Exercise Interventions to Manage Fatigue in Women With Gynecologic Cancer: A Systematic Review Link to DOI → Authors: Maqbali, M. and Hughes, C. and Dunwoody, L. and Rankin, J. P. and Hacker, E. D. and Gracey, J. Year: 2019 Journal: Oncol Nurs Forum Vol/Issue: Vol. 46, No. 1 Pages: 71-82 Study Characteristics Lifestyle Pillars Physical Activity Study Design Meta-analysis/Sys Review Abstract Problem IdentificationFatigue has a negative impact on the quality of life of patients with cancer. The aim of this review is to evaluate studies on the effectiveness of exercise interventions in reducing fatigue in women with gynecologic cancer.Literature SearchThe review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines using the CINAHL®, MEDLINE®, EMBASE, PsycINFO®, and Cochrane Library databases. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme was used for quality assessment.Data EvaluationFive studies met the inclusion criteria.SynthesisEvidence suggests that exercise interventions result in significant reductions in fatigue in women with gynecologic cancer. However, the current evidence is limited. Additional studies are required to address the dose-dependent outcomes of exercise interventions on fatigue in women with gynecologic cancer.Implications For NursingFindings support the positive effects of exercise interventions in reducing fatigue in women with gynecologic cancer, suggesting that healthcare professionals may consider including exercise programs into management plans for this population.