scholarly journals Obesity, Diet, Physical Activity, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Endometrial Cancer Survivors

2015 ◽  
Vol 73 (6) ◽  
pp. 399-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. A. Koutoukidis ◽  
M. T. Knobf ◽  
A. Lanceley
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Endometrial Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals The associations between physical activity, neuropathy symptoms and health-related quality of life among gynecologic cancer survivors

2020 ◽  
Vol 158 (2) ◽  
pp. 361-365
Author(s):  
Lauren Thomaier ◽  
Patricia Jewett ◽  
Katherine Brown ◽  
Rachael Gotlieb ◽  
Deanna Teoh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Gynecologic Cancer ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Self-Reported Physical Activity: Its Correlates and Relationship with Health-Related Quality of Life in a Large Cohort of Colorectal Cancer Survivors

PLoS ONE ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. e36164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurien M. Buffart ◽  
Melissa S. Y. Thong ◽  
Goof Schep ◽  
Mai J. M. Chinapaw ◽  
Johannes Brug ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Large Cohort ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Survivors ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Patient-reported physical activity and the association with health-related quality of life in head and neck cancer survivors

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 1087-1095 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annette J. van Nieuwenhuizen ◽  
Laurien M. Buffart ◽  
Cornelia F. van Uden-Kraan ◽  
Lilly-Ann van der Velden ◽  
Martin Lacko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Associations of objectively assessed physical activity and sedentary time with health-related quality of life among colon cancer survivors

Cancer ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 120 (18) ◽  
pp. 2919-2926 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeff K. Vallance ◽  
Terry Boyle ◽  
Kerry S. Courneya ◽  
Brigid M. Lynch
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Colon Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Characteristics of Participants and Nonparticipants in a Blended Internet-Based Physical Activity Trial for Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivors: Cross-sectional Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hester J vd Wiel ◽  
Martijn M Stuiver ◽  
Anne M May ◽  
Susan van Grinsven ◽  
Marlou F A Benink ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Breast And Prostate Cancer

BACKGROUND As the number of cancer survivors is increasing, it is important to be able to offer exercise and physical activity (PA)–promoting interventions that are both effective and reasonably accessible. Internet-based interventions are typically less expensive and more accessible alternatives to on-site supervised interventions. Currently, little is known about the characteristics of nonparticipants in PA promotion trials in the cancer survivorship setting, both in general and specifically in trials using internet-supported interventions. OBJECTIVE This study aims to gain insight into the characteristics associated with nonparticipation in a blended internet-based supported intervention trial to promote PA. METHODS Breast and prostate cancer survivors, 3-36 months after primary curative treatment, were invited to participate in the PABLO trial; this trial compared an internet-based intervention to enhance PA levels, with or without additional support from a physical therapist, to usual care. Participants and nonparticipants were asked to complete a comprehensive questionnaire assessing sociodemographics, fatigue, and health-related quality of life. Baseline data for participants and nonparticipants were compared using the independent Student <i>t</i> test and chi-square test. RESULTS The inclusion rate in the trial was 11.03% (137/1242). Of the nonparticipants, 13.95% (154/1104) completed the questionnaire. Participants were more highly educated (<i>P</i>=.04), had a paid job less often (<i>P</i>=.03), and were on sick leave more often (<i>P</i>=.03). They reported less PA per week, both moderate (<i>P</i>=.03) and vigorous (<i>P</i>&lt;.01), before diagnosis and during leisure time (<i>P</i>&lt;.01, effect size [ES]=0.44). They reported a significantly lower stage of change (<i>P</i>≤.01), lower self-efficacy (<i>P</i>&lt;.01, ES=0.61), perceived barriers to PA (<i>P</i>&lt;.01, ES=0.54), and more general fatigue (<i>P</i>&lt;.01, ES=0.60). Participants reported lower health-related quality of life for most domains (ES ranging from 0.34 for mental health to 0.48 for social functioning). No significant differences were found for other sociodemographics, mood state, or attitudes toward or perceived social support for PA. CONCLUSIONS The participants who self-selected for trial participation reported lower PA levels before diagnosis and a stronger need for support compared with nonparticipants. The trial thus included those patients who might benefit the most from internet-based supportive PA interventions. CLINICALTRIAL Netherlands trial register NTR6911; https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/6733

scholarly journals Fee-for-service cancer rehabilitation programs improve health-related quality of life

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 233 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.A. Kirkham ◽  
S.E. Neil-Sztramko ◽  
J. Morgan ◽  
S. Hodson ◽  
S. Weller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Rehabilitation ◽  
Fee For Service ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

BackgroundRigorously applied exercise interventions undertaken in a research setting result in improved health related quality of life (hrqol) in cancer survivors, but research to demonstrate effective translation of that research to practice is needed. The objective of the present study was to determine the effect of fee-for-service cancer rehabilitation programs in the community on hrqol and on self-reported physical activity and its correlates.Methods After enrolment and 17 } 4 weeks later, new clients (n = 48) to two fee-for-service cancer rehabilitation programs completed the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (rand-36: rand Corporation, Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A.), the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire, and questions about physical activity correlates. Normal fee-for-service operations were maintained, including a fitness assessment and individualized exercise programs supervised in a group or one-on-one setting, with no minimum attendance required. Fees were associated with the assessment and with each exercise session.Results Of the 48 participants, 36 (75%) completed both questionnaires. Improvements in the physical functioning, role physical, pain, and energy/fatigue scales on the rand-36 exceeded minimally important differences and were of a magnitude similar to improvements reported in structured, rigorously applied, and free research interventions. Self-reported levels of vigorous-intensity (p = 0.021), but not moderate-intensity (p = 0.831) physical activity increased. The number of perceived barriers to exercise (p = 0.035) and the prevalence of fatigue as a barrier (p = 0.003) decreased. Exercise self-efficacy improved only in participants who attended 11 or more sessions (p = 0.002). Exercise enjoyment did not change (p = 0.629).Conclusions Enrolment in fee-for-service cancer rehabilitation programs results in meaningful improvements in hrqol comparable to those reported by research interventions, among other benefits. The fee-for-service model could be an effective model for delivery of exercise to more cancer survivors.

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