the ACSM recommendations on fatigue in patients with digestive tumors: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Review
- Mixed-methods organizational evaluation of a physical activity programme for cancer survivors in primary care.Translational behavioral medicine · 2025Article
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- Nutritional status and daily habits as determinants of hospitalization duration in ovarian cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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- Effects of exercise interventions on cancer-related fatigue and quality of life among cancer patients: a meta-analysis.BMC nursing · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposePhysical activity (PA) affects fatigue and mental health in cancer survivors favorably, but participation in PA interventions tends to be low. More participants may be reached by home-based PA owing to greater accessibility and self-monitoring. This systematic review therefore evaluated the effects of home-based PA of low to moderate intensity on symptoms of fatigue, depression, and anxiety among cancer survivors.
methodsPubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Web of Science were systematically searched for randomized controlled trials. We included investigations of home-based PA interventions in adults treated curatively for cancer and evaluating fatigue, depression, or anxiety as outcomes. We performed a random-effect meta-analysis for the effects of PA interventions on fatigue in the short and long terms. Subgroup analyses were performed for the frequency of counseling. Standardized mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals are reported.
resultsEleven articles comprising 1066 participants were included: 77% had a history of breast cancer; 14%, ovarian cancer; 4%, colorectal cancer; 4%, prostate cancer; and 1%, "other" cancer (not specified). Concerning the outcomes, nine articles reported on fatigue and two reported on depression or anxiety. Meta-analyses showed a significant effect of home-based PA on fatigue immediately after the intervention (SMD = 0.22 [0.06-0.37]), at 3 months' follow-up (SMD = 0.27 [0.04-0.51]), and at 6-9 months' follow-up (SMD = 0.31 [0.08-0.55]). PA interventions that used frequent counseling were associated with larger improvements in fatigue than those using no or infrequent counseling.
conclusionsHome-based PA interventions can reduce fatigue among adult cancer survivors for up to 9 months, and frequent counseling may improve the benefits of these interventions.
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