In:
Oncology Research and Treatment, S. Karger AG, Vol. 38, No. 5 ( 2015), p. 230-236
Abstract:
〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Background: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 Improved cancer treatments have resulted in prolonged survival. Nevertheless, tumor symptoms and side effects still compromise physical activity and quality of life (QoL). 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Patients and Methods: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 We conducted an anonymous survey among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy using standardized questionnaires: the ‘ 〈 i 〉 Freiburger Fragebogen zur körperlichen Aktivität 〈 /i 〉 ' (Freiburg Questionnaire on Physical Activity) and European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30. Two main questions were addressed: were there differences (1) in physical activity and QoL between patients who do not believe that sport could improve their QoL and those who believe it could (group A vs. B); and (2) in QoL between patients with a total activity (TA) 〈 18 metabolic equivalent of task (MET) h/week and those with a TA of ≥ 18 MET h/week (group C vs. D)? 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Results: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 276 of 400 questionnaires were completed. Groups A and B were balanced in terms of baseline characteristics. Group A suffered significantly more from fatigue and pain; group B reported higher levels of global health status (GHS) and TA. Groups C and D differed in gender distribution, age, and educational background. Group D had significantly higher levels of GHS, group C suffered more from fatigue, pain, and appetite loss. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Conclusion: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 Physical activity correlates with a better QoL of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2296-5270
,
2296-5262
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
2015
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2749752-5
