Quality of life and physical activity in long-term (≥5 years post-diagnosis) colorectal cancer survivors - systematic review.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Due to the increasing number of long-term (≥5 years post diagnosis) colorectal cancer survivors, long-term quality of life of these patients is highly relevant. Several studies have reported a positive association between physical activity and quality of life in colorectal cancer survivors, however, so far no systematic review has been published which focuses on long-term colorectal cancer survivors. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A systematic review was conducted using the databases PubMed, Web of Science, PsychINFO, and CINAHL. Studies which investigated associations between physical activity and quality of life in long-term colorectal cancer survivors were included. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Ten articles based on seven studies were identified. Long-term colorectal cancer survivors who wer

SUBMITTER: Eyl RE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5984808 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature