Meta-Analysis
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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2022; 10(10): 3143-3155
Published online Apr 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i10.3143
Effects of physical exercise on the quality-of-life of patients with haematological malignancies and thrombocytopenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Yu-Pei Yang, Shuang-Jun Pan, Shu-Lin Qiu, Tao-Hsin Tung
Yu-Pei Yang, Department of Hematology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai 317000, Zhejiang Province, China
Shuang-Jun Pan, Department of Neurosurgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai 317000, Zhejiang Province, China
Shu-Lin Qiu, Institute for Hospital Management, Tsing Hua University, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong Province, China
Tao-Hsin Tung, Evidence-Based Medicine Center, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai 317000, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Yang YP and Pan SJ conducted the study and drafted the manuscript; Pan SJ participated in the design and data collection of the study; Yang YP and Qiu SL calculated the results of this study; Tung TH conceived the study and participated in its design and coordination; all of the authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Tao-Hsin Tung, PhD, Director, Evidence-Based Medicine Center, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, No. 150 Ximen Road, Linhai 317000, Zhejiang Province, China. ch2876@yeah.net
Received: August 13, 2021
Peer-review started: August 13, 2021
First decision: October 20, 2021
Revised: November 2, 2021
Accepted: January 25, 2022
Article in press: January 25, 2022
Published online: April 6, 2022
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Core Tip: Effective strategies are needed to alleviate side effects and prevent the physical and psychosocial degeneration of patients in active treatment for haematological malignancies. This meta-analysis examined the effects of physical exercise on quality of life (QoL) of patients with haematological malignancies and thrombocytopenia. The results indicated that physical exercise improves the QoL of these patients, especially in terms of emotional functioning and pain management.