Effect of Physical Activity During Chemotherapy on Cognitive Function in Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: To determine if cancer survivors who perform physical activity (PA) during chemotherapy have improved levels of cognitive function compared to those who do not. Method: E-databases (Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, AMED) were searched from inception to February 4, 2020. Quantitative studies that assessed cognitive outcomes for adults with any cancer type who received chemotherapy concurrent with PA were selected. Risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane's RoB 2, ROBINS-I, and Newcastle-Ottawa scales. A meta-analysis was performed using standardized mean difference (SMD). Results: Twenty-two studies (15 randomized controlled trials [RCTs] and 7 non-RCTs) met the inclusion criteria. The meta-analysis demonstrated that combined resista

SUBMITTER: Akbari PS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10211382 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature