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Annals of Behavioral Medicine
Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine 1/2011

01-02-2011 | Original Article

Exercise Interventions for Cancer Survivors: A Meta-Analysis of Quality of Life Outcomes

Authors: Rebecca A. Ferrer, Ph.D., Tania B. Huedo-Medina, Ph.D., Blair T. Johnson, Ph.D., Stacey Ryan, D.P.T., Linda S. Pescatello, Ph.D.

Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

Background

Exercise improves quality of life (QOL) in cancer survivors, although characteristics of efficacious exercise interventions for this population have not been identified.

Purpose

The present meta-analysis examines the efficacy of exercise interventions in improving QOL in cancer survivors, as well as features that may moderate such effects.

Method

Studies were identified and coded, and QOL effect sizes were calculated and analyzed for trends.

Results

Overall, exercise interventions increased QOL, but this tendency depended to some extent on exercise and patient features. Although several features were associated with effect sizes, models revealed that interventions were particularly successful if they targeted more intense aerobic exercise and addressed women. These tendencies emerged over longer periods of time and were more prominent in studies with higher methodological quality.

Conclusion

Appropriately designed exercise interventions enhance QOL for cancer survivors and this pattern is especially evident for women. Limitations are discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Exercise Interventions for Cancer Survivors: A Meta-Analysis of Quality of Life Outcomes
Authors
Rebecca A. Ferrer, Ph.D.
Tania B. Huedo-Medina, Ph.D.
Blair T. Johnson, Ph.D.
Stacey Ryan, D.P.T.
Linda S. Pescatello, Ph.D.
Publication date
01-02-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Annals of Behavioral Medicine / Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 0883-6612
Electronic ISSN: 1532-4796
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-010-9225-1

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