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Schroder Sattar1, Kristen R Haase2, Isabel Tejero3
1College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Health Science Building - 1A10, Box 6 107 Wiggins Road, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5, Canada.
Introduction:
The feasibility, safety, acceptability, and perceptions of exercise in older adults with advanced disease are not well understood due to the scarcity of evidence. This scoping review aimed to (1) summarize evidence on the feasibility, acceptability, and safety of exercise interventions for older adults with advanced cancer and (2) explore this population's perceptions on participating in exercise programs.
Materials And Methods:
A systematic search was conducted by an expert research librarian in Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, Cochrane CENTRAL, and SPORTDiscus (inception through November 2023). Eligible studies included older adults with advanced (stage IV or receiving treatment with non-curative intent) solid cancers and intervention or qualitative studies on physical activity/exercise in older adults pertaining to our objectives.
Results:
A total of 36 studies were included: 28 (78 %) intervention studies, seven (19 %) qualitative studies, and one (3 %) cross-sectional study. The Frequency/Intensity/Time/Type (FITT) principle was described in 18 studies (64 %). Feasibility was examined in 15 of the 28 intervention studies (54 %) using various definitions. Four studies had predetermined feasibility thresholds, yielding mixed results. One intervention study reported on two intervention-related severe adverse events. Nineteen of the 28 intervention studies (68 %) examined acceptability, reporting high levels of participant satisfaction. Qualitative data revealed several barriers and facilitators to exercise.
Discussion:
Exercise appears to be feasible, acceptable, and safe in older adults with advanced cancer. Consistent reporting on the FITT principle and feasibility operationalization are areas of improvement in exercise studies in older adults with advanced disease.
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