Physical exercise and quality of life in patients with prostate cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Júlio Araújo RendeiroCesar Augusto Medeiros Paiva RodriguesLetícia de Barros Rocha Rodrigo Santiago Barbosa Rocha Marianne Lucena da Silva Katiane da Costa Cunha

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)

Most studies show an improvement in the quality of life of patients when they practice physical exercise, perceived by increasing the score of the instrument in question. However, methodological and heterogeneous differences between the studies increase the analysis bias.

Keyphrases

prostate cancer
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
primary care
prognostic factors
mental health
physical activity
radical prostatectomy
peritoneal dialysis
social support
quality improvement
patient reported