Can a physical activity program improve functional capacity and fatigue in people with cancer? A retrospective analysis
Abstract Purpose The primary aim was to determine the effect of a physical activity (PA) program with education sessions on walking capacity and fatigue in people with cancer. The secondary objective was to assess the factors that moderated the program’s effect on walking capacity and fatigue among...
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| author | Aline Reinmann Edouard Laré Anne-Violette Bruyneel Joseph Gligorov Alexandre Bodmer Thibaud Koessler |
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| description | Abstract Purpose The primary aim was to determine the effect of a physical activity (PA) program with education sessions on walking capacity and fatigue in people with cancer. The secondary objective was to assess the factors that moderated the program’s effect on walking capacity and fatigue among sociodemographic, physical capacity and symptom-related factors. Satisfaction with the program was also evaluated. Method A retrospective, observational study of data from a 12-week program of twice-weekly group PA sessions combined with education sessions was conducted. The 6-min walk test (6MWT), the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20) and program satisfaction were assessed. Paired t-tests were applied to assess changes in 6MWT and MFI-20. Multiple linear regressions were applied to determine the influence of age, gender, initial walking capacity and fatigue on the effects of the program. Results Among the 264 participants (age 57.36 ± 12.43 years; 189 women; 134 with breast cancer), 125 (47%) completed the program. Walking capacity (+ 41.63 ± 91.00 m) and fatigue (-2.01 ± 3.77) were improved after the program (p < 0.001). Age and gender did not influence the program’s effect; however, lower initial walking capacity and higher fatigue scores were associated with larger improvements after the program. Satisfaction with the program was high among participants who completed it. Conclusions Walking capacity and fatigue improved significantly after the PA program, but the drop-out rate was high. The program could be individualized based on an individual's initial walking capacity or fatigue score to enhance its effectiveness. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-aa386d1f2c554c599a6355e853dc10df2025-02-09T12:49:38ZengBMCBMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation2052-18472025-02-0117111110.1186/s13102-025-01066-wCan a physical activity program improve functional capacity and fatigue in people with cancer? A retrospective analysisAline Reinmann0Edouard Laré1Anne-Violette Bruyneel2Joseph Gligorov3Alexandre Bodmer4Thibaud Koessler5Geneva School of Health Sciences, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western SwitzerlandService of Oncology, Geneva University HospitalsGeneva School of Health Sciences, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western SwitzerlandINSERM, Centre de Recherche Saint Antoine, Sorbonne University, CRSAService of Oncology, Geneva University HospitalsService of Oncology, Geneva University HospitalsAbstract Purpose The primary aim was to determine the effect of a physical activity (PA) program with education sessions on walking capacity and fatigue in people with cancer. The secondary objective was to assess the factors that moderated the program’s effect on walking capacity and fatigue among sociodemographic, physical capacity and symptom-related factors. Satisfaction with the program was also evaluated. Method A retrospective, observational study of data from a 12-week program of twice-weekly group PA sessions combined with education sessions was conducted. The 6-min walk test (6MWT), the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20) and program satisfaction were assessed. Paired t-tests were applied to assess changes in 6MWT and MFI-20. Multiple linear regressions were applied to determine the influence of age, gender, initial walking capacity and fatigue on the effects of the program. Results Among the 264 participants (age 57.36 ± 12.43 years; 189 women; 134 with breast cancer), 125 (47%) completed the program. Walking capacity (+ 41.63 ± 91.00 m) and fatigue (-2.01 ± 3.77) were improved after the program (p < 0.001). Age and gender did not influence the program’s effect; however, lower initial walking capacity and higher fatigue scores were associated with larger improvements after the program. Satisfaction with the program was high among participants who completed it. Conclusions Walking capacity and fatigue improved significantly after the PA program, but the drop-out rate was high. The program could be individualized based on an individual's initial walking capacity or fatigue score to enhance its effectiveness.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-025-01066-wCancerPhysical activityExercise therapyWalkingFatigueEducation |
| spellingShingle | Aline Reinmann Edouard Laré Anne-Violette Bruyneel Joseph Gligorov Alexandre Bodmer Thibaud Koessler Can a physical activity program improve functional capacity and fatigue in people with cancer? A retrospective analysis BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation Cancer Physical activity Exercise therapy Walking Fatigue Education |
| title | Can a physical activity program improve functional capacity and fatigue in people with cancer? A retrospective analysis |
| title_full | Can a physical activity program improve functional capacity and fatigue in people with cancer? A retrospective analysis |
| title_fullStr | Can a physical activity program improve functional capacity and fatigue in people with cancer? A retrospective analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Can a physical activity program improve functional capacity and fatigue in people with cancer? A retrospective analysis |
| title_short | Can a physical activity program improve functional capacity and fatigue in people with cancer? A retrospective analysis |
| title_sort | can a physical activity program improve functional capacity and fatigue in people with cancer a retrospective analysis |
| topic | Cancer Physical activity Exercise therapy Walking Fatigue Education |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-025-01066-w |
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