Changes in muscle performance among older adults with myeloid malignancies engaging in a mobile health (mHealth) exercise intervention: a single arm pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults with cancer are vulnerable to declines in muscle performance (e.g., strength, speed, duration of muscular contraction), which are associated with worse cancer-related outcomes. Exercise-based interventions can mitigate these declines, but evidence of their effect among older adults with myeloid malignancies receiving outpatient treatment is limited. We explore change in muscle performance among patients in a single arm pilot study of a mobile health (mHealth) exercise intervention.

Methods

Patients ≥ 60 years old with myeloid malignancies receiving outpatient chemotherapy completed a home-based resistance band and walking exercise program [EXercise for Cancer Patients (EXCAP)©^®] delivered via a mobile application with symptom monitoring [(G

SUBMITTER: Jensen-Battaglia M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11715464 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature