ArticleBMC palliative care2016
Strength in numbers: patient experiences of group exercise within hospice palliative care.
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- Experiences and requirements in nutritional management of patients with esophageal cancer: a systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Pooled it
- The effects of physical exercise in the palliative care phase for people with advanced cancer: a systematic review with meta-analysis.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2023Pooled it
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- "It gave me a sense of achievement and a sense of purpose"-a qualitative study of patient experiences of a virtually supervised exercise program for adults with advanced cancer and cachexia.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Trial
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- Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of therapeutic exercise versus myofascial trigger point therapy in the treatment of shoulder tendinopathies: a randomised controlled trial.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2024Article
- Can psychedelics enhance group psychotherapy? A discussion on the therapeutic factors.Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) · 2023Article
- A survey of hospice day services in the United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland : how did hospices offer social support to palliative care patients, pre-pandemic?BMC palliative care · 2022Review
- The ESCAPE trial for older people with chronic low back pain: Protocol of a randomized controlled trial.PloS one · 2022Article
- Barriers and Facilitators to Exercise Participation Among Frail Older African American Assisted Living Residents.Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society · 2021Article
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- Patient experiences of a physiotherapy-led multidisciplinary rehabilitative intervention after successful treatment for oesophago-gastric cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2018Article
- Lifestyle Medicine Interventions in Patients With Advanced Disease Receiving Palliative or Hospice Care.American journal of lifestyle medicineReview
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Abstract
backgroundExercise is increasingly recognized as a core component of palliative rehabilitation. The group exercise model is often adopted as a means of reaching more patients with limited resource. Despite the growth of quantitative research examining this area of practice, few qualitative studies have looked at the patient experience of participating in group exercise in a palliative setting, and most exclude patients with a non-cancer diagnosis.
methodsThe aim of this study was to explore patients' experiences of participating in group exercise classes in a hospice setting. In this qualitative, phenomenological study, nine patients participating in a group exercise programme at a South London hospice completed semi-structured interviews. Participants were purposively sampled by gender, age, ethnicity and diagnosis; to include diagnoses across cancer, respiratory and neurological conditions. Transcripts were interpreted using thematic analysis.
resultsAll patients reported positive experiences of participating in group exercise classes. Improvements reported in physical function had a positive effect on ability to complete activities of daily living and enhanced patient mood. Other reported psychosocial benefits included: promotion of self-management; space and opportunity for reflection; supportive relationships; sharing of information; and a deeper appreciation of patients' own abilities.
conclusionThis study highlights the positive experiences and value of group exercise classes to groups of people with diverse cancer and non-cancer conditions. The physical, emotional and psychosocial benefits suggest hospices and other palliative services should explore similar programmes as part of their rehabilitation services. The recognition that exercise groups can be mixed and need not be bespoke to one condition has positive cost and staff resource ramifications.
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