RT Journal Article
T1 Respiratory Physiotherapy Intervention Strategies in the Sequelae of Breast Cancer Treatment: A Systematic Review
A1 Vinolo-Gil, Maria Jesus
A1 Martín-Valero, Rocío
A1 Martín-Vega, Francisco-Javier
A1 Rodríguez-Huguet, Manuel
A1 Pérez-Cabezas, Verónica
A1 González-Medina, Gloria
K1 Mamas -- Cáncer
AB Breast cancer treatments can trigger respiratory sequelae. Respiratory physiotherapy helps to eliminate or mitigate the sequelae by optimizing respiratory function. This systematic review aims to synthesize the scientific evidence and assess its quality regarding the use of respiratory physiotherapy in the sequelae of breast cancer. The Cochrane Library, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, PubMed, Web of Science, Scientific Electronic Library Online, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Literature Complete, and Scopus were searched. Study quality was determined using the PEDro scale, STROBE Statement, and Single-Case Experimental Design Scale. Ten studies, six clinical trials, one case study, and three observational studies were selected. The mean methodological quality of the clinical trials was 5.6, that of the case study was 7, and that of the observational studies was 56%. Respiratory physiotherapy has been observed to improve respiratory capacity, lung function, respiratory muscle strength, effort tolerance, dyspnea, fatigue, thoracic mobility, upper limb volume, sleep quality and quality of life, as well as sensitivity to adverse physiological reactions, nausea, vomiting, and anxiety. However, it is not effective for vasomotor symptoms. More clinical trials are needed. These studies should homogenize the techniques used, as well as improve their methodological quality
PB IOAP-MPDI
YR 2022
FD 2022-03-23
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/24117
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/24117
LA eng
NO Vinolo-Gil MJ, Martín-Valero R, Martín-Vega FJ, Rodríguez-Huguet M, Perez-Cabezas V, Gonzalez-Medina G. Respiratory Physiotherapy Intervention Strategies in the Sequelae of Breast Cancer Treatment: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022; 19(7):3800. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19073800
NO This research was funded by the Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy (University of Cadiz). Partial funding for open access charge: Universidad de Málaga,
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 21 ene 2026