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Exercise interventions for adults after liver transplantation.
Èlia Pérez-Amate1, Marta Roqué-Figuls2, Miguel Fernández-González3
1Medical Oncology, Catalan Institute of Oncology, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|May 19, 2023
Summary
Exercise interventions show uncertain effects on mortality and quality of life for liver transplant recipients. More research is needed to determine the benefits and harms of physical activity post-transplantation.
Area of Science:
- Transplantation Medicine
- Exercise Physiology
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Exercise may reduce metabolic syndrome complications in liver transplant recipients.
- Physical activity is crucial for counteracting post-transplant metabolic disturbances and improving function.
- Regular exercise aids recovery and return to daily life after transplantation.
Conclusions:
- Very low-certainty evidence makes the role of exercise training in liver transplant recipients uncertain regarding mortality, quality of life, and physical function.
- Limited data exist for cardiovascular outcomes and adverse events.
- Larger trials with blinded outcome assessment are needed, adhering to SPIRIT and CONSORT guidelines.
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