Title |
Home-based functional walking program for advanced cancer patients receiving palliative care: a case series
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Published in |
BMC Palliative Care, May 2013
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DOI | 10.1186/1472-684x-12-22 |
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Authors |
Sonya S Lowe, Sharon M Watanabe, Vickie E Baracos, Kerry S Courneya |
Abstract |
Although meta-analyses have demonstrated that physical activity can positively impact quality of life outcomes in early stage cancer patients, it is not yet known whether these benefits can be extended to patients with advanced cancer. In a previous pilot survey of patients with advanced cancer with a median survival of 104 days, participants felt willing and able to participate in a physical activity intervention, and reported a strong preference for walking and home-based programming. Here, we report on the initial development and feasibility of a home-based functional walking program in patients with advanced cancer receiving palliative care. |
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