Can a physical activity program improve functional capacity and fatigue in people with cancer? A retrospective analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The primary aim was to determine the effect of a physical activity (PA) program with education sessions on walking capacity and fatigue in people with cancer. The secondary objective was to assess the factors that moderated the program's effect on walking capacity and fatigue among sociodemographic, physical capacity and symptom-related factors. Satisfaction with the program was also evaluated.

Method

A retrospective, observational study of data from a 12-week program of twice-weekly group PA sessions combined with education sessions was conducted. The 6-min walk test (6MWT), the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20) and program satisfaction were assessed. Paired t-tests were applied to assess changes in 6MWT and MFI-20. Multiple linear regressions were applied

SUBMITTER: Reinmann A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11800585 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature