Oncology Nurse Advisor (10/21, Garlapow) reports, “Aerobic physical activity (APA) modestly reduced depressive symptoms in adults with cancer, with significant effects observed within 1 month of intervention and 6 to 12 months postintervention, according to results from a systematic review and meta-analysis.” The “study encompassed 25 randomized clinical trials with 1931 participants aged 18 to 80 years and showed a significant reduction in self-reported depression scores following APA interventions.” The findings were published in JAMA Network Open.
Related Links:
— “Physical Activity Reduced Long-Term Depression in Patients With Cancer,” Megan Garlapow, PhD, Oncology Nurse Advisor, October 21, 2024