Physical Behavior Profiles in Chronic Cancer-Related Fatigue.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Increasing physical activity level is a generally effective intervention goal for patients who suffer from chronic cancer-related fatigue (CCRF). However, patients are unlikely to benefit equally from these interventions, as their behavioral starting points might vary substantially. Therefore, we explored patterns of physical behavior of participants who suffer from CCRF.

Methods

Baseline data of a randomized controlled trial were used for a latent profile analysis on nine accelerometer-derived physical behavior measures, describing levels and patterns of physical activity, moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA), and sedentary behavior. The relation between participant characteristics and the latent profiles was analyzed.

Results

Accelerometer

SUBMITTER: Wolvers MDJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5803288 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature