scholarly journals Peer Review #2 of "Functional outcomes and quality of life after a 6-month early intervention program for oral cancer survivors: a single-arm clinical trial (v0.1)"

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Early Intervention ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Early Intervention Program

scholarly journals Functional outcomes and quality of life after a 6-month early intervention program for oral cancer survivors: a single-arm clinical trial

PeerJ ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. e4419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yueh-Hsia Chen ◽  
Wei-An Liang ◽  
Chung-Yin Hsu ◽  
Siang-Lan Guo ◽  
Shwu-Huei Lien ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Work Rate ◽  
Dash Score ◽  
Early Intervention Program

Background Advanced treatment of oral cancer increases survival rates; however, it also increases the risk of developing shoulder dysfunction, dysphagia, oral dysfunction, donor site morbidity and psychological issues. This single-arm preliminary pilot study aims to explore the effects of a six-month early intervention program following reconstructive surgery in oral cancer survivors. Methods A total of 65 participants were analyzed following reconstructive surgery. Outcome measurements were taken during the first visit, and at one, three and six months after reconstructive surgery. Results Scapular muscle strength and shoulder range of motion progressively improved during the 6-month follow-up. The mean Disability of the Arms, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score showed significant improvement at 1 month (p < .001). Health related QoL showed significant differences between baseline and 6-months post-surgery scores on global health and on most of the function and symptom scales. The predicted return-to-work rate was 80% at one year after the operation. Return-to-work rate differs in different vocational types, with a higher rate of return in the skilled or semi-skilled (87.5%) and self-employed (86.7%). Conclusions We suggest that early integrated intervention program with a follow-up of at least six months following reconstructive surgery may help develop and identify intervention guidelines and goals in the initial six months of treatment following neck dissection in oral cancer survivors.

Quality of Life of Oral Cancer Survivors: Gujarat Cancer Research Institute: Ahmedabad

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. V. Ramani ◽  
Gunjan Trivedi ◽  
Mitesh Shah ◽  
Parimal Jivarajani ◽  
Umank Tripathi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Research ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Research Institute ◽  
Research Institute

scholarly journals Telehealth system (e-CUIDATE) to improve quality of life in breast cancer survivors: rationale and study protocol for a randomized clinical trial

Trials ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noelia Galiano-Castillo ◽  
Angelica Ariza-García ◽  
Irene Cantarero-Villanueva ◽  
Carolina Fernández-Lao ◽  
Lourdes Díaz-Rodríguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Study Protocol ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Improve Quality

scholarly journals Influence of a Multidisciplinary Program of Diet, Exercise, and Mindfulness on the Quality of Life of Stage IIA-IIB Breast Cancer Survivors

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 153473542092475
Author(s):  
Julia Ruiz-Vozmediano ◽  
Sarah Löhnchen ◽  
Lucas Jurado ◽  
Rosario Recio ◽  
Andrea Rodríguez-Carrillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cancer Symptoms

Background: Integrative oncology has proven to be a useful approach to control cancer symptoms and improve the quality of life (QoL) and overall health of patients, delivering integrated patient care at both physical and emotional levels. The objective of this randomized trial was to evaluate the effects of a triple intervention program on the QoL and lifestyle of women with breast cancer. Methods: Seventy-five survivors of stage IIA-IIB breast cancer were randomized into 2 groups. The intervention group (IG) received a 6-month dietary, exercise, and mindfulness program that was not offered to the control group (CG). Data were gathered at baseline and at 6 months postintervention on QoL and adherence to Mediterranean diet using clinical markers and validated questionnaires. Between-group differences at baseline and 3 months postintervention were analyzed using Student’s t test for related samples and the Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney U tests. Results: At 6 months postintervention, the IG showed significant improvements versus CG in physical functioning ( p = .027), role functioning ( p = .028), and Mediterranean diet adherence ( p = .02) and a significant reduction in body mass index ( p = .04) and weight ( p = .05), with a mean weight loss of 0.7 kg versus a gain of 0.55 kg by the CG ( p = .05). Dyspnea symptoms were also increased in the CG versus IG ( p = .066). Conclusions: These results demonstrate that an integrative dietary, physical activity, and mindfulness program enhances the QoL and healthy lifestyle of stage IIA-IIB breast cancer survivors. Cancer symptoms may be better managed by the implementation of multimodal rather than isolated interventions.

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