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Trial reportSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2024

The effect of exergame rehabilitation on the quality of life of cancer patients undergoing abdominal surgery: a randomized controlled trial.

Isabel Alves, Ana Paula Moreira, Teresa Sousa, Paulo Teles, Bruno Miguel Magalhães, Filipe Goncalves, Carla Silvia Fernandes

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Trial report in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Isabel AlvesPortuguese Institute of Oncology, Porto, Portugal.
Ana Paula MoreiraPortuguese Institute of Oncology, Porto, Portugal.
Teresa SousaPortuguese Institute of Oncology, Porto, Portugal.
Paulo TelesSchool of Economics, University of Porto, Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-464, Porto, Portugal.
Bruno Miguel MagalhãesPorto Higher Health School of Health, University of Trás-Os-Montes E Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real, Portugal.
Filipe GoncalvesFaculty of Health Sciences, University of A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain.
Carla Silvia FernandesPorto Higher School of Nursing, Porto, Portugal. carlasilviaf@gmail.com.

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Abstract

purposeExergames, which combine digital games and physical exercise, have become increasingly popular for rehabilitation in the health domain. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of exergame rehabilitation on the quality of life of cancer patients undergoing abdominal surgery.

methodsThis randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of exergame rehabilitation on the quality of life of cancer patients who had undergone abdominal surgery. Seventy postoperative patients were included, and data collection took place between January 2023 and May 2023. The patients were randomly assigned to either an exergame rehabilitation program (n = 35) or a traditional rehabilitation program (n = 35). The assessed outcome was the quality of life, and data collection occurred at three different time points: upon admission, 48 h postoperatively, and on the 7th day after surgery.

resultsQuality of life was evaluated using the WHOQOL-BREF Scale. At the third assessment, a statistically significant difference was observed between the two groups (p = 0.016), indicating that the intervention group had a higher quality of life than the control group.

conclusionsThe study showed a positive effect of exergames on the population under investigation. By the 7th day after surgery, the intervention group demonstrated an improvement in their quality of life compared to the control group. CLINICAL

trial registrationCenter of Open Science OSF https://osf.io/286zb/ , registered in July, 2023.

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Exercise TherapyQuality of LifeVideo GamesAbdomenAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasmsExergamesGamesNeoplasmsQuality of lifeRehabilitation

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PMCPMC11564271

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