Exercise interventions for patients with gynaecological cancer

PATIENTS WITH GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCER: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

Presenter: Lin K-Y

This module addresses:

Question: Are exercise interventions effective for patients with

gynaecological cancer?

Conclusion: Exercise intervention for patients with gynaecological cancer

appears to be effective at improving physical activity levels and body

mass index. The majority of studies provided exercise intervention as a

part of the multi-component intervention programs. Therefore, further

research is required to examine the effects of exercise intervention alone

in this population.

Key Practice Points:

• Exercise interventions may be effective in improving physical activity

levels and body mass index in patients with gynaecological cancer.

• Health care professionals may provide some form of exercise

intervention to this population.

• The optimal exercise type and dosage remain unknown.

CPD Points: 0.25