ArticleEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2018
Exercise program design considerations for head and neck cancer survivors.
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- Barriers to and facilitators of physical activity in adults living with and beyond cancer, with special emphasis on head and neck cancer: a systematic review of qualitative and mixed methods studies.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Pooled it
- Physical activity programming and counseling preferences among cancer survivors: a systematic review.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2018Pooled it
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- Feasibility of a comprehensive supervised exercise program during and after treatment of head and neck cancer: a mixed-methods study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Trial
- Effects of Exercise in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Trial
- Effectiveness of exercise-based rehabilitation on functional capacity and quality of life in head and neck cancer patients receiving chemo-radiotherapy.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2019Trial
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- Wearable Technologies in Head and Neck Oncology: Scoping Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2025Article
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- Nutrition in head and neck cancer care: a roadmap and call for research.The Lancet. Oncology · 2025Review
- Differences in Physical Activity Recommendations, Levels of Physical Activity and Main Barriers to Exercise Between Spanish and Polish Cancer Patients.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Physical activity promotion and participation for people living with and beyond head and neck cancer: A mixed methods study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Individualized home training in head and neck cancer patients is safe and has positive short- and medium-term effects -results of a multicenter, single-arm intervention trial (OSHO #94).Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
- ACTivity as medicine In Oncology for Head and Neck (ACTIOHN): a feasibility study investigating a patient-centred approach to exercise for head and neck cancer patients.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
- Factors influencing physical activity in individuals with head and neck cancer: a scoping review.BMJ open · 2024Article
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Abstract
The present study aimed to establish exercise preferences, barriers, and perceived benefits among head and neck cancer survivors, as well as their level of interest in participating in an exercise program. Patients treated for primary squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck between 2010 and 2014 were identified from the hospital database and sent a postal questionnaire pack to establish exercise preferences, barriers, perceived benefits, current physical activity levels, and quality of life. A postal reminder was sent to non-responders 4 weeks later. The survey comprised 1021 eligible patients of which 437 (43%) responded [74% male, median (interquartile range) age, 66 (60-73) years]. Of the respondents, 30% said 'Yes' they would be interested in participating in an exercise program and 34% said 'Maybe'. The most common exercise preferences were a frequency of three times per week, moderate-intensity, and 15-29 min per bout. The most popular exercise types were walking (68%), flexibility exercises (35%), water activites/swimming (33%), cycling (31%), and weight machines (19%). Home (55%), outdoors (46%) and health club/gym (33%) were the most common preferred choices for where to regularly exercise. Percieved exercise benefits relating to improved physical attributes were commonly cited, whereas potential social and work-related benefits were less well-acknowledged. The most commonly cited exercise barriers were dry mouth or throat (40%), fatigue (37%), shortness of breath (30%), muscle weakness (28%) difficulty swallowing (25%), and shoulder weakness and pain (24%). The present findings inform the design of exercise programs for head and neck cancer survivors.
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