Effects of activity pacing–related interventions on cancer-related fatigue and classification of behavior change techniques: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Yoichi Shimizu, Katsunori Tsuji, Akiko Hanai, Mai Hosokawa · 2026
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Yoichi Shimizu, Katsunori Tsuji, Akiko Hanai, and Mai Hosokawa review activity pacing for cancer fatigue, in a paper published in 2026. Pacing means balancing activity and rest across the day, rather than pushing through or stopping altogether. It is widely used alongside exercise advice, but its benefit for cancer-related fatigue was unproven.
Searching four databases, the team found ten studies that fit, seven of them randomized trials. Pooled results showed a small effect that could be chance overall, with wide variation between studies. One subgroup stood out: patients on chemotherapy, mostly with breast cancer, gained a moderate, clear benefit. The common techniques were goal setting, social support, and graded tasks that grow step by step. The authors say pacing deserves a place for patients in active treatment.
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| CREATOR | Yoichi Shimizu, Katsunori Tsuji, Akiko Hanai, Mai Hosokawa |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 59 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |