Trial reportBMJ open2016
Is referral of postsurgical colorectal cancer survivors to cardiac rehabilitation feasible and acceptable? A pragmatic pilot randomised controlled trial with embedded qualitative study.
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- Physical activity interventions for disease-related physical and mental health during and following treatment in people with non-advanced colorectal cancer.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2020Pooled it
- Cardio-Oncology Rehabilitation to Manage Cardiovascular Outcomes in Cancer Patients and Survivors: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.Circulation · 2019Guideline
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Physical Activity Interventions in Colorectal Cancer Survivors: An Evidence Evaluation Attempt Across Racial/Ethnic Groups.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Telerehabilitation Delivery of Multi-Modality Aphasia Therapy (M-MAT Tele): A Pilot Feasibility Trial.International journal of telerehabilitation · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of the perioperative encounter in promoting regular exercise and physical activity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.EClinicalMedicine · 2023Article
- Research Quality and Impact of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.JACC. CardioOncology · 2022Article
- Cancer and cardiovascular disease: The impact of cardiac rehabilitation and cardiorespiratory fitness on survival.International journal of cardiology · 2021Article
- Feasibility of integrating survivors of stroke into cardiac rehabilitation: A mixed methods pilot study.PloS one · 2021Article
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs for Cancer Survivors: A Scoping Review.Current epidemiology reports · 2020Article
- Smoking, alcohol consumption, diet and physical activity following stoma formation surgery, stoma-related concerns, and desire for lifestyle advice: a United Kingdom survey.BMC public health · 2019Article
- A physical activity intervention to improve the quality of life of patients with a stoma: a feasibility study protocol.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2019Article
- Physical activity referral to cardiac rehabilitation, leisure centre or telephone-delivered consultations in post-surgical people with breast cancer: a mixed methods process evaluation.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2018Article
- The feasibility and acceptability of trial procedures for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial of a structured physical activity intervention for people diagnosed with colorectal cancer: findings from a pilot trial of cardiac rehabilitation versus usual care (no rehabilitation) with an embedded qualitative study.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2016Article
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Abstract
objectives(1) Assess whether cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a feasible and acceptable model of rehabilitation for postsurgical colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors, (2) evaluate trial procedures. This article reports the results of the first objective. DESIGN AND
settingA pragmatic pilot randomised controlled trial with embedded qualitative study was conducted in 3 UK hospitals with CR facilities. Descriptive statistics were used to summarise trial parameters indicative of intervention feasibility and acceptability. Interviews and focus groups were conducted and data analysed thematically.
participantsPeople with CRC were considered for inclusion in the trial if they were ≥ 18 years old, diagnosed with primary CRC and in the recovery period postsurgery (they could still be receiving adjuvant therapy). 31% (n=41) of all eligible CRC survivors consented to participate in the trial. 22 of these CRC survivors, and 8 people with cardiovascular disease (CVD), 5 CRC nurses and 6 CR clinicians participated in the qualitative study.
interventionReferral of postsurgical CRC survivors to weekly CR exercise classes and information sessions. Classes included CRC survivors and people with CVD. CR nurses and physiotherapists were given training about cancer and exercise.
resultsBarriers to CR were protracted recoveries from surgery, ongoing treatments and poor mobility. No adverse events were reported during the trial, suggesting that CR is safe. 62% of participants completed the intervention as per protocol and had high levels of attendance. 20 health professionals attended the cancer and exercise training course, rating it as excellent. Participants perceived that CR increased CRC survivors' confidence and motivation to exercise, and offered peer support. CR professionals were concerned about CR capacity to accommodate cancer survivors and their ability to provide psychosocial support to this group of patients.
conclusionsCR is feasible and acceptable for postsurgical CRC survivors. A large-scale effectiveness trial of the intervention should be conducted. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ISRCTN63510637.
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