ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2021
Feasibility and outcomes of a goal-directed physical therapy program for patients with metastatic breast cancer.
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- Individualisation of Exercise Prescription in Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Sports medicine - open · 2026Pooled it
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- Outcomes for breast cancer survivors with metastatic disease in a physical activity program for medically underserved cancer survivors.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Article
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- Physical activity promotion in physical therapy, exercise therapy and other movement-based therapies: a scoping review and content analysis of intervention studies and theoretical works.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2025Article
- Personal and behavioural factors that influence physical activity in women living with metastatic breast cancer: a qualitative interview study.BMC cancer · 2025Article
- Life Goal Domains, Traits, and Setting Process in the Collaboration between Healthcare Professionals and Cancer Survivors: A Scoping Review.Progress in rehabilitation medicine · 2024Article
- PERSPECTIVEs on supervised exercise programs in people with metastatic breast cancer- a qualitative study in four European countries.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Article
- Exercise improves the outcome of anticancer treatment with ultrasound-hyperthermia-enhanced nanochemotherapy and autophagy inhibitor.PloS one · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeTo evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of a tailored, goal-directed, and exercise-based physical therapy program for patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC).
methodsThis was an observational, uncontrolled feasibility study. The physical therapy intervention was highly tailored to the individual patient's goals, abilities, and preferences and could include functional, strength, aerobic, and relaxation exercises. Feasibility outcomes were participation rate (expected: 25%), safety, and adherence (percentage of attended sessions relative to scheduled sessions). Additional outcomes were goal attainment, self-reported physical functioning, fatigue, health-related quality of life, and patient and physical therapist satisfaction with the program.
resultsFifty-five patients (estimated participation rate: 34%) were enrolled. Three patients did not start the intervention due to early disease progression. An additional 22 patients discontinued the program prematurely, mainly due to disease progression. Median intervention adherence was 90% and no major intervention-related adverse events occurred. A goal attainment score was available for 42 patients (of whom 29 had completed the program and 13 had prematurely dropped out). Twenty-two (52%) of these patients achieved their main goal fully or largely and an additional 15 patients (36%) partially. Eighty-five percent would "definitely recommend" the program to other patients with MBC. We observed a modest improvement in patient satisfaction with physical activities (Cohen's d
conclusionThe tailored intervention program was feasible in terms of uptake, safety, and outcomes and was highly valued by patients and physical therapists. However, disease progression interfered with the program, leading to substantial dropout.
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