Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Thorsten Schmidt, Philip Suess, Dominik M. Schulte, Anne Letsch, Wiebke Jensen
Summary: The diagnosis and treatment of cancer can cause physical and psychological impairment, and side effects may limit treatment effectiveness. However, studies have shown that physical activity and exercise therapy are feasible and recommended for cancer patients. Additionally, combining nutrition therapy and physical activity can prevent and reduce treatment-related side effects. Evidence-based recommendations for cancer prevention through nutrition therapy and exercise should be integrated into treatment plans and healthcare services.
Article
Oncology
Corinna Meyer-Schwickerath, Maximilian Koppel, Rea Kuhl, Janina Bujan Rivera, Angeliki Tsiouris, Gerhard Huber, Joachim Wiskemann
Summary: For most HSCT patients, physical activity is both tolerable and beneficial. Thus, it is crucial for healthcare professionals to advise patients to engage in physical activity before, during, and after transplantation. This study aimed to determine the understanding of medical conditions related to the promotion or non-promotion of physical activity among physicians, nurses, and physical therapists. The results showed a lack of consensus among healthcare professionals, indicating the need for multidisciplinary cooperation and education to support patients' participation in physical activity.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Muhammad Salman Bashir, Diana Selvamony Lalithabai, Shahad AlOtaiby, Amani Abu-Shaheen
Summary: This study evaluated the knowledge and perspective of healthcare professionals in King Fahad Medical City, Saudi Arabia towards telemedicine. The majority of participants had limited knowledge of telemedicine, but overall, they had a positive attitude towards it. There were differences in attitude among different groups of healthcare professionals, highlighting the need for specialized educational programs.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hanne Leirbekk Mjosund, Cathrine Fredriksen Moe, Elissa Burton, Lisbeth Uhrenfeldt
Summary: The study found that physical activity is integrated into complex clinical reasoning, with the main theme being "improving the person's ability to participate in meaningful activities." Within this overall theme, two sub-themes emerged, focusing on increasing physical capacity or improving activity performance. Each subtheme encompassed different aspects of clinical reasoning and diverse perspectives on how to integrate physical activity in reablement.
JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE
(2021)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jeff S. Coombes, Andrew Williams, Jan Radford
Summary: This article discusses the effectiveness of HP-PA counselling and suggested behavior change frameworks for health professionals, and provides four case studies as examples of programs integrated into current HP student and post-graduate training programs.
PROGRESS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ardiles Vitor Santos, Elisabete Cristina Morandi Santos, Camila Melo Picone, Tulio Gamio Dias, Sandra Maria Lima Ribeiro, Alex Antonio Florindo, Aluisio Cotrim Segurado
Summary: The study described the PA, diet, and anthropometry of PLH starting ART at a Brazilian clinic, finding a significant portion with insufficient PA and lack of attention to PA in routine care. Despite potential for behavioral change based on social support and self-efficacy scores, caregivers need to consider patients' vulnerabilities and establish strategies to help them overcome barriers effectively incorporating PA into comprehensive care.
Article
Oncology
Erica Schleicher, Edward McAuley, Kerry S. Courneya, Phillip Anton, Diane K. Ehlers, Siobhan M. Phillips, Robert A. Oster, Dorothy Pekmezi, Laura Q. Rogers
Summary: This study investigated moderators of response to a physical activity behavior change intervention for breast cancer survivors. The results showed that breast cancer survivors who received chemotherapy, were within 2 years of diagnosis, and were single were less likely to achieve moderate-to-vigorous physical activity of 150+ weekly minutes. Further research is needed to determine additional support and resources that may benefit these subgroups of breast cancer survivors.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Annabelle Emery, Sally Moore, James E. Turner, John P. Campbell
Summary: Undertaking a high volume of physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of cancer and can suppress tumor growth. Physical activity may alter T-cell regulation to prevent cancer development.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Vicente Minana-Signes, Manuel Monfort-Panego
Summary: The aim of this study was to analyze the level of specific back-health-related physical activity and exercise knowledge in adolescents. The findings showed that students had a low level of specific knowledge, with only 10.9% passing the knowledge test. Boys had a higher average score than girls, and knowledge level increased with age.
Review
Oncology
Laura Q. Q. Rogers, Kerry S. S. Courneya, Robert A. A. Oster, Philip M. M. Anton, Siobhan Phillips, Diane K. K. Ehlers, Edward McAuley
Summary: The purpose of this study was to determine the long-term effects of a 3-month exercise intervention on cancer survivors. The participants were randomized into two groups, with one receiving the intervention and the other receiving usual care. The results showed significant benefits for the intervention group compared to the usual care group at 12 months.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Simone J. J. M. Verswijveren, Jo Salmon, Robin M. Daly, Lauren Arundell, Ester Cerin, David W. Dunstan, Kylie D. Hesketh, Paul A. Della Gatta, Nicola D. Ridgers
Summary: This study found that replacing sedentary time with moderate or vigorous-intensity physical activity may benefit children's cardiometabolic health, especially in children with healthy weight and overweight.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Anne H. Lee, Katelyn B. Detweiler, Tisha A. Harper, Kim E. Knap, Maria R. C. de Godoy, Kelly S. Swanson
Summary: The study found that dogs had higher activity levels on weekends, with two peaks in activity during the day. Serum C-reactive protein concentration decreased at the end of the study compared to the beginning, and owner-reported pain intensity scores also decreased over the course of the experiment.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Lisa A. Auster-Gussman, Kara L. Gavin, Juned Siddique, Whitney A. Welch, Payton Solk, Madelyn Whitaker, Erin Cullather, Jason Fanning, Cesar Santa Maria, William Gradishar, Seema Khan, Swati Kulkarni, Siobhan M. Phillips
Summary: Physical activity among breast cancer survivors during chemotherapy is related to within-person differences in social cognitive theory constructs, such as self-efficacy and physical outcome expectations. Interventions targeting these constructs could help increase physical activity levels during chemotherapy.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Famke Huizinga, Nico-Derk Lodewijk Westerink, Annette J. Berendsen, Annemiek M. E. Walenkamp, Mathieu H. G. de Greef, Geertruida H. de Bock, Marjolein Y. Berger, Daan Brandenbarg
Summary: This study aims to implement and evaluate a physical activity program for cancer survivors in Dutch general practices. The intervention includes coaching sessions with a practice nurse and the use of an activity tracker for goal setting and feedback. The study will utilize mixed methods to evaluate implementation and examine barriers and facilitators.
Article
Nursing
Tanja I. Janssen, Claudia Voelcker-Rehage
Summary: This study investigated and analyzed the leisure-time and occupational physical activity of healthcare workers and assessed their relationship with cardiovascular health. The study found that there were significant differences in intensity and duration between leisure-time and occupational physical activity, and the two were negatively correlated. Occupational physical activity had an unfavorable effect on cardiovascular parameters, while leisure-time physical activity was beneficial. However, the quality of evidence in this study was low.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Kellie Toohey, Michael Chapman, Anne-Marie Rushby, Kat Urban, Gemma Ingham, Benjamin Singh
Summary: This systematic review with meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and effectiveness of exercise in the palliative care phase for people with advanced cancer. The results showed that exercise can improve quality of life, fitness, and strength, while reducing fatigue in cancer patients.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Kellie Toohey, Maddison Hunter, Karen McKinnon, Tamara Casey, Murray Turner, Suzanne Taylor, Catherine Paterson
Summary: This systematic review aimed to determine the efficacy of prehabilitation in participants diagnosed with breast cancer. Results showed that prehabilitation improved outcomes including physical function, quality of life, and psychosocial variables. Future investigations should consider intervention timeframes, follow-up, and population groups.
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2023)
Review
Oncology
H. Legge, K. Toohey, P. S. Kavanagh, C. Paterson
Summary: This study aims to critically synthesise evidence on the supportive care needs of cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The review included 18 studies and found that cancer patients had a range of unmet needs in physical, psychological, social, and health system aspects during the pandemic. Clinicians are recommended to use these findings to identify individual person-centered needs and optimize the recovery and cancer care during the post-pandemic period.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Catherine Paterson, Kellie Toohey, Rachel Bacon, Phillip S. Kavanagh, Cara Roberts
Summary: This umbrella systematic review finds that people affected by cancer have unmet supportive care needs in various domains, such as psychological/emotional, health system/information, interpersonal/intimacy, social, physical, family, practical, daily living, spiritual, patient-clinician communication, and cognitive needs. These findings highlight the need for targeted improvements and contributions to clinical trials, clinical guidelines, and policies.
SEMINARS IN ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Kellie Toohey, Catherine Paterson, Celeste E. Coltman
Summary: The purpose of this study was to explore the barriers and enablers to participation in physical activity among women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The main barriers identified were the lack of referral to an exercise professional, fear of injury, and treatment-related side effects. However, participants perceived benefits of physical activity related to enhanced health, improved cancer outcomes, and social benefits.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Review
Oncology
C. Paterson, C. Roberts, J. Li, M. Chapman, K. Strickland, N. Johnston, E. Law, R. Bacon, M. Turner, I. Mohanty, G. Pranavan, K. Toohey
Summary: This systematic review aims to understand the experiences of supportive care in people affected by brain cancer and their informal caregivers. The findings highlight the suffering and distress caused by brain cancer and the lack of support for both patients and their caregivers. Current cancer services primarily focus on patients, neglecting the needs of informal caregivers. Service re-design is needed to improve care coordination, provide individualized support, and address the emotional needs of both patients and caregivers.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Rebecca Cesnik, Kellie Toohey, Nicole Freene, Brea Kunstler, Stuart Semple
Summary: This review aimed to determine whether patients undergoing chemotherapy meet physical activity guidelines with different exercise interventions. The results showed that interventions successfully increased or maintained physical activity participation levels, while physical activity declined without intervention. However, due to limited evidence, it is currently not possible to determine the most effective intervention to improve physical activity levels for people undergoing chemotherapy.
SEMINARS IN ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2023)
Article
Oncology
H. Legge, K. Toohey, P. S. Kavanagh, C. Paterson
Summary: This study describes the experiences of cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia through qualitative data collection and analysis. The study found that the pandemic had an impact on patients' access to healthcare services, encounters with healthcare professionals, daily living, and psychological wellbeing. The study recommends reflection on these findings in the context of future pandemic planning and further exploration of the sustainability of telehealth services.
SEMINARS IN ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Helen S. Legge, Kellie Toohey, Phil Kavanagh, Catherine Paterson
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Kellie Toohey, Maddison Hunter, Karen McKinnon, Tamara Casey, Murray Turner, Suzanne Taylor, Catherine Paterson
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Cara Roberts, Kellie Toohey, Catherine Paterson
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Kellie Toohey, Catherine Paterson, Celeste E. Coltman
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Melanie J. Moore, Joseph Northey, Philip Crispin, Stuart Semple, Kellie Toohey
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Catherine Paterson, Cara Roberts, Maria Kozlovskaia, Irmina Nahon, Kath Schubach, Sally Sara, Richard De Abreu Lourenco, Murray Turner, Raymond J. Chan, Thomas Lam, Henry Woo, Kellie Toohey
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Catherine Paterson, Kellie Toohey, Rachel Bacon, Phil Kavanagh, Cara Roberts
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)