The Effects of Physical Activity on Health and Quality of Life in Adolescent Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are numerous published controlled trials assessing the safety and the benefits of physical activity (PA) for child and adult cancer survivors. However, trials exclusively comprised of adolescent cancer survivors aged 13-19 years, who may experience different health and quality of life (QOL) effects as a function of their developmental status, are lacking. Rather, some trials have included both adolescent and child cancer survivors together.

Objective

The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize the findings from randomized controlled trails (RCTs) and controlled clinical trials (CCTs) investigating the effects of PA on health and QOL outcomes in samples comprised of >50% adolescent cancer survivors to summarize the current state of evidence, identify

SUBMITTER: Wurz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5369629 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature