Zdrave životne navike i kvaliteta života onkoloških bolesnika

Background: Multiple health behavior change interventions, especially promoting the improvements in diet and exercise behaviors, have been used to ameliorate the adverse effects of cancer and its treatment. It is a well known fact that healthy lifestyle has a significant impact on cancer cases. The group of people which are at a high risk of cancer are smokers, people with low fruit and vegetable intake, people with a drinking problem and with low physical activity. In 43% of the cases the incidence of cancer can be prevented by conducting adequate measures. Aim: The aim of this study is an overview of health promotion behaviors such as non-smoking, non-alcohol abuse, physical activity, diet and body weight and their impact on quality of life among cancer patients and cancer survivors. Methods: Literature overview was made systematically. Studies that have been included in the final analysis, were analyzed through 4 steps. After reviewing the abstract, 6 full text articles were examined in more detail for eligibility and were included in the final data analysis. Results: All six articles have shown that patients with healthy lifestyle and those who are conducting health promotion behaviors have greater score on the quality of life questionnaire. Physical activity has an impact on symptoms of treatment and disease. Conclusion: This study supports the need for future research on public health view on conducting healthy lifestyle during therapy and in the remission of disease. Health promotion behaviors have great impact on quality of life among cancer patients and cancer survivors.

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Feasibility of a telemedicine lifestyle-based rehabilitation program (HEAL) for gynecologic cancer patients.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.e24033 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. e24033-e24033

Author(s):

Nathalie Dauphin McKenzie ◽

Nnamdi Ifekandu Gwacham ◽

Julie W. Pepe ◽

Sarfraz Ahmad ◽

James Erasmus Kendrick ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Social Integration ◽

Stress Management ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Gynecologic Cancer ◽

Lifestyle Medicine ◽

Rehabilitation Team

e24033 Background: General health related factors such as obesity, unhealthy diets disproportionate with sugary and highly processed foods, inactivity, and smoking have repeatedly been shown to negatively impact survival and quality of life outcomes in cancer survivors. The Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) – GYN “rehabilitation” cancer program was developed to provide intensive group lifestyle training on exercise, nutrition, sleep, social integration, and stress management via a telemedicine platform. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of such an intervention and its tolerability, in addition to its impact on short-term quality of life for gynecologic cancer patients. Methods: HEAL – GYN consists of 8 weekly group sessions offering experiential instruction and personalized goal setting for patients with diagnosis of gynecologic cancer. Components are drawn from the tenets of lifestyle medicine. An oncologist certified in lifestyle medicine along with a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team addressed diet, physical activity, strategies for sleep and stress management, smoking cessation, and alcohol intake. The intervention included training to address unmet psychologic, emotional, physical, sexual, social, and spiritual needs common to cancer survivors. American College of Lifestyle Medicine questionnaires were administered, utilizing Likert scales (1-5) in a pre- and post- fashion to assess improvements in physical activity levels, dietary habits, sleep hygiene, and quality of life. Medical records were reviewed including anthropometric data. Results: 26 patients have enrolled thus far, and we report outcomes on the first 20 participants. The mean age was 58.8 years; 22 were Caucasian, and 7 were on maintenance therapies for gynecologic cancers. Average total severity of reported symptoms (scale = 100 points) on a general medical symptom questionnaire (MSQ) decreased by 22% (61 vs 48). Eight patients reported increased perceived levels of health and 6 had stable perception of health. There were also notable improvements from baseline in item assessments of eating behavior (34%), perceived stress (20%), and resilience (21%). Patients also reported a notable trend towards improvement in anxiety (35%) and depression (34%), as well as social integration and connectedness (30%). 100% of participants would “highly recommend the program” and none complained of stress or altered mood associated with online instruction. Conclusions: The telemedicine HEAL – GYN peri-habilitation program is feasible and well tolerated. In addition, the program may improve quality of life and may prevent further decline for those on treatment or maintenance therapy. These preliminary findings support continued investigation of a telemedicine healthy lifestyle peri-habilitative program.

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Association of physical activity and quality of life among cancer patients

International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Invention ◽

10.18535/ijmsci/v8i06.06 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (06) ◽

pp. 5463-5468

Author(s):

Ruchika Kalra ◽

Bhavna Anand ◽

Shubh Shree ◽

Himani Chauhan ◽

Harshita Sharma

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Genetic Mutation ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Data Collection And Analysis ◽

Lifestyle Diseases ◽

The Relationship

Background: Cancer is one of the lifestyle diseases which in years have multiplied the patients into numbers in every country and on the graph in inclination depending on the factors of our lifestyle and genetic mutation leading to this disease. Studies have proved that effect of cancer is more on the quality of life for the patient in all aspects of his or her life. Objectives: The objective of the study was to find the relationship between quality of life and physical activity in the cancer patients. Search Methods: Survey questionnaire was given by google forms where the Quality-of-life questionnaire with the FACT- G form for physical activity. Selection criteria: The criteria were males and females of 40 years and above patients with the cancer in any stage and able to understand English. Data collection and analysis: There were 63 patients as sample for study, proceeded with the consent of 40 years and above with different types and stages of cancers. The analysis created the relation of cancer to depending upon the stage of it and associating the physical activity with quality of life. Main Results: The statistical analytical tool for finding correlation was Pearson correlation coefficient creating labelling the QOL at X value and FACT-G at Y value creating the positive correlation in the study with the value of is 0.7563. Authors’ conclusions: Authors came with the conclusion that there is correlation between quality of life and physical activity and are directly proportional as one value decrease so as in other and vice-versa.

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The association between physical activity, sedentary time and health-related quality of life in cancer survivors

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes ◽

10.1186/s12955-020-01575-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Rui Yan ◽

Beibei Che ◽

Binghui Lv ◽

Peng Wu ◽

Xinyuan Lu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Sedentary Time ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Abstract Background Although physical activity (PA) and sedentary time in cancer survivors (CSs) were associated with health-related quality of life (HRQOL), it was not clear whether their associations were similar among CSs with different number of comorbid chronic diseases (CCDs). This study aimed to investigate the associations between PA, sedentary time and HRQOL in CSs with different number of CCDs. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1546 CSs between June and September 2018 in Shanghai, China. Data were collected with a self-reported questionnaire including sociodemographic characteristics, CCDs, PA, sedentary time and HRQOL. International Physical Activity Questionnaire and Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core30 were respectively used to measure PA and HRQOL of CSs. Associations of PA and sedentary time with HRQOL among CSs with different number of CCDs were evaluated by using logistic regression, adjusted for confounding factors. Results About seventy-five percent CSs had at least one CCD. Approximately three fifths CSs had high PA level and < 4 h/day sedentary time. Moderate PA level and high PA level were shown to be associated with better HRQOL among all participants. In CSs with ≤ 2 CCDs, high PA level was significantly associated with higher scores of physical function and lower scores of nausea and vomiting, appetite loss. However, there was a positive association between high PA level and constipation score among CSs with ≥ 3 CCDs. CSs with shorter sedentary time had better HRQOL in those with CCDs. Conclusions High PA level and long sedentary time have significant association with worse HRQOL of CSs with ≥ 3 CCDs, while high PA level is positively associated with HRQOL in CSs with ≤ 2 CCDs. Our findings may support further studies of the causal association between PA, sedentary times and HRQOL to provide targeted proposal to improve the HRQOL of CSs according to their number of CCDs.

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Quality of Life in Patients With Hypoparathyroidism After Treatment for Thyroid Cancer

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism ◽

10.1210/clinem/dgaa597 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 105 (12) ◽

pp. e4652-e4660 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Matthias Büttner ◽

Laura D Locati ◽

Monica Pinto ◽

Cláudia Araújo ◽

Iwona M Tomaszewska ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Thyroid Cancer ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Vocal Cord Palsy ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Eortc Qlq C30 ◽

Eortc Qlq

Abstract Purpose Surgical complications such as hypoparathyroidism (HPT) or vocal cord palsy are seldom assessed when the quality of life (QOL) in thyroid cancer patients is investigated. The aim of this study was to measure the QOL difference in thyroid cancer survivors with and without HPT. Methods Participants for this analysis were enrolled in 13 countries from a study that pilot-tested a thyroid cancer–specific QOL instrument. They were included if they had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer at least 9 months previously. QOL was measured using the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core (EORTC QLQ-C30) and some items on HPT symptoms (eg, tingling in fingers or toes). HPT status and other clinical data were extracted from the patients’ medical charts. Comparisons of QOL domains between patients with and without HPT were performed using Mann-Whitney U test. The occurrence of HPT-related symptoms was compared using chi-square tests. Multiple ordinal regression analysis was performed to evaluate factors that might affect QOL. Results Eighty-nine patients participated in this study, 17 of whom were considered to have HPT. Patients in the HPT group reported significantly reduced QOL in 9 of the 15 scales of the EORTC QLQ-C30 compared to patients without HPT. Regression analysis showed that HPT was independently negatively associated with various scales of the QLQ-C30. Both groups showed a high prevalence of typical HPT symptoms. Conclusion Thyroid cancer patients with HPT report significantly impaired QOL compared to thyroid cancer survivors without HPT. The assessment of HPT should be considered when measuring QOL in thyroid cancer patients.

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DEVELOPMENT AND PRE-TESTING OF THE EORTC QUALITY OF LIFE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR VULVA CANCER PATIENTS – THE SIGNIFICANCE OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT

10.26226/morressier.599bdc7bd462b80296ca1b63 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Pernille Jensen

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Patient Involvement ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽

Vulva Cancer ◽

Eortc Quality

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Associations between physical activity and quality of life in ovarian cancer survivors

Gynecologic Oncology ◽

10.1016/j.ygyno.2007.03.033 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 106 (1) ◽

pp. 244-250 ◽

Cited By ~ 75

Author(s):

Clare Stevinson ◽

Wylam Faught ◽

Helen Steed ◽

Katia Tonkin ◽

Aliya B. Ladha ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Ovarian Cancer ◽

Cancer Survivors

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Food intake, physical activity and quality of life among children and youth

Work ◽

10.3233/wor-213492 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Emília Martins ◽

Rosina Fernandes ◽

Francisco Mendes ◽

Cátia Magalhães ◽

Patrícia Araújo

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Age Groups ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Life Habits ◽

Definition Of

BACKGROUND: The health-related quality of life construct (QoL) implies a relationship with eating habits (EA) and physical activity (PA). Sociodemographic and anthropometric variables (gender, age and Body Mass Index - BMI) are highlighted in the definition of healthy lifestyle habits promotion strategies. OBJECTIVE: We aim to characterize and relate PA, EA and QoL in children/youth and explore gender, age and BMI influences. METHODS: It is a non-experimental study, with 337 children/youth, ages between 8 and 17 years (12.61±2.96), mostly from the rural inland of Portugal. In data collection we used a sociodemographic and anthropometric questionnaire, a weekly register table of EA and Kid-Kindl (QoL). Statistical analysis (p < 0.05) were performed in SPSS-IBM 25. RESULTS: Lower BMI was associated with better EA (p < 0.001), PA (p < 0.05) and self-esteem (p < 0.01) and worse scores on family subscale of QoL. Female showed higher fruit intake (p < 0.05). The older has shown better results. PA is positively correlated with QoL (p < 0.01) and EA (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: It is important to explore other relevant social and family dimensions, to promote intervention programs with parents, school and community, as well as healthy practices policies. The intervention in these age groups is critical for a longer-term impact in improving healthy life habits.

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