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Exercise Levels and Preferences in Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
Alice Avancini1, Valeria Pala2, Ilaria Trestini3
1Department of Medicine, Biomedical, Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy.
Summary
Most cancer patients are not active enough but want to exercise. Personalized programs, especially those instructed by oncologists, could help increase physical activity levels in cancer survivors.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Exercise Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Physical activity offers significant benefits, yet many cancer patients remain sedentary.
- Sedentary lifestyles in cancer patients can impede recovery and overall well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess current physical activity levels among cancer outpatients.
- To determine cancer patients' interest in and preferences for exercise programs.
- To identify factors influencing willingness to engage in physical activity.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 392 cancer outpatients.
- Anonymous questionnaires collected data on demographics, medical history, and exercise preferences.
- The Leisure Score Index (LSI) estimated current physical activity levels.
Main Results:
- 93% of patients were insufficiently active, but 80% expressed interest in exercise programs.
- Willingness to exercise correlated with higher education and current physical activity levels.
- Chemotherapy patients were less inclined to exercise; advanced cancer stage was linked to lower physical activity (LSI).
Conclusions:
- Cancer patients demonstrate a significant desire for physical activity interventions.
- Personalized, oncologist-guided exercise programs may effectively increase activity levels in this population.
- Understanding patient preferences is crucial for designing successful cancer rehabilitation programs.
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