Effects of a Home-based Exercise Program on Anxiety and Mood Disturbances in Older Adults with Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objective

Exercise interventions improve anxiety and mood disturbances in patients with cancer. However, studies are limited in older adults with cancer. We assessed the effects of exercise on anxiety, mood, and social and emotional well-being in older patients with cancer during their first 6 weeks of chemotherapy.

Design

Exploratory secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial (RCT).

Setting

Community oncology practices.

Participants

Older patients (aged 60 years or older) undergoing chemotherapy (N = 252).

Intervention

Patients were randomized to Exercise for Cancer Patients (EXCAP) or usual care (control) for the first 6 weeks of chemotherapy. EXCAP is a home-based, low- to moderate-intensity progressive walking and resistance train

SUBMITTER: Loh KP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6544022 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature