Article

This article is the first part of a systematic review of evidence for the
effectiveness of cancer rehabilitation interventions within the scope of
occupational therapy that address the activity and participation needs of adult
cancer survivors. This article focuses on the importance of physical activity and
symptom management. Strong evidence supports the use of exercise for
cancer-related fatigue and indicates that lymphedema is not exacerbated by
exercise. Moderate evidence supports the use of yoga to relieve anxiety and
depression and indicates that exercise as a whole may contribute to a return to
precancer levels of sexual activity. The results of this review support inclusion
of occupational therapy in cancer rehabilitation and reveal a significant need
for more research to explore ways occupational therapy can positively influence
the outcomes of cancer survivors. Part 2 of the review also appears in this
issue.
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