Effects of dance therapy in women with breast cancer: A systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer is an important public health problem with an increasing global incidence in the recent decades. Breast cancer has become the leading cause of death in women worldwide. Women suffering from breast cancer, as well as survivors, may experience some adverse effects of treatment-including cancer-related fatigue, sleep disorders, and pain-which may manifest alone or in combination with other symptoms. Non-pharmacological interventions, such as physical activity, have been associated with improvements in these adverse effects. This study aims to evaluate the effects of dance therapy in women with breast cancer.

Methods

We will perform a systematic review according to the Cochrane methodology. An overall search strategy will be developed and adapted for PubMed, Vi

SUBMITTER: Silva da Costa N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9231811 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature