Walking is more effective than yoga at reducing sleep disturbance in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine whether walking is more effective than yoga at improving sleep disturbance in cancer patients.
Results Summary
Walking significantly improved sleep disturbance compared to yoga (p = 0.01), with adherence rate and outcome measurement tools identified as significant moderators. Moderate-intensity walking was the most frequently used intervention and was recommended for cancer patients with sleep disturbance.
Population
Breast cancer patients (majority) and other cancer patients.
Effective Dosage
Moderate-intensity walking (specific frequency/duration not detailed).
Duration
Not specified.
Interactions
None mentioned.
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
walking | decrease | sleep disturbance | cancer patients | - | significantly improved | #1 |
walking | decrease | sleep disturbance | cancer patients | - | more effective than yoga | #2 |
moderate-intensity walking | decrease | sleep disturbance | cancer patients | - | recommended | #3 |
This review aimed to determine whether walking is more effective than yoga at improving sleep disturbance in cancer patients. A systematic search of randomized controlled trials was performed in the PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, CNKI, Airiti Library, and other health-related databases. Twenty-five studies were identified with a total of 1918 participants. The Pittsburgh sleep quality index was the most commonly used outcome measurement tool, and moderate-intensity walking was the most frequently used intervention. The majority of the included subjects were breast cancer patients. Overall, walking significantly improved sleep disturbance compared to yoga (p = 0.01). Statistically significant moderators included adherence rate for walking (p < 0.001) and allocation concealment and outcome measurement tool for yoga (p = 0.04; p = 0.03). We concluded that walking is more effective than yoga in improving sleep disturbance in cancer patients. Thus, moderate-intensity walking is recommended for cancer patients with sleep disturbance.