Physiotherapy and Exercise Management of People Undergoing Surgery for Lung Cancer: A Survey of Current Practice across Australia and New Zealand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Moderate- to high-certainty evidence supports the benefits of pre- and post-operative exercise for people undergoing surgical resection for lung cancer. Despite this, exercise programs are not commonly provided. Previous data regarding exercise practices are a decade old. Therefore, this study aimed to understand current exercise practices in surgical lung cancer care in Australia and New Zealand.

Methods

An online cross-sectional survey of Australian and New Zealand allied health professionals specialising in exercise-based interventions was carried out. Survey development and reporting adhered to CHERRIES and CROSS checklists. Institutions with thoracic surgery departments were invited to participate via email, and additional responses were sought via snowballin

SUBMITTER: Whish-Wilson GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10051547 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature