Effect of exercise interventions on cognitive function in breast cancer patients and survivors: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exercise has been shown to facilitate cognitive function; however, data on changes in cognitive function in response to exercise interventions among breast cancer patients and survivors, who frequently experience cognitive impairment, have not been comprehensively synthesized. Therefore, this study aims to examine the impact of exercise interventions on cognitive function among breast cancer patients and survivors.

Methods

Electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched from inception to December 25, 2024. A three-level meta-analysis was performed in R utilizing the standard mean difference. Moderators including cognitive function domains, sample characteristics (i.e., age and timing of exercise), and exercise regimen (i.e., frequen

SUBMITTER: Hung CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12552352 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature