Document Type : Review articles
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Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt.
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Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt..
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Department of chest Diseases, Faculty of medicine, Kasr El-Ainy, Cairo University, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: The most prevalent and upsetting side effect of lung cancer and its therapy is now known to be fatigue. Cancer treatments, such as radiation, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, can cause fatigue, which may already be present prior to the start of treatment. A wide range of psychological and physical symptoms are linked to lung cancer and its therapy, and these side effects can last for years after a patient finishes treatment. Fatigue may increase with treatment, so healthcare professionals should emphasize the role of fatigue management to decrease patient stress and improve quality of life, especially during treatment, to encourage patients to continue their treatment. Functional issues such soft tissue tightness, joint stiffness, fatigue, edema or swelling, and muscle weakness can all be improved with exercise treatment while also enhancing HRQoL.
Purpose: To determine the effect of therapeutic exercise on fatigue as primary outcome and secondary outcomes as HRQoL for any lung cancer patient.
Materials and Methods: Randomized controlled trials concerning the effectiveness of exercise training on lung cancer patients Related fatigue were included. Data Sources: We searched in MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, SPORT Discus, and Web of Science from January 2022to October2023. Data Synthesis: thirteen studies were included. Data were assessed in a random-effects model.
Results: Data Extraction: This Study was extracted using Methodological quality assessment (PEDro Scale, Sackett scale). Risk of bias: was assessed by the Revised Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool for Randomized Trials searching for Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation.
Conclusion: From clinical evidence the therapeutic exercise had positive effect on lung cancer related fatigue and HRQoL.
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