Feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of implementing a 12-week home-based aerobic and resistance exercise program for breast cancer patients receiving endocrine treatment in Indonesia: A mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of implementing a home-based aerobic and resistance exercise for patients with breast cancer receiving endocrine treatment in Indonesia.

Methods

This is a mixed methods study with concurrent design consisting of quantitative single-arm pre-post intervention and qualitative study. We recruited patients with breast cancer (N = 36) receiving endocrine treatment and assigned 12 weeks of home-based pedometer-driven walking and resistance exercises using therapeutic bands. Descriptive statistics were used to assess the feasibility (recruitment, retention, and adherence) and safety. The modified Bruce treadmill test was used to measure predicted aerobic capacity (V̇O₂ peak). Quality

SUBMITTER: Astari YK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11523172 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature