Cancer Survivor
Conditions
Keywords
exercise, cancer survivor, rehabilitation
Brief summary
The aim of the study is to increase the physical activity and exercise of those recovering from cancer (after treatments) and to promote a functional return to everyday life and coping in everyday life. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of a exercise intervention on the quality of life, functional fitness (functional muscle strength and endurance tests) and the amount of physical activity of the participants in the study.
Detailed description
Design: This is a quantitative study, whose data includes structured surveys (questionnaires) and measurements. Data are collected before and after the group exercise intervention. This 8 week tailored, progressive program will consist muscle strength training, endurance training, flexibility training, relaxation and home-exercises.
Interventions
Intervention includes exercising and relaxation in a group
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Active cancer treatments have ended under 12 months * Age 18-70 years * Finnish speaking * moving without aids * z=1-0 * able to come Meri-Karina * normal or low physical activity * able to use digital equipments to participate remote exercise sessions
Exclusion criteria
* Exercise contraindications * Memory and mental health problems * Exercise every day over two hours
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The change of Quality of life | change from baseline at 8 weeks | Eortec Qlqc-30 |
| The change of Functional muscle strength | change from baseline at 8 weeks | upper and lower body functionals muscle strength tests |
| The change of Endurance | change from baseline at 8 weeks | 6 min walking test |
| The change of Subjective physical activity | change from baseline at 8 weeks | exercise diary |
| The change of Subjective physical capability | change from baseline at 8 weeks | PROMIS-Cancer |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Experiences and feedback | only at 8 weeks | subjective feedback survey |
Countries
Finland