Exercise and colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of exercise safety, feasibility and effectiveness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This meta-analysis evaluated the safety, feasibility and effect of exercise among individuals with colorectal cancer.

Methods

A database search (CINAHL, Ebscohost, MEDLINE, Pubmed, ProQuest Health and Medical Complete, ProQuest Nursing, Science Direct) for randomised, controlled, exercise trials involving individuals with colorectal cancer, published before January 1, 2020 was undertaken. Safety (adverse events), feasibility (withdrawal and adherence rates) and effect data (health outcomes including quality of life, QoL) were abstracted. Risk difference (RD) and standardised mean differences (SMD) were calculated to compare safety and effects between exercise and usual care (UC). Subgroup analyses were conducted to assess whether outcomes differed by exercise mode

SUBMITTER: Singh B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7513291 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature