Aerobic physical exercise for adult patients with haematological malignancies

Bergenthal, Nils; Will, Andrea; Streckmann, Fiona; Wolkewitz, Klaus-Dieter; Monsef, Ina; Engert, Andreas; Elter, Thomas; Skoetz, Nicole

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd009075.pub2

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“…Although chemotherapy for AML and ALL improves overall patient survival, burden is placed on the musculoskeletal system, leading to decreased physical activity levels (Smith-Turchyn & Richardson, 2015). Consequently, researchers have focused on the effects of exercise and physical activity interventions in solid and non-solid tumor cancers (Schmitz et al, 2010), and there is a growing interest in the cancer community for using exercise training for the alleviation of treatment-related symptoms in patients with acute leukemia (Bergenthal et al, 2014). The promotion of physical activity during treatment also has been shown to be a contributor for improvements in health outcomes in this cancer population (Battaglini et al, 2009; Bergenthal et al, 2014; Jones, Eves, Haykowsky, Freedland, & Mackey, 2009; Jones, Eves, Haykowsky, Joy, & Douglas, 2008).…”

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Perceived Benefits and Barriers to Exercise for Recently Treated Adults With Acute Leukemia

Bryant¹,

Walton²,

Pergolotti³

et al. 2017

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Purpose/Objectives To explore perceived exercise benefits and barriers in adults with acute leukemia who recently completed an inpatient exercise intervention during induction therapy. Research Approach Descriptive, exploratory design using semistructured interviews. Setting Inpatient hematology/oncology unit at North Carolina Cancer Hospital in Chapel Hill. Participants 6 adults with acute leukemia aged 35–67 years. Methodologic Approach Content analyses of semistructured interviews that were conducted with each participant prior to hospital discharge. Findings Most participants were not meeting the recommended physical activity levels of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week before their diagnosis. Patients were highly pleased with the exercise intervention and the overall program. Common barriers to exercise were anxiety and aches and pains. Interpretation Overall, participants experienced physical and psychological benefits with the exercise intervention with no adverse events from exercising regularly during induction chemotherapy. Referrals for cancer rehabilitation management will lead to prolonged recovery benefits. Implications for Nursing Findings inform the nurses’ role in encouraging and supporting adults with acute leukemia to exercise and be physically active during their hospitalization. Nurses should also be responsible for assisting patients with physical function activities to increase mobility and enhance overall health-related quality of life.

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Perceived Benefits and Barriers to Exercise for Recently Treated Adults With Acute Leukemia

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Walton²,

Pergolotti³

et al. 2017

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“…RPA has also been shown to improve cancer treatment-related effects such as fatigue, neuropathy, depression, anxiety, sleep quality, and overall quality of life [49-51]. Although evidence is limited, some data describing the benefits of RPA among EOC patients and survivors does exist.…”

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Epithelial ovarian cancer and recreational physical activity: A review of the epidemiological literature and implications for exercise prescription

Cannioto

Moysich

2015

Gynecologic Oncology

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“…Much of this research has involved breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer survivors and so the evidence is strongest for these cancer types. Evidence of the benefits of PA for survivors of other cancer types (eg endometrial [32-36], hematological [37], and head and neck [26] cancers) is emerging.…”

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Assessment of Cancer Survivors’ Experiences of Using a Publicly Available Physical Activity Mobile Application

Puszkiewicz¹,

Roberts²,

Smıth³

et al. 2016

JMIR Cancer

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BackgroundRegular participation in physical activity (PA) is associated with improved physical and psychosocial outcomes in cancer survivors. However, PA levels are low during and after cancer treatment. Interventions to promote PA in this population are needed. PA mobile apps are popular and have potential to increase PA participation, but little is known about how appropriate or relevant they are for cancer survivors.ObjectiveThis study aims to (1) assess recruitment, study uptake, and engagement for a publicly available PA mobile app (GAINFitness) intervention in cancer survivors; (2) assess cancer survivors’ attitudes towards the app; (3) understand how the app could be adapted to better meet the needs of cancer survivors; and (4) to determine the potential for change in PA participation and psychosocial outcomes over a 6-week period of using the app.MethodsThe present study was a one-arm, pre-post design. Cancer survivors (N=11) aged 33 to 62 years with a mean (SD) age of 45 (9.4), and 82% (9/11) female, were recruited (via community/online convenience sampling to use the app for 6 weeks). Engagement with the app was measured using self-reported frequency and duration of usage. Qualitative semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted after the 6-week study period and were analyzed using thematic analysis. PA, well-being, fatigue, quality of life (QOL), sleep quality, and anxiety and depression were self-reported at baseline and at a 6-week follow-up using the Godin Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire (GLTEQ), the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G), the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT)-Fatigue Scale Questionnaire, the Health and Quality of Life Outcomes (EQ5D) Questionnaire, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), respectively.ResultsOf the people who responded to the study advertisement, 73% (16/22) agreed to participate and 100% (11/11) of the participants who started the study completed all baseline and follow-up outcome measures and the telephone interview. On average, participants used the app twice a week for 25 minutes per session. Four themes were identified from the qualitative interviews surrounding the suitability of the app for cancer survivors and how it could be adapted: (1) barriers to PA, (2) receiving advice about PA from reliable sources, (3) tailoring the application to one’s lifestyle, and (4) receiving social support from others. Pre-post comparison showed significant increases in strenuous PA, improvements in sleep quality, and reductions in mild PA. There were no significant changes in moderate PA or other psychosocial outcomes.ConclusionsAll participants engaged with the app and qualitative interviews highlighted that the app was well-received. A generic PA mobile app could bring about positive improvements in PA participation and psychosocial outcomes among cancer survivors. However, a targeted PA app aimed specifically towards cancer survivors may increase the relevance and s...

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Aerobic physical exercise for adult patients with haematological malignancies

Cited by 112 publications

References 51 publications

Perceived Benefits and Barriers to Exercise for Recently Treated Adults With Acute Leukemia

Perceived Benefits and Barriers to Exercise for Recently Treated Adults With Acute Leukemia

Epithelial ovarian cancer and recreational physical activity: A review of the epidemiological literature and implications for exercise prescription

Assessment of Cancer Survivors’ Experiences of Using a Publicly Available Physical Activity Mobile Application

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