Effects of Exercise on Depression and Anxiety in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Numerous studies have investigated the effects of exercise on depression and anxiety in breast cancer survivors, yet the results remain inconsistent. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of exercise on depression and anxiety in breast cancer survivors and to ascertain the optimal exercise regimen for this patient population.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted across Embase, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Scopus until 28 October 2023. A meta-analysis was conducted to quantify the standardized mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence interval (CI).

Results

A total of 25 studies met the inclusion criteria. Exercise significantly alleviated depression (SMD, -0.63, p < 0.0001) and anxiety (SMD, -0.49, p = 0.0002) in b

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11886893 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature