Effects of home-based exercise on anxiety, depression, cancer-related fatigue, and quality of life in colorectal cancer patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - Scorecard - MDSpire

Effects of home-based exercise on anxiety, depression, cancer-related fatigue, and quality of life in colorectal cancer patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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  • Jing Yang

  • Qiao Zeng

  • Lili Jiang

  • Jie Yang

  • May 7, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Impact of Home-Based Exercise on Anxiety, Depression, Cancer-Related Fatigue, and Quality of Life Among Colorectal Cancer Patients: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsHome-based exercise as a complementary intervention to reduce anxiety and fatigue.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

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Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Implement home-based exercise programs as a complementary therapy, ideally 3-5 times a week for 30-60 minutes.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Home-based exercise may enhance quality of life and reduce anxiety and fatigue; consider patient safety and contraindications.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Encourage patient autonomy in exercise scheduling and incorporate patient feedback into program design.

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