Outcomes Related to Activity Performance and Participation of Non-Pharmacological Cancer-Related Fatigue Interventions

2021 ◽  
pp. 153944922110292
Author(s):  
Jodie Schroder ◽  
Lynette Mackenzie
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Everyday Activity ◽  
Cancer Related Fatigue ◽  
Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Activity Performance ◽  
Living With Cancer ◽  
Life Roles

Increased cancer survivorship means more people are living with cancer-related fatigue (CRF), which is associated with activity performance limitations, restricted participation in meaningful life roles, and reduced quality of life. To identify whether non-pharmacological interventions that are effective in minimizing CRF also have an impact on everyday activity performance and participation outcomes for adult cancer survivors. This is a systematic review with narrative synthesis. Eight databases were searched (Medline, CINAHL, PsychINFO, EMBASE, Scopus, OT Seeker, CENTRAL, Cochrane SR database), from 2000 to 2020 for randomized controlled trials of effective non-pharmacological CRF interventions in adult cancer survivors with fatigue. A total of 5,762 studies were identified of which 29 studies were reviewed. In 28 studies, quality of life was investigated as a primary or secondary outcome, where concepts of participation or activity performance were used. Review findings indicate there is insufficient evidence to determine whether activity performance and participation is affected by CRF interventions.

scholarly journals Spirituality and Gratitude as Predictors of the Quality of Life in Adult Cancer Patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ms. Alvita de Souza ◽  
Dr. Shanmukh V. Kamble
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Life Stage ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Poor Health ◽  
Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Stage 1

The present study was designed to: (a) determine whether there is empirical support for a relationship between Gratitude and Spirituality in Quality of Life, (b) provide an estimate of the strength of this relationship, and (c) examine whether Spirituality and Gratitude is a predictor of quality of life. Stage 1 and Stage 2 Cancer patients were employed for this study. The sample for the study consisted of 397 Cancer patients aged between 36 to 67 years. The Spirituality Scale, Gratitude Scale and the Quality of Life for Adult Cancer Survivors were administered on the participants. Results supported previous research that Spirituality and Gratitude were positively correlated to Quality of life. It was also was a significant predictor in Quality of Life in Cancer Patients. The implication of this study is that Spirituality and Gratitude as a paradigm can be used to improve the Quality of life particularly for those who report very poor health while suffering from Cancer or are at the end of their life with disease.

scholarly journals The Role of Physical Activity in Cancer Survivors’ Quality of Life

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tayah M. Liska ◽  
Angie Kolen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Adult Cancer Survivors

Abstract Purpose: As a result of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, many cancer survivors experience persistent physical, mental, and emotional symptoms that affect their quality of life. Physical activity has been identified as an intervention that may help to manage the side effects of a cancer diagnosis and its treatment. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of physical activity on overall quality of life in adult cancer survivors. Methods: One-on-one semi structured interviews were conducted in person or via telephone with 13 adult (≥18 yrs) cancer survivors who had completed cancer treatment. Results: These cancer survivors described their physical activity as improving their physical functioning and mental health, as a means of positive social engagement, and adding positivity to their daily life. Conclusion: These results support the role of physical activity to enhance cancer survivors’ quality of life regardless of the individuals’ treatment(s) type, duration, or time since the end of active cancer treatment. Further research is warranted to (a) expand this research with a larger sample, (b) examine healthcare providers’ knowledge and application of exercise guidelines to cancer survivors in cancer care, and (c) explore implementation strategies for greater advocacy for healthcare providers to share the exercise recommendations with cancer survivors.

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