UW WELL-FIT: the impact of supervised exercise programs on physical capacity and quality of life in individuals receiving treatment for cancer

作者：Noble Madeleine; Russell Caryl; Kraemer Lori; Sharratt Michael^*

来源：Supportive Care in Cancer, 2012, 20(4): 865-873.

DOI：10.1007/s00520-011-1175-z

• Cancer
• Exercise
• Quality of life
• Physical function

The purpose of this study is to report physical function and quality of life data collected from cancer patients who participated in a supervised exercise intervention at the UW WELL-FIT program over 5 years. %26lt;br%26gt;Five hundred seventy-five participants from 18 to 84 years of age (mean, 54 years) were assessed and enrolled in the 24-session program while currently receiving treatment for cancer. Twice weekly, they participated in aerobic exercise, resistance training and stretching exercises for 1 h each time. Pre- and post-assessments were performed to document changes in physical function, while the short form-36 (SF-36) survey assessed changes in quality of life. %26lt;br%26gt;Three hundred eighty-six participants completed the program, while 171 withdrew at some point over the 24 sessions. Pre- and post-cardiovascular assessments were performed on 305 (78.4%) participants. There was a significant increase in the maximum work rate attained and significant decreases in heart rate response, systolic blood pressure and rate of perceived exertion at the submaximal level (p %26lt; 0.01). The summary component scales of SF-36 (physical and mental) were significantly improved as well as all eight subscales (p %26lt; 0.01). %26lt;br%26gt;The data collected from this program indicate that a comprehensive physical activity program involving cardiovascular exercise, resistance training and flexibility can significantly improve physical function and various quality of life indices for individuals undergoing treatment for cancer.

• 出版日期2012-4