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Cancer treatments can impair neurocognitive functions, affecting daily activities. Activity-based interventions show promise for rehabilitation, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

Keywords:

cognitive impairment cognitive rehabilitation physical activity

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Oncology
Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

Cancer treatments frequently cause long-term neurocognitive impairments.
These cognitive deficits hinder daily functioning and independence.
Existing rehabilitation models include "bottom-up" and "top-down" approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of activity interventions for neurocognitive deficits post-cancer.
To explore the impact of these interventions on daily activities and cognitive functions.

Main Methods:

Review of neurological rehabilitation interventions.
Focus on activity-based interventions.
Call for empirical examination of intervention components and outcomes.

Main Results:

Activity interventions demonstrate potential for improving both daily activities and neurocognitive functions.
Current evidence suggests promise but requires further investigation.

Conclusions:

Activity interventions are a promising avenue for neurocognitive rehabilitation after cancer.
Future research must precisely define intervention components and assess both cognitive and activity-based outcomes.