2008-07-01
Improved physical fitness of cancer survivors: A randomised controlled trial comparing physical training with physical and cognitive-behavioural training
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Acta Oncologica , Volume 47 - Issue 5 p. 825- 834
We compared the effect of a group-based 12-week supervised exercise programme, i.e. aerobic and resistance exercise, and group sports, with that of the same programme combined with cognitive-behavioural training on physical fitness and activity of cancer survivors. One hundred and forty seven cancer survivors (all cancer types, medical treatment ≥3 months ago) were randomly assigned to physical training (PT, n=71) or PT plus cognitive-behavioural training (PT+CBT, n=76). Maximal aerobic capacity, muscle strength and physical activity were assessed at baseline and post-intervention. Analyses using multilevel linear mixed-effects models showed that cancer survivors' physical fitness increased significantly in PT and PT+CBT from baseline to post-intervention. Changes did not differ between PT and PT+CBT. Physical fitness of cancer survivors was improved following an intensive physical training programme. Adding a structured cognitive-behavioural intervention did not enhance the effect.
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| doi.org/10.1080/02841860701666063, hdl.handle.net/1765/29485 | |
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| Organisation | Erasmus MC: University Medical Center Rotterdam |
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May, A., van Weert, E., Korstjens, I., Hoekstra-Weebers, J., van der Schans, C., Zonderland, M., … Ros, W. (2008). Improved physical fitness of cancer survivors: A randomised controlled trial comparing physical training with physical and cognitive-behavioural training. Acta Oncologica, 47(5), 825–834. doi:10.1080/02841860701666063 |
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