ArticlePhysical therapy research2021
Effects of physical activity on quality of life and physical function in postoperative patients with gastrointestinal cancer.
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- Preoperative Health Status and Clinical Predictors of Health-Related Quality of Life Improvement After Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery: A Longitudinal Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Preoperative ANemiA among elderly undergoing Major Abdominal surgery (PANAMA) is associated with early postoperative morbidity and worse quality of life outcomes.Scientific reports · 2025Observational
- Impact of Pilates Exercise on Quality of Life, Functional Capacity, Cancer-related Fatigue, Depression and Salivary Cortisol of Colorectal Cancer Survivors: A Quasi-Experimental Study.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesThis study was to clarify changes in physical function and quality of life (QOL) for postoperative, and to examine the influence of the amount of physical activity on these variables.
methodsThis study included 29 patients who underwent gastrointestinal cancer surgery. The QOL measurement was used to the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire for preoperative and 2nd and 4th postoperative weeks. Physical function measured knee extension strength, 4 m walk time, 5 times sit-to-stand test, and 6-minute walk for preoperative and 1st and 2nd postoperative weeks. The amount of physical activity score was based on METs-hours, which is estimated from cumulative physical activity. As basic characteristics were investigated cancer stage, comorbidities and complications, and operative. Statistical analysis was repeated measures analysis of variance was performed to observe postoperative changes in physical function and QOL. Furthermore, stepwise multiple regression analysis was used to the parameters of physical function and QOL affected by the physical activity score were investigated.
resultsPhysical function decreased postoperatively and generally improved 2nd postoperative week. Though scores on the QOL functional scales improved, some items did not improve sufficiently. Multiple regression analysis showed that physical activity score had an effect on constipation and emotion functioning.
conclusionsImprovement in symptom scales is not sufficient in a short period of time, and they need to be followed up by increasing the amount of physical activity and promoting instantaneous exercise.
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