A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial About the Influence of Kyusho Jitsu Exercise on Self-efficacy, Fear, Depression, and Distress of Breast Cancer Patients within Follow-up Care.

Introduction: Breast cancer survivors are faced with several psychological issues. We report the influence on self-efficacy by a holistic orientated training schedule based on the "Kyusho Jitsu" martial art and explore the effects on self-efficacy, distress, fear, and depression.

Methods: Breast cancer survivors (N = 51) were randomly assigned to an intervention (n = 30) or control group (n = 21).