Effectiveness of Therapeutic Exercise for Children Undergoing Treatment for Cancer: A Systematic Review.

IF 1.3 4区医学 Q3 PEDIATRICS

Pediatric Physical Therapy Pub Date : 2024-10-01 DOI:10.1097/PEP.0000000000001122

Miriam Linero-Bocanegra, Celia García-Conejo, Laura Ramírez-Pérez, Antonio Ignacio Cuesta-Vargas, Manuel Trinidad-Fernández

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Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic physical exercise (TPE) interventions on the physical functioning, psychosocial well-being, and quality of life (QoL) of children undergoing treatment for cancer.

Method: Systematic review: databases were searched in April 2023. Selection criteria: children (<18 years old) undergoing treatment for cancer or a malignant neoplasm, randomized controlled trial design, utilization of TPE, and including physical and psychosocial outcomes. Internal validity was measured with Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale.

Results: Seven randomized controlled trials were included. Most studies showed that strength, fatigue, and QoL improved after the intervention. Cardiorespiratory capacity through 6-minute walk test and physical activity levels were better in the experimental groups. No changes were noted in other variables.

Conclusions: This review supports the importance of a TPE program during cancer treatment, with the aim of maintaining physical capacities and counteracting physical inactivity.

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治疗性运动对接受癌症治疗的儿童的效果：系统回顾：儿童癌症治疗运动。

目的：评估治疗性体育锻炼（TPE）干预对接受癌症治疗的儿童的身体机能、社会心理健康和生活质量（QoL）的影响：系统综述：2023 年 4 月检索数据库。选择标准：儿童：纳入了七项随机对照试验。大多数研究表明，干预后体力、疲劳和 QoL 均有所改善。实验组通过 6 分钟步行测试获得的心肺能力和体力活动水平有所提高。结论：本综述支持在癌症治疗期间开展 TPE 计划的重要性，该计划旨在保持体能和消除缺乏运动的情况。

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Pediatric Physical Therapy PEDIATRICS-REHABILITATION

CiteScore

1.50

自引率

18.80%

发文量

147

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Pediatric Physical Therapy is an indexed international journal, that publishes peer reviewed research related to the practice of physical therapy for children with movement disorders. The editorial board is comprised of an international panel of researchers and clinical scholars that oversees a rigorous peer review process. The journal serves as the official journal for the pediatric physical therapy professional organizations in the Netherlands, Switzerland, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States. The journal includes articles that support evidenced based practice of physical therapy for children with neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and developmental conditions that lead to disorders of movement, and research reports that contribute to the foundational sciences of pediatric physical therapy, ranging from biomechanics and pediatric exercise science to neurodevelopmental science. To these ends the journal publishes original research articles, systematic reviews directed to specific clinical questions that further the science of physical therapy, clinical guidelines and case reports that describe unusual conditions or cutting edge interventions with sound rationale. The journal adheres to the ethical standards of theInternational Committee of Medical Journal Editors.