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Title: Using exercise based interventions for the treatment of cancer related fatigue: a meta analysis
Authors: McMillan, Elliott
Keywords: Cancer;Palliative treatment;Complications;Fatigue;Therapy;Effect of exercise on;Exercise therapy
Issue Date: 2009
Abstract: Background: Cancer Related Fatigue (CRF) is recognized as the most prevalent and distressing symptom affecting cancer patients and survivors. Although the of CRF is a new field of research, many studies have investigated the role of exercise for the management of CRF. Results from these studies are inconsistent and difficulties interpreting the literature make it impossible to draw accurate conclusions regarding its effectiveness.
URI: http://knowledgecommons.lakeheadu.ca/handle/2453/118
metadata.etd.degree.discipline: Kinesiology
metadata.etd.degree.name: Master of Science
metadata.etd.degree.level: Master
metadata.dc.contributor.advisor: Newhouse, Ian
metadata.dc.contributor.committeemember: Montelpare, William
McLeod, Brian
Appears in Collections:Electronic Theses and Dissertations from 2009

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