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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Jan 15, 2022; 14(1): 319-333
Published online Jan 15, 2022. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v14.i1.319
Effects of cognitive behavior therapy combined with Baduanjin in patients with colorectal cancer
Zheng-Gen Lin, Ren-Dong Li, Fu-Lu Ai, Song Li, Xin-An Zhang
Zheng-Gen Lin, School of Social and Physical Education, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang 110102, Liaoning Province, China
Ren-Dong Li, Physical Education Department, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang 110142, Liaoning Province, China
Fu-Lu Ai, Department of General Surgery (VIP Ward), Liaoning Tumor Hospital, Shenyang 110042, Liaoning Province, China
Song Li, Martial Arts and Dance Academy, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang 110102, Liaoning Province, China
Xin-An Zhang, College of Kinesiology, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang 110102, Liaoning Province, China
Author contributions: Lin ZG contributed to conception of the study; Li RD performed the experiments and wrote the manuscript; Ai FL contributed significantly to data analysis and manuscript preparation; Li S helped perform the data analysis with constructive discussions; Zhang XA contributed significantly to data analysis and manuscript preparation; Li S and Zhang XA contributed equally to the article and should be regarded as co-corresponding authors.
Supported by The Scientific Research Funds Project of Liaoning Education Department, No. LJC2019ST02.
Institutional review board statement: This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of Liaoning Cancer Hospital.
Clinical trial registration statement: Clinical Trial registration was not conducted for this study.
Informed consent statement: All patients gave informed consent.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Data sharing statement: Technical appendix, statistical code, and dataset available from the corresponding author at zhangxa2725@163.com.
CONSORT 2010 statement: The manuscript was checked according to the CONSORT 2010.
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Corresponding author: Song Li, MSc, Additional Professor, Martial Arts and Dance Academy, Shenyang Sport University, No. 36 Jinqiansong East Road, Sujiatun District, Shenyang 110102, Liaoning Province, China. cuiluxiang@syty.edu.cn
Received: June 10, 2021
Peer-review started: June 10, 2021
First decision: July 16, 2021
Revised: July 30, 2021
Accepted: September 10, 2021
Article in press: September 10, 2021
Published online: January 15, 2022
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Core Tip: Cognitive behavior therapy combined with body-building Baduanjin exercise can improve cancer-induced fatigue and cognitive impairment in colorectal cancer patients after chemotherapy, and improve their quality of life. The quality of life of colorectal cancer patients may be related to cancer-induced fatigue and cognitive level. Cognitive behavior therapy combined with exercise intervention deserves to be promoted in cancer patients.