SynthesisAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2022
Association of Handgrip Strength with Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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- A randomized trial on the feasibility of high-intensity interval training during chemotherapy in young breast cancer patients.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Improving physical and mental health in women with breast cancer undergoing anthracycline-based chemotherapy through wearable device-based aerobic exercise: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in public health · 2024Trial
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- Advanced Clinical-Based Technologies for Monitoring Physical Function in Breast Cancer Survivors: Scoping Review.JMIR cancer · 2026Article
- One third of people exert greater handgrip strength with their non-dominant hand.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Handgrip strength assessment in breast cancer patients: validity and reliability of the Activ5 dynamometer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
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- Effects of measurement protocols and repetitions on handgrip strength weakness and asymmetry in patients with cancer.Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2024Article
- Associations between health-related fitness and quality of life in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.Breast cancer research and treatment · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectiveHandgrip strength (HGS) is an indicator of general muscular strength and in cancer patients acts as a relevant marker associated with mortality and health. This study aimed to evaluate the association between peripheral muscle function and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in breast cancer (BC) survivors.
methodsSystematic review registered on PROSPERO under number: CRD 42021225206. The searches were carried out on MEDLINE via Pubmed, PEDro, Cochrane Library, Embase, CINAHL via EBSCO and Science Direct databases. Observational studies evaluating the association between handgrip strength (HGS) and HRQoL in adult female BC survivors were included. No linguistic or time restrictions were applied. Two reviewers reviewed full texts for inclusion and performed data extraction and risk of bias using the Newcastle and Ottawa scale (NOS).
resultsFive articles were included and involved 587 patients, mean age of 47 to 59 years. The percentage of decreased HGS ranged from 38.3% to 60.3%. HGS was associated with different quality of life measures. From meta-analysis including 220 patients, the correlation coefficient between HGS and HRQoL was 0.26 (95% CI: 0.07-0.35).
conclusionsBreast cancer survivors face decline of HGS. In this population HGS was correlated with HRQoL. However, more evidence are necessary.
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