Breast Cancer Patients’ Experiences with Online Group-Based Physical Exercise in a COVID-19 Context: A Focus Group Study

Garcia-Roca, Maria Elena; Rodriguez‐Arrastia, Miguel; Ropero‐Padilla, Carmen; Domingo, Carlos Hernando; Ayora, Ana Folch; Temprado, María Dolores; Boldo-Roda, Ana; Collado-Boira, Eladio

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“…No significant differences between the groups were observed in the analysis. Our results are not consistent with those of other researchers (21), who reported satisfactory results in improving QOL in all dimensions, both in home-based exercise prescription modalities (25) and in face-to-face sessions (5). Our results may be more related to changes in family and social dynamics after diagnosis than to the benefits of exercise prescription.…”

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Exercise and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Active Breast Cancer Treatment. Comparison of Three Modalities of a 24-Week Exercise Program.

Suarez-Alcazar,

Garcia-Roca,

Collado-Boira

et al. 2024

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Background: Exercise is an accepted intervention to improve the quality of life (QoL) of breast cancer patients. Exercise programs have been developed and all have shown satisfactory results in improving QoL. There is a lack of research comparing different prescription modalities. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of physical exercise (in-person, home-based, prescription) on QoL in breast cancer patients actively undergoing treatment; Methods Quasi-experimental study with randomized assignment to three groups (in-person: guided and supervised in-person exercise program; home-based exercise: guided and supervised exercise program with streaming monitoring; recommendation: exercise recommendation). Quality of life was measured using the QLQ-C30 questionnaire. Baseline and 24-week analysis. Results: The total sample analyzed was n=80. QoL improved significantly at 24 weeks in the face-to-face and home-based exercise groups, but not in the advice group. Exercise in all modalities improved fatigue, nausea, vomiting, appetite, and constipation. QoL at 24 weeks depended on active chemotherapy, tumor type, and assigned exercise group (r2 = 0.503; p &lt; 0.001). Conclusions: QoL in breast cancer patients undergoing active treatment improves after a 24-week exercise program, especially in face-to-face and home-based exercise. Home-based exercise, streaming-based recommendation is a viable option for exercise recommendation.

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Exercise and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Active Breast Cancer Treatment. Comparison of Three Modalities of a 24-Week Exercise Program.

Suarez-Alcazar,

Garcia-Roca,

Collado-Boira

et al. 2024

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“…No significant differences between the groups were observed in the analysis. Our results are not consistent with those of other researchers [ 22 ], who reported satisfactory results in improving the QoL in all dimensions, both in home-based exercise prescription modalities [ 29 ] and in face-to-face sessions [ 6 ]. Our results may be more related to changes in family and social dynamics after diagnosis than to the benefits of exercise prescription.…”

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Exercise and Quality of Life (QoL) in Patients Undergoing Active Breast Cancer Treatment—Comparison of Three Modalities of a 24-Week Exercise Program—A Randomized Clinical Trial

Suárez-Alcázar,

García-Roca,

Collado-Boira

et al. 2024

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Background: Exercise is an accepted intervention to improve the quality of life (QoL) of breast cancer patients. Exercise programs have been developed, and all have shown satisfactory results in improving the QoL. There is a lack of research comparing different prescription modalities. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of physical exercise (in-person and home-based, compared to the exercise recommendation) on the QoL in breast cancer patients actively undergoing treatment. Methods: This is a randomized clinical trial with three groups (in-person: guided and supervised in-person exercise program; home-based exercise: guided and supervised exercise program with streaming monitoring both as a intervention groups; and recommendation: exercise recommendation as a control group). The QoL was measured using the EORTIC QLQ-C30 questionnaire. A baseline and 24-week analysis were investigated. Results: The total sample analyzed was n = 80. The QoL improved significantly at 24 weeks in the face-to-face and home-based exercise groups, but not in the control group. Exercise in all modalities improved fatigue, nausea, vomiting, appetite, and constipation. The QoL at 24 weeks depended on active chemotherapy, tumor type, and assigned exercise group (r2 = 0.503; p < 0.001). Conclusions: The QoL in breast cancer patients undergoing active treatment improved after a 24-week exercise program, especially in face-to-face and home-based exercise. Home-based exercise and streaming-based recommendation is a viable option for exercise recommendation.

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“…Our results con rm this statement since the BCS of the sample that trained in supervised programs had higher scores in all the HUNT1-PAQ variables, especially in intensity and duration of the sessions. In this regard, it is to be expected that, these BCS would obtain greater bene ts for the increased e ciency offered by this mode of training as other studies point out [26][27][28][29] even when such monitoring was carried out through supervised online programs during con nement [30][31][32] Finally, the main change observed comparing pre and post con nement periods was the change in the location where PA was performed, signi cantly increasing the BCS that preferred to train outdoors. Given that CS have a higher risk of infection [33,34] , it became necessary for them to modify their training habits in order to maintain their PA [33].…”

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Impact of covid-19 confinement on physical activity in Spanish breast cancer survivors

Arrilucea

Serradilla

Tórtola-Navarro

2022

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Purpose: To analyse changes in PA habits during COVID-19 confinement in a sample of Spanish breast cancer survivors and whether these changes have led to differences in current physical activity practice.Methods: This is a descriptive study using an ad hoc survey. Sociodemographic, clinical and physical activity variables were recorded in a sample of breast cancer survivors over 18 years old, independently of treatment and diagnosed stage. Final sample was 124 women, most of whom had completed the treatments.Results: There was a significant decrease in physical activity level of Spanish breast cancer survivors during confinement. However, there were no significance comparing pre and post confinement periods. In all periods those women who trained under supervision had a higher level of physical activity. Comparing pre and post periods, more survivors performing their training outdoors after confinement. Before confinement, training location influenced survivors who trained in sport centres did so at a higher intensity and for longer periods. After confinement, the training location only influenced the duration of training. Conclusion: During COVID-19 confinement there was significative changes in the physical activity habits of Spanish breast cancer survivors. However, the only change from before the confinement was the location.

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Breast Cancer Patients’ Experiences with Online Group-Based Physical Exercise in a COVID-19 Context: A Focus Group Study

Cited by 8 publications

References 46 publications

Exercise and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Active Breast Cancer Treatment. Comparison of Three Modalities of a 24-Week Exercise Program.

Exercise and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Active Breast Cancer Treatment. Comparison of Three Modalities of a 24-Week Exercise Program.

Exercise and Quality of Life (QoL) in Patients Undergoing Active Breast Cancer Treatment—Comparison of Three Modalities of a 24-Week Exercise Program—A Randomized Clinical Trial

Impact of covid-19 confinement on physical activity in Spanish breast cancer survivors

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