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Trial reportSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2020

Home-based rehabilitation in inoperable non-small cell lung cancer-the patient experience.

Lara Edbrooke, Linda Denehy, Catherine L Granger, Suzanne Kapp, Sanchia Aranda

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Trial report in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 24 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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24citing papers in PubMed, 2 pooled it
1.7field-weighted citation impact, top 14% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

24 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 41 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Patient attitudes and experiences towards exercise during oncological treatment. A qualitative systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Lara EdbrookeDepartment of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. larae@unimelb.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4149-5578
Linda DenehyAllied Health Service, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Catherine L GrangerDepartment of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Suzanne KappDepartment of Nursing, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Sanchia ArandaDepartment of Nursing, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
The University of Melbourne · AUThe Royal Melbourne Hospital · AU

Funding

National Health and Medical Research Council APP1060484Victorian Cancer Agency ONJ16010
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeExercise is important in lung cancer, yet most people do not meet the physical activity guidelines. The aim of this study was to characterise the views and experiences of participants with inoperable lung cancer who completed a home-based rehabilitation program.

methodsNinety-two participants were recruited (45 intervention group [IG], 47 usual care). Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants randomised to the IG of a trial of home-based exercise, behaviour change and symptom management. Data were independently coded by two researchers, cross-checked and analysed using content analysis with a summary of arising themes.

resultsOf the IG (25/45), 55% were interviewed: mean (SD) age 67 (13) years; male 52%; disease stage n (%) III = 9 (36), IV = 11 (44); radical treatment intent n (%) 13 (52). The majority of participants reported program benefits, both in the physical domain (reduced sedentary time and improved strength, fitness and function) and the mental domain (motivation to keep healthy, preventing boredom). Support to self-manage symptoms was well received and many participants reported increased confidence in managing their symptoms. Exercise enablers included having expert health professional support; motivation to be stronger and better prepared for future challenges; and having an achievable and familiar program that was monitored. Treatment side-effects, pain from comorbidities and the weather were exercise barriers. For the majority of participants the use of a Fitbit™ activity tracker, text message exercise reminders and an exercise diary helped to promote adherence.

conclusionsThis home-based rehabilitation program was acceptable to most participants with multiple benefits reported including improved fitness, motivation and ability to manage symptoms.

Indexed as

Home Care ServicesAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungExerciseExercise TherapyFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedMotivationSelf-ManagementStandard of CareExerciseLung cancerPhysical activitySymptoms

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PMID30982092
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