Physical Activity as a Treatment for Cancer-Related Fatigue in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most common and distressing symptoms in paediatric oncology. Based on previous studies, physical activity interventions are considered to be effective in reducing CRF in adult cancer patients.

Aim

The aim of this systematic review is to investigate whether physical activity interventions can reduce CRF in paediatric patients undergoing cancer treatment.

Methodology

A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed and Sport-Discus in October 2021 to identify intervention studies examining the effects of physical activity on CRF in cancer patients ≤ 21 years of age. Their methodological quality was assessed using the JBI Critical Appraisal Tool.

Results

A total of 20 studies (seven randomized-controlled,

SUBMITTER: Kuehn M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10047895 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature