Non-pharmacological interventions for cancer-related fatigue in men with prostate cancer undergoing treatment: A systematic review.

Authors
Category Systematic review
JournalJBI Library of Systematic Reviews
Year 2011
Review question/objective The objective of this systematic review is to synthesise the best evidence on the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for managing cancer-related fatigue in men with prostate cancer who are undergoing or have completed treatment. Inclusion criteria Types of participants This review will consider studies that include men with prostate cancer (regardless of staging, previous treatment or comorbidities), aged 18 years and over who are undergoing any treatment, or have completed any treatment for prostate cancer, within the previous 12 months. Types of intervention(s)/phenomena of interest This review will consider studies that evaluate non-pharmacological interventions, including (but not limited to): exercise, energy conservation, diet modification, counselling, education, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and meditation, using other non-pharmacological interventions or standard care as comparators. Types of outcomes This review will consider studies that include the following outcome measures: fatigue and Quality of Life (outcomes measured using existing, validated tools).
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