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View article: Factors Associated With Employment and Quality of Working Life in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Factors Associated With Employment and Quality of Working Life in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer Open
Purpose As survival of patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) improves, their work situation is gaining importance. The aim of the current study was to identify factors associated with work status and quality of working life (QWL) in…
View article: Impact of exercise on sexual health, body image, and therapy‐related symptoms in women with metastatic breast cancer: The randomized controlled <scp>PREFERABLE</scp>‐<scp>EFFECT</scp> trial
Impact of exercise on sexual health, body image, and therapy‐related symptoms in women with metastatic breast cancer: The randomized controlled <span>PREFERABLE</span>‐<span>EFFECT</span> trial Open
The understanding and treatment of sexual health problems, impaired body image, and other non‐life threatening but burdensome symptoms of women with metastatic breast cancer (mBC) is still insufficient. We studied the factors associated wi…
View article: Supervised Exercise for Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Cost-Utility Analysis Alongside the PREFERABLE-EFFECT Randomized Controlled Trial
Supervised Exercise for Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Cost-Utility Analysis Alongside the PREFERABLE-EFFECT Randomized Controlled Trial Open
PURPOSE To evaluate the cost utility of a 9-month supervised exercise program for patients with metastatic breast cancer (mBC), compared with control (usual care, supplemented with general activity advice and an activity tracker). Evidence…
View article: Supervised, structured and individualized exercise in metastatic breast cancer: a randomized controlled trial
Supervised, structured and individualized exercise in metastatic breast cancer: a randomized controlled trial Open
Physical exercise both during and after curative cancer treatment has been shown to reduce side effects. Evidence in the metastatic cancer setting is scarce, and interventions that improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL) are much ne…
View article: 269MO The effects of exercise on sexual health and breast cancer-specific symptom burden in women with metastatic breast cancer: Results of the multinational randomized PREFERABLE-EFFECT trial
269MO The effects of exercise on sexual health and breast cancer-specific symptom burden in women with metastatic breast cancer: Results of the multinational randomized PREFERABLE-EFFECT trial Open
Women with metastatic breast cancer (mBC) experience breast cancer- and treatment-related side effects that impair activities of daily living. Evidence for exercise effects on rarely addressed problems such as sexual health or body image i…
View article: “Now is the time for institutions to be investing in growing exercise programs as part of standard of care”: a multiple case study examining the implementation of exercise oncology interventions
“Now is the time for institutions to be investing in growing exercise programs as part of standard of care”: a multiple case study examining the implementation of exercise oncology interventions Open
Background Implementation science seeks to systematically identify determinants, strategies, and outcomes within a causal pathway to help explain successful implementation. This process is applied to evidence-based interventions (EBIs) to …
View article: Early Detection of Brain Metastases in a Supervised Exercise Program for Patients with Advanced Breast Cancer: A Case Report
Early Detection of Brain Metastases in a Supervised Exercise Program for Patients with Advanced Breast Cancer: A Case Report Open
Introduction Around 25% of metastatic breast cancer (mBC) patients develop brain metastases, which vastly affects their overall survival and quality of life. According to the current clinical guidelines, regular magnetic resonance imaging …
View article: Developing an implementation research logic model: using a multiple case study design to establish a worked exemplar
Developing an implementation research logic model: using a multiple case study design to establish a worked exemplar Open
Background Implementation science frameworks explore, interpret, and evaluate different components of the implementation process. By using a program logic approach, implementation frameworks with different purposes can be combined to detai…
View article: Design of a multinational randomized controlled trial to assess the effects of structured and individualized exercise in patients with metastatic breast cancer on fatigue and quality of life: the EFFECT study
Design of a multinational randomized controlled trial to assess the effects of structured and individualized exercise in patients with metastatic breast cancer on fatigue and quality of life: the EFFECT study Open
View article: Implementation of physical activity interventions in a community‐based youth mental healthcare service: A case study of context, strategies, and outcomes
Implementation of physical activity interventions in a community‐based youth mental healthcare service: A case study of context, strategies, and outcomes Open
Aims Physical activity interventions are recommended for community‐based youth mental health services to prevent physical health disparities. Implementation is challenging, and studies focusing on the methods to achieve change are needed. …
View article: “I want to get myself as fit as I can and not die just yet” – Perceptions of exercise in people with advanced cancer and cachexia: a qualitative study
“I want to get myself as fit as I can and not die just yet” – Perceptions of exercise in people with advanced cancer and cachexia: a qualitative study Open
Cachexia is a prevalent muscle wasting syndrome among people with advanced cancer that profoundly impacts patient quality of life (QoL) and physical function. Exercise can improve QoL, physical function, and overall health in people with c…
View article: Effects of supervised aerobic exercise on cardiorespiratory fitness and patient-reported health outcomes in colorectal cancer patients undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy—a pilot study
Effects of supervised aerobic exercise on cardiorespiratory fitness and patient-reported health outcomes in colorectal cancer patients undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy—a pilot study Open
View article: Effect and feasibility of wearable physical activity trackers and pedometers for increasing physical activity and improving health outcomes in cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Effect and feasibility of wearable physical activity trackers and pedometers for increasing physical activity and improving health outcomes in cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Exercise interventions for people diagnosed with cancer: a systematic review of implementation outcomes
Exercise interventions for people diagnosed with cancer: a systematic review of implementation outcomes Open
Purpose Exercise is efficacious for people living after a cancer diagnosis. However, implementation of exercise interventions in real-world settings is challenging. Implementation outcomes are defined as ‘the effects of deliberate and purp…
View article: Patients and carers' perspectives of participating in a pilot tailored exercise program during chemoradiotherapy for high grade glioma: A qualitative study
Patients and carers' perspectives of participating in a pilot tailored exercise program during chemoradiotherapy for high grade glioma: A qualitative study Open
Patients and carers expressed positive perceptions and experiences of participating in exercise during chemoradiotherapy; however, some challenges were experienced. These results support the quantitative pilot study which demonstrated that…
View article: Aerobic Exercise-Induced Changes in Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Aerobic Exercise-Induced Changes in Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
While performing aerobic exercise during chemotherapy has been proven feasible and safe, the efficacy of aerobic training on cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy has not yet been systematicall…
View article: Exercising in Isolation? The Role of Telehealth in Exercise Oncology During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
Exercising in Isolation? The Role of Telehealth in Exercise Oncology During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond Open
View article: Exercise medicine in cancer care
Exercise medicine in cancer care Open
Exercise is a safe and effective adjunct therapy in cancer care. Patients with cancer who regularly engage in moderate-intensity exercise are more likely to have: fewer and less severe treatment-related side effects; a lower relative risk …
View article: Health benefits, safety and cost of physical activity interventions for mental health conditions: A meta-review to inform translation efforts
Health benefits, safety and cost of physical activity interventions for mental health conditions: A meta-review to inform translation efforts Open
Background Mental illness is a leading cause of the global burden of disease. Physical activity (PA) can improve physical and mental health outcomes for people with mental illness, yet routine implementation of PA within standard care rema…
View article: EX-MED cancer: A best practice exercise medicine program for people with cancer
EX-MED cancer: A best practice exercise medicine program for people with cancer Open
Aim: COSA considers the level of evidence sufficient to recognise exercise as an adjunct therapy but only one in 10 people with cancer adhere with exercise guidelines. This project aims to develop, implement and evaluate a sustainable and …
View article: Effects of Kyusho Jitsu on Physical Activity-levels and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients
Effects of Kyusho Jitsu on Physical Activity-levels and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients Open
To our knowledge this is the first study showing that a holistic Kyusho Jitsu martial arts intervention can be feasible and effective for breast cancer survivors.
View article: Bewegung und Sport für Patienten mit Prostatakrebs
Bewegung und Sport für Patienten mit Prostatakrebs Open
View article: Physical activity levels in men with bone metastatic prostate cancer and associations with physical and mental health outcomes
Physical activity levels in men with bone metastatic prostate cancer and associations with physical and mental health outcomes Open
of a presentation at the 2nd Prostate Cancer World Congress (PCWC), Cairns, Australia, 17-21 August 2015.
View article: Effects of a 15-Month Supervised Exercise Program on Physical and Psychological Outcomes in Prostate Cancer Patients Following Prostatectomy
Effects of a 15-Month Supervised Exercise Program on Physical and Psychological Outcomes in Prostate Cancer Patients Following Prostatectomy Open
Purpose. Despite advanced medical treatment options, many prostate cancer patients are still confronted with unfavorable physical and psychological burdens. Physical exercise has proven to be beneficial for prostate cancer patients, yet sp…