Kendra Zadravec

Ms. Kendra Zadravec


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Academic Career Length

7Years (2020-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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17 February 2020 in Physical Therapy
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KCKristin Campbell
Kristin Campbell
KZKendra Zadravec
Kendra Zadravec
KCKelcey A Colalillo
Kelcey A Colalillo
ECElizabeth Chesley
Elizabeth Chesley
FWFlorian Wolf
Florian Wolf
MJMichelle Janelsins
Michelle Janelsins
Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI), often called “chemo-brain” or “chemo-fog,” is a common side effect among adults with cancer, which can persist well after treatment completion. Accumulating evidence demonstrates exercise can improve cognitive function in healthy older adults and adults with cognitive impairments, suggesting exercise may play a role in managing CRCI. The purpose was to perform a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to understand the effect of exercise on CRCI. Relevant literature was retrieved from CINAHL, Medline (Ovid), and EMBASE. Eligible articles were RCTs that prescribed aerobic, resistance, combined aerobic/resistance, or mind-body (eg, yoga or Qigong) exercise during or following cancer treatment and included cognitive function outcome measures. Descriptive information and Cohen d effect sizes were directly extracted or calculated for included trials. Twenty-nine trials were included in the final analysis. A statistically significant effect of exercise on self-reported cognitive function, both during and postadjuvant treatment, was reported in 12 trials (41%) (Cohen d range: 0.24–1.14), most commonly using the EORTC QLQ-C30. Ten trials (34%) performed neuropsychological testing to evaluate cognitive function; however, only 3 trials in women with breast cancer reported a significant effect of exercise (Cohen d range: 0.41–1.47). Few RCTs to date have evaluated the effect of exercise on CRCI as a primary outcome. Twenty-six trials (90%) in this review evaluated CRCI as secondary analyses. Evidence supporting exercise as a strategy to address CRCI is limited. Future research evaluating CRCI as a primary outcome, including self-reported and objective measures, is needed to confirm the possible role of exercise in preventing and managing cognitive impairments in adults with cancer.


1 July 2020 in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
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KZKendra Zadravec
Kendra Zadravec
LMLogan Meyers
Logan Meyers
CMCameron J. Mitchell
Cameron J. Mitchell
HLHoward Lim
Howard Lim
JWJackie L. Whittaker
Jackie L. Whittaker
KCKristin L. Campbell
Kristin L. Campbell

1 October 2024 in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
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KZKendra Zadravec
Kendra Zadravec
KBKelcey A. Bland
Kelcey A. Bland
NLNathalie LeVasseur
Nathalie LeVasseur
CSChristine Simmons
Christine Simmons
ASAmirrtha Srikanthan
Amirrtha Srikanthan
KCKristin L. Campbell
Kristin L. Campbell