ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2020
Pilot study of a telehealth perioperative physical activity intervention for older adults with cancer and their caregivers.
Article 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. It is linked to trial NCT03267524 (Walking for Recovery From Surgery), which is not on this map. Cited by 37 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
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Walking for Recovery From Surgery: Pilot Study of a Prehabilitation Intervention for Older Adults With Cancer and Their Family Caregivers
Who cites it
37 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 70 citations in OpenAlex.
- Using eHealth to Support Quality of Life and Well-Being in Patients With Lung Cancer: Systematic Review.JMIR cancer · 2025Pooled it
- The use of wearable technology in studies in older adults with cancer: a systematic review.The oncologist · 2025Pooled it
- Recommendations for Interventions to Improve Function in Patients With Lung Cancer: A Clinical Practice Guideline.Cancer medicine · 2025Guideline
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- Systematic review and meta-analysis of febrile neutropenia risk with TCH(P) in HER2-positive breast cancer.Breast cancer research and treatment · 2021Pooled it
- Feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of online supportive care for individuals living with and beyond lung cancer: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021Pooled it
- Interrelationship Between Patient and Family Caregiver Outcomes Following Lung Cancer Surgery: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.Psycho-oncology · 2026Trial
- Effects of a perioperative geriatric intervention for older adults with Cancer: A randomized clinical trial.Journal of geriatric oncology · 2022Trial
- Models, outcomes, barriers, and facilitators of supportive care in cancer: a scoping review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- App-assisted rehabilitation concept for geriatric patients after proximal femur fractures (PROGRES(S)): a qualitative study.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- Interventions for unpaid carers of people living with breathlessness due to chronic respiratory diseases: Scoping review.Palliative & supportive care · 2026Article
- Mapping Family Involvement in Prehabilitation for Patients Undergoing Cancer Surgery: A Scoping Review.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Review
- Systematic review on the technology's role in supporting lung cancer patients in the treatment journey.NPJ digital medicine · 2025Article
- Features of Structured, One-to-One Videoconference Interventions That Actively Engage People in the Management of Their Chronic Conditions: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Application of Patient-Generated Health Data Among Older Adults With Cancer: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Charting cancer's course: revealing the role of diet, exercise, and the microbiome in cancer evolution and immunotherapy response.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2025Review
- Preliminary Effectiveness of a Telehealth-Delivered Exercise Program in Older Adults Living With and Beyond Cancer: Retrospective Study.JMIR cancer · 2025Article
- Impact of telehealth on health outcomes and quality of life in the older adults population: a systematic review.Frontiers in digital health · 2025Review
- Introduction of AI Technology for Objective Physical Function Assessment.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- A scoping review of diet and exercise interventions for older cancer survivors' physical function.Journal of geriatric oncology · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundOlder adults undergoing cancer surgery are at greater risk for poor postoperative outcomes. Caregivers also endure significant burden. Participation in perioperative physical activity may improve physical functioning and enhance overall well-being for both patients and caregivers. In this study, we assessed the feasibility of a personalized telehealth intervention to enhance physical activity for older (≥ 65 years) gastrointestinal (GI) and lung cancer surgery patients/caregivers.
methodsParticipants completed four telehealth sessions with physical therapy/occupational therapy (PT/OT) before surgery and up to 2 weeks post-discharge. Outcomes included preop geriatric assessment, functional measures, and validated measures for symptoms and psychological distress. Pre/post-intervention trends/trajectories for outcomes were explored.
resultsThirty-four patient/caregiver dyads (16, GI; 18, lung) were included. Accrual rate was 76% over 8 months; retention rate was 88% over 2 months. Median for postop of a 6-min walk test, timed up and go, and short physical performance battery test scores improved from baseline to postop. Participant satisfaction scores were high.
conclusionOur conceptually based, personalized, multimodal, telehealth perioperative physical activity intervention for older patient/caregiver dyads is feasible and acceptable. It offers an opportunity to improve postoperative outcomes by promoting functional recovery through telehealth, behavior change, and self-monitoring approaches.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03267524.
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