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- The study evaluates how different types and frequencies of exercise impact the psychological health of adults with cancer, focusing on outcomes like depression, anxiety, and mood.
- After analyzing 81 relevant studies, the meta-analysis found that exercise can lead to small to moderate improvements in psychological health, with an overall effect size of 0.32.
- It suggests that exercise regimens should be tailored to individual psychological needs and physical capabilities to maximize mental health benefits for cancer patients.
Article Abstract
Background: Evaluate evidence for the effects of exercise on psychological health in adults diagnosed with cancer. Investigate the effects of different exercise frequencies, intensities, durations, and types on specific psychological health outcomes measuring depression, anxiety, mood, or quality of life.
Methods: Six electronic databases searched from inception to May 2024. Randomised Control Trials (RCTs) evaluating effects of exercise on psychological health in adults diagnosed with cancer were included. A random-effects meta-analysis was completed to evaluate effect. Separate meta-analyses were conducted, with subgroups, to evalutate effect of exercise frequency, intensity, duration, and type.
Results: Eighty-one studies were included, yielding 205 individual effect sizes across various psychological health outcomes. Exercise interventions demonstrated small to moderate positive effects on psychological health outcomes (combined effect size: = 0.32, 95% 0.22; 0.42). Subgroup analysis revealed positive effects across specific outcomes (depression, anxiety, mood, quality of life). Notably, effect sizes varied between specific outcome measures and exercise variable subgroups.
Conclusion: To achieve optimal positive outcomes for psychological health, exercise dosages should consider psychological symptom profile alongside patient characteristics and physical capacity. This meta-analysis provides robust evidence to support the effectiveness of various exercises dosages targeting specific psychological health conditions and symptoms among individuals diagnosed with cancer.
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