Exercise interventions for cancer survivors: a meta-analysis of quality of life outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exercise improves quality of life (QOL) in cancer survivors, although characteristics of efficacious exercise interventions for this population have not been identified.

Purpose

The present meta-analysis examines the efficacy of exercise interventions in improving QOL in cancer survivors, as well as features that may moderate such effects.

Method

Studies were identified and coded, and QOL effect sizes were calculated and analyzed for trends.

Results

Overall, exercise interventions increased QOL, but this tendency depended to some extent on exercise and patient features. Although several features were associated with effect sizes, models revealed that interventions were particularly successful if they targeted more intense aerobic exercise and address

SUBMITTER: Ferrer RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3712334 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature