Influence of Exergaming on the Perception of Cancer-Related Fatigue

Alves, Ricardo da Silva; Iunes, Denise Hollanda; Pereira, Isabela Carvalho; Borges, Juliana Bassalobre Carvalho; Nogueira, Denismar Alves; Silva, Andréia Maria; Lobato, Daniel Ferreira Moreira; Carvalho, Leonardo César

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“…Physical symptoms such as fatigue and pain were reported as outcomes of the serious game in 32% (12/38) studies. Specific symptoms varied widely and were typically tailored to the patient population within the article (eg, fatigue was commonly assessed for patients with cancer [ 38 , 42 , 49 , 50 ]). Symptom measures included the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy, McGill Pain Questionnaire, and other self-report measures.…”

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Mapping Behavioral Health Serious Game Interventions for Adults With Chronic Illness: Scoping Review

Thomas¹,

Sivakumar²,

Babichenko³

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JMIR Serious Games

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Background Serious games for health are increasingly being used to address health outcomes in patients with chronic illnesses. These studies vary in their study designs, patient populations, frameworks, outcome variables, and degree of specificity of the serious game intervention. Objective This scoping review aims to clarify the conceptual features of the existing research related to serious games designed to improve cognitive and behavioral outcomes in adults with chronic illness. Methods We applied the Preferred Reporting Items of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis for scoping reviews methodology, including an a priori research question. We searched 4 electronic databases to identify articles published through November 2019. Inclusion criteria encompassed (1) adults 18 years or older; (2) patients with a diagnosis of chronic illness; (3) a serious game intervention; and (4) defined patient outcomes that assess patients’ behavioral, cognitive, or health outcomes. Results Of the 3305 articles identified, 38 were included in the review. We charted and analyzed the theoretical frameworks, key concepts, and outcome variables of these studies with summaries of features across articles. The majority of studies used a randomized controlled trial design (23/38, 61%), included a custom serious game intervention (22/38, 58%), and lacked a theoretical framework (25/38, 66%). Common outcome variables included quality of life (16/38, 42%), mood (15/38, 39%), cognitive function (13/38, 34%), symptoms (12/38, 32%), and physical activity (9/38, 24%). Key differences between studies included whether or not serious games aimed to train versus teach patients, be widely accessible versus tailored interventions, or replace versus complement current treatments. Conclusions This scoping review defines the current landscape of research in serious games for health research targeting behavioral and cognitive outcomes in adults with chronic disease. Studies have addressed a variety of patient populations and diverse patient outcomes. Researchers wanting to build on the current research should integrate theoretical frameworks into the design of the intervention and trial to more clearly articulate the active ingredients and mechanisms of serious games.

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Mapping Behavioral Health Serious Game Interventions for Adults With Chronic Illness: Scoping Review

Thomas¹,

Sivakumar²,

Babichenko³

et al. 2020

JMIR Serious Games

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“…interactive exercise games leads to increase of physical strength and energy levels, and as a result reduces the cancer patients' related fatigue (da Silva Alves et al, 2017;Mustian, Peppone, Darling, Palesh, Heckler, & Morrow, 2009). In this point it is necessary to note that the patients before their involvement in exergames didn't participate in any form of physical activity during their stay in the hostel.…”

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The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of exergames on the quality of life of three pediatric oncology patients and their attitudes towards participation in physical activity after the end of the program. In the present study volunteered three pediatric oncology patients, aged from five to six years old, who had been diagnosed with cancer and were staying at the hostel of the Association of Friends of Children with Cancer "Storgi" of Thessaloniki in Greece. A 12-week exercise program was implemented. Frequency of attendance was 3 times a week, while duration was thirty minutes per training session. The exergames «Kinect sports», «Kinect sports-season 2» and «Kinect Adventures» were used. Data were collected via observations and individual interviews with the cancer patients, with one of their parents and a staff member of the hostel. Our findings indicate that exercise through digital interactive games improved the childrens' overall quality of life regarding the parameters physical functioning, psychological functioning and social relations in the hostel. Moreover, through their participation in this program they had the intention to continue exercising with exergames and to participate in exercise programs in a realistic environment after their cancer treatment. In conclusion, exergaming is an adjunct treatment for achieving a better quality of life, which gives motivation to the patients to participate in regular physical activity and do not follow a sedentary lifestyle during the phase of cancer treatment.

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“…A FRC, de acordo com o National Comprehensive Cancer Network, é definida como um sintoma "angustiante, persistente e subjetiva sensação de cansaço físico, emocional e/ ou cognitivo ou exaustão relacionada ao câncer ou tratamento de câncer que não é proporcional à atividade recente realizada e interfere no funcionamento normal" 5 . Alguns estudos têm demonstrado que pacientes com câncer em estágios diferentes do tratamento apresentam, além da FRC 14,15 , redução da força muscular periférica 16 , como dos músculos da perna 14 e do músculo deltoide médio 15 .…”

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Análise da Fadiga Relatada e das Forças Musculares Respiratória e Periférica em indivíduos com Câncer em Tratamento

Mariano¹,

Alves²,

Mantuani³

et al. 2020

Rev. Bras. Cancerol.

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Introdução: Nos últimos anos, o tratamento do câncer evoluiu, possibilitando uma maior sobrevida ao paciente, porém os efeitos colaterais, como a diminuição da imunidade e a fadiga, influenciam o sistema respiratório e muscular. Objetivo: Analisar a fadiga e as forças musculares respiratória e periférica em voluntários com câncer em tratamento e em indivíduos saudáveis. Método: Trata-se de um estudo analítico, observacional, transversal e controlado. Os indivíduos foram distribuídos em dois grupos: um grupo de câncer em quimioterapia e/ou em radioterapia (GCA: n=98; homens=35,72%; mulheres=64,28%; idade=58,13±13,26 anos; índice de massa corporal (IMC=26,23±4,04 kg/m2; tempo de diagnóstico de câncer=27,54±9,61 meses) e um grupo controle (GC: n=86; homens=30,23%; mulheres=69,77; idade=59,24±12,87 anos; IMC=26,76±4,04 kg/m2). Para todos os indivíduos, a fadiga relatada foi avaliada, usando-se a subescala de fadiga do questionário The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Fatigue (FACT-F). A avaliação das pressões respiratórias máximas foi realizada por meio da manovacuometria e da força de preensão palmar por intermédio da dinamometria manual. Resultados: O GCA apresentou maior índice de fadiga relatada (p<0,001; f2=0,382), valores inferiores para as variáveis respiratórias (PImax: p<0,001; f2=0,441; PEmax: p<0,001; f2=0,361), força de preensão palmar esquerda (p=0,024 f2=0,182), se comparado ao GC. Conclusão: Voluntários com câncer em quimioterapia e/ou em radioterapia apresentaram maiores níveis de fadiga relatada, com reduções da força muscular respiratória e da força de preensão palmar.

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Influence of Exergaming on the Perception of Cancer-Related Fatigue

Abstract: Exergaming demonstrated efficacy in reducing cancer patients' fatigue, including muscle fatigue, and increasing muscle strength in patients' legs.

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Mapping Behavioral Health Serious Game Interventions for Adults With Chronic Illness: Scoping Review

Mapping Behavioral Health Serious Game Interventions for Adults With Chronic Illness: Scoping Review

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