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SYSTEMATIC REVIEW article

Oncol.Rev.
Sec. Oncology Reviews: Reviews
Volume 18 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/or.2024.1360480

Barriers and Facilitators Related to Undertaking Physical Activities in Colorectal Cancer Patients: A Scoping Review

Provisionally accepted
Hu Yan Hu Yan 1Chang Shuying Chang Shuying 2*Zhao Rui Zhao Rui 1*
  • 1 Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
  • 2 Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China

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    Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) and its treatments cause significant acute, chronic, or latent adverse effects, leading to decreased physical function and quality of life. Robust evidence supports the positive effects of physical activity (PA) on various health outcomes in CRC patients.However, there is limited understanding regarding the factors that influence PA engagement, including facilitators, preferences, and barriers in this population.Purpose This scoping review aims to document the breadth and depth of literature concerning the various aspects of PA participation among patients with CRC. We conducted a scoping review of PA among CRC patients.We searched several databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane, from their inception to July 25, 2023.Multiple reviewers were involved in all screening and data abstractions. The search yielded 834 individual citations after removing duplicates.After screening the titles and abstracts, 20 articles underwent full-text review, and 11 were included.Our research findings indicate that among CRC patients, the most prevalent facilitators/preferences for PA are understanding its importance and perceiving its benefits, whereas treatment-related effects and lack of time are the most common barriers.CRC patients have unique facilitators and barriers concerning PA. Further research and clinical interventions are required to support and encourage this population to participate in and maintain regular PA.

    Keywords: Physical activities, colorectal cancer, barriers, Facilitators, Scoping review

    Received: 23 Dec 2023; Accepted: 22 Feb 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Yan, Shuying and Rui. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence:
    Chang Shuying, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450000, Henan Province, China
    Zhao Rui, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China

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