Although social determinants of health (SDOH) components affect patients with cancer, nurses tended not to consider them when speaking with patients or making recommendations about physical activity. These findings were published in the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. Among staff in the healthcare setting, nurses make unique bonds with patients, often having sensitive and personal…
A pilot study of the ONS Get Up, Get Moving program determined its feasibility as a coaching tool to help patients use exercise to improve their quality of life.
The physical activity intervention was a feasible and accepted program for patients with MM after hematopoietic cell transplantation, and provided useful information regarding patient recovery.
Investigators sought to determine if culturally sensitive changes to a breast cancer survivorship program could improve outcomes in medically underserved and minority communities.
During a residential rehabilitation program, researchers interviewed participants to determine their supportive care and rehabilitation needs.
An evaluation of more than 2 dozen types of integrative medicine therapies demonstrated that patients with MPNs who engaged in these activities had improved negative symptoms and quality of life.
Dose-response analysis showed protective effect with 1 percent risk reduction per three MET hours/week.
Long-term survivors of childhood cancers with exercise intolerance may have emotional distress, less social role achievement, and worse HRQOL.
Research findings from ESMO confirm that patients with cancer can improve their symptoms of CRF if they “avoid inactivity”; in addition, greater use of supportive care can also help.
A reflection on survivorship issues and up-to-date reports on current trends in treatment management.
