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16716872

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-5-23
pubmed:abstractText
The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the effects of a physical exercise program on physical performance and quality of life (QOL) in a population with incurable cancer and a short life expectancy. Thirty-four patients participated in a 50-minute group exercise program twice a week for 6 weeks. Physical performance was measured by three tests: "6-minute walk test," "timed repeated sit to stand," and "functional reach." Fatigue was measured by the Fatigue Questionnaire. QOL was assessed by the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life Questionnaire. The outcome variables were assessed before and after the intervention. The walk length increased and the "timed repeated sit to stand" was reduced (P < 0.05). Emotional functioning improved and physical fatigue was reduced (P < 0.05). Physical exercise seems to be a feasible way to improve well-being among patients with incurable cancer. Future randomized trials are needed to confirm the results.
pubmed:commentsCorrections
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
May
pubmed:issn
0885-3924
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
31
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
421-30
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-1-30
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2006
pubmed:articleTitle
The effect of a physical exercise program in palliative care: A phase II study.
pubmed:affiliation
The Norwegian Cancer Society, Department of Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim, Norway. line.oldervoll@ntnu.no
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Clinical Trial, Phase II