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Pre-rehabilitation interventions for patients with head and neck cancers: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ishith SethGabriella BullochKirby R QinYi XieBenjamin SebastianHann LiewWarren Matthew RozenChun Hin Angus Lee
Published in: Head & neck (2023)
Prehabilitation programs based on exercise, nutrition, or psychoeducation demonstrated improved post-interventional outcomes in HNC, such as quality of life, and mortality and morbidity. Studies with longer follow-ups and larger sample sizes, and investigations comparing nutritional supplements with exercise programs are needed.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • high intensity
  • public health
  • resistance training
  • cardiovascular events
  • risk factors
  • type diabetes
  • young adults
  • body composition
  • skeletal muscle
  • insulin resistance