Recreational physical activity and health-related quality of life among breast cancer survivors: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Breast cancer survivors are at increased risk of poor health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Clinical trials suggest physical activity interventions may improve HRQOL, however, evidence on whether these benefits extend to physical activity in real-world settings is limited. We aimed to evaluate the association between post-diagnosis recreational physical activity and HRQOL among breast cancer survivors in the observational literature and compare findings with clinical trial data.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted, searching seven databases for studies published between January 2003 and October 2024. Study characteristics and adjusted analyses of the association between recreational physical activity and HRQOL were extracted. A qualitative synthesis categoriz

SUBMITTER: Tian E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12323690 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature