Exercise and cancer-related fatigue in adults: a systematic review of previous systematic reviews with meta-analyses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Conduct a systematic review of previous systematic reviews with meta-analysis to determine the effects of exercise (aerobic, strength or both) on cancer-related-fatigue (CRF) in adults with any type of cancer.

Methods

Systematic reviews with meta-analyses of previous randomized controlled trials published through July of 2016 were included by searching six electronic databases and cross-referencing. Dual-selection and data abstraction were conducted. Methodological quality was assessed using the Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR) instrument. Standardized mean differences (SMD) that were pooled using random-effects models were included as the effect size. In addition, 95% prediction intervals (PI), number needed-to-treat (NNT) and percentile improve

SUBMITTER: Kelley GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5651567 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature