Prescribing pre‐ and post‐operative physical activity interventions for people undergoing breast cancer surgery: A qualitative systematic review
Lauren Howe,
Andy Husband,
Anna Robinson‐Barella
Abstract:IntroductionUndertaking physical activity, pre‐ and post‐operatively, can benefit recovery time and improve post‐surgical outcomes. One cohort of patients that have reported these benefits are those undergoing surgery for breast cancer. Yet, what remains unclear is the level to which physical activity interventions are implemented into standard surgical care for patients with breast cancer.AimsThis systematic review aimed to examine existing qualitative evidence focusing on pre‐ and post‐operative physical act… Show more
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