A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials for physical activity among colorectal cancer survivors: directions for future research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity (PA) is critically important to cancer rehabilitation. However, PA levels are generally lower in colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors compared to other cancer survivors. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of PA interventions in increasing PA levels and to provide recommendations for developing PA interventions in CRC survivors.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted in Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wan Fang Data from January 2010 to March 1, 2024. The Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale was used to assess the methodological quality of eligible studies, and the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations (G

SUBMITTER: Mao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11789654 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature