Non-pharmacological therapies for quality of life in women with breast cancer: a protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

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Introduction

Breast cancer (BC) is the most frequently diagnosed cancer worldwide. Both the disease itself and the side effects of its treatments significantly impair the quality of life (QoL) of women with BC. Non-pharmacological therapies (NPTs), including exercise therapies, mindfulness-based interventions, cognitive therapies, acupoint therapies, and other complementary therapies, are increasingly being employed to improve the QoL for women with BC. However, the effects and acceptability of NPTs may vary depending on the treatment phases (intra-treatment and post-treatment) of the women with BC. This systematic review and network meta-analysis aims to compare the effects and acceptability of NPTs among women with BC across different treatment phases.

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SUBMITTER: Lou T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12366598 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature