High-intensity interval training in the prehabilitation of cancer patients-a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To evaluate the impact of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on health-related outcome parameters in the prehabilitation of patients diagnosed with cancer.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies on HIIT in cancer prehabilitation conducted by screening standard databases from their inception to March 30, 2020. Outcomes of interest included cardiorespiratory fitness, feasibility, safety, clinical, and patient-reported outcomes.

Results

Of the 855 identified studies, 8 articles met the inclusion criteria (7 randomized, 1 non-randomized controlled trial) with a total of 896 patients. The study protocols were heterogeneous, but the methodological quality ranged from good to high according to PEDro scale. Meta-analysis revealed a s

SUBMITTER: Palma S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7892520 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature