ArticleCancer nursing
"Doing What Only I Can Do": Experiences From Participating in a Multimodal Exercise-Based Intervention in Older Patients With Advanced Cancer-A Qualitative Explorative Study.
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- 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 · 2024Pooled it
- "It gave me a sense of achievement and a sense of purpose"-a qualitative study of patient experiences of a virtually supervised exercise program for adults with advanced cancer and cachexia.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Trial
- Perspectives on physical therapy in advanced cancer care from those who give, receive, and refer: a qualitative interview study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Experiences participating in a telehealth exercise program among older adults with cancer: a qualitative study.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Article
- Motivation, psychological needs and physical activity in older adults: a qualitative review.Age and ageing · 2025Review
- Preliminary Effectiveness of a Telehealth-Delivered Exercise Program in Older Adults Living With and Beyond Cancer: Retrospective Study.JMIR cancer · 2025Article
- Development and feasibility of an exercise therapy intervention for older women with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer referred to neoadjuvant chemotherapy prior to possible interval debulking surgery.Gynecologic oncology reports · 2024Article
- Integration of exercise prescription into medical provision as a treatment for non-communicable diseases: A scoping review.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- A qualitative meta-synthesis of studies of patients' experience of exercise interventions in advanced cancer.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2023Review
- "I want to get myself as fit as I can and not die just yet" - Perceptions of exercise in people with advanced cancer and cachexia: a qualitative study.BMC palliative care · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundSparse evidence exists regarding the feasibility and patients' experiences of exercise programs among older cancer populations.
objectiveThe aim of this study was to explore the experiences of older patients with advanced cancer who participated in a 12-week supervised and multimodal exercise program in a hospital setting.
methodsIndividual interviews were conducted with 18 participants (≥65 years) with advanced cancer who completed the intervention program regardless of compliance rate. In addition, written evaluation questionnaires were collected. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis.
resultsThree main themes were identified: (1) Motivated to strengthen body and mind, with the subthemes "Doing what only I can do" and "Reaching goals with support from healthcare professionals and peers"; (2) Exercise as an integrated part of the treatment course; and (3) Overcoming undeniable physical limitations.
conclusionsThe participants experienced several benefits from participation, including physical improvements, increased energy, reduction of symptoms, and improved social engagement. Goal setting, being positively pushed and cheered on, and integration of fun games increased motivation. In contrast, being pushed beyond physical limitations and experiencing severe symptoms were experienced as barriers toward exercising. Adherence to the exercise program was facilitated by coordinating a tailored program with medical appointments and receiving comprehensive support and guidance. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Multimodal exercise programs seem to be beneficial for older patients with advanced cancer and should be coordinated with oncological treatment in combination with targeted support and advice on symptom management.
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