Healthy lifestyle interventions for childhood and adolescent cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study investigated the effects of healthy lifestyle interventions (HLSIs) on health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) in childhood and adolescent cancer survivors (CACS).

Methods

Major databases were searched for English-language original articles published between January 1, 2000 and May 2, 2021. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-RCTs were included. Quality was assessed using the revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool, and a meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.3 software.

Results

Nineteen studies were included. Significant effects on HR-QoL were found for interventions using a multi-modal approach (exercise and education) (d=-0.46; 95% confidence interval [CI]=-0.84 to -0.07, p=.02), lasting not less than 6 months (d=-0.72; 95% CI=-1.15 to -0

SUBMITTER: Kang KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10183760 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature