Table 1 Characteristics of the studies included in the review
Author year | Population | Intervention | Follow-up | Outcome | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abrahão, 2015 [6] | 42 | Intervention (n = 21) cardiovascular training Control group (n = 21) (usual care and information about the disease) | 03 months | Quality of life | The intervention group presented a significant improvement in the physical health and vitality aspect, in the general health aspect no significant differences were found (SF36 health survey questionnaire) |
Arriens, 2015 [9] | 32 | Intervention (n = 18) (supplementation with fish oil) Control group (n = 14) (placebo) | 06 months | Quality of life | The intervention group presented a significant improvement in the mental health and vitality aspect (SF36 health survey questionnaire) |
Boström, 2016 [7] | 31 | Intervention (n = 17) (physical activity) Control group (n = 14) (usual care) | 12 months | Quality of life | The intervention group had improved mental health, there was no significant improvement in the general health aspect (SF36 health survey questionnaire). |
Navarrete, 2010 [4] | 45 | Intervention (n = 21) (cognitive behavioral therapy) Control group (n = 24) (health care, moderate exercise, balanced diet and plenty of rest) | 15 months | Quality of life | The intervention group had a significant reduction in the level of depression, anxiety and daily stress and a significant improvement in QoL and somatic symptoms (SF36 health survey questionnaire). |
Navarrete et al, 2010 [8] | 34 | Intervention (n = 18) cognitive behavioral therapy Control group (n = 16) (usual care) | 15 months | Quality of life | The intervention group presented improvement in the level of physical function, vitality, general health perception andmental health (SF36 health survey questionnaire). |
Shamehki, 2017 [5] | 68 | Intervention (n = 32) (supplementation of green tea extract) Control group (n = 36) (placebo) | 03 months | Quality of life | The intervention group presented a significant increase in hrvitality and general health (SF36 health survey questionnaire). |
Strand, 2013 [10] | 48 | Intervention (n = 11) (epratuzumab 720 mg/m2) Control group (n = 37) (placebo) | 12 months | Quality of life | The intervention group showed evident improvements in the mean SF-36 scores (SF36 health survey questionnaire). |