ArticleCancer nursing
The effect of a community-based exercise intervention on symptoms and quality of life.
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- Impact of an Asian Community-Based Cancer Rehabilitation Program on Health-Related Quality of Life.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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- Influence of social and behavioral determinants on health-related quality of life among cancer survivors in the USA.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
- Study protocol for the investigation of the clinical effectiveness of a physical activity behaviour change intervention for individuals living with and beyond cancer.Contemporary clinical trials communications · 2022Article
- Multimodal Exercise Effects in Older Adults Depend on Sleep, Movement Biography, and Habitual Physical Activity: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundModerate-intensity physical activity in women with breast cancer has been reported to improve physical and psychological outcomes. However, initiation and adherence to a routine physical activity program for cancer survivors after therapy may be challenging.
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and effect of a community-based exercise intervention on physical and psychological symptoms and quality of life in breast cancer survivors.
methodsA 1-group pretest-posttest design was used to evaluate a thrice weekly, 4- to 6-month supervised exercise intervention on symptoms and quality of life. Data were collected at baseline and end of the intervention, using the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial Checklist, the Symptom Distress Scale, the Centers for Epidemiology Scale for Depression, and the Medical Outcomes Short Form.
resultsThere were 26 participants, with a mean (SD) age of 51.3 (6.2) years; most were married, well educated, and employed. The intervention was delivered at 3 community fitness centers, and adherence ranged from 75% to 98%. Vasomotor, musculoskeletal, and cognitive symptoms were common, but only muscle stiffness, fatigue, and depression significantly changed over time (P = .04, .05, and .01, respectively). Quality of life improved significantly in the areas of physical, emotional, and social function; pain; vitality; and mental health.
conclusionsProviding an exercise intervention in the community where women live and work is feasible and improves physical, psychological, and functional well-being. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Exercise is a key component of cancer rehabilitation and needs to be integrated into our standard care.
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