Title |
Exercise and nutrition for head and neck cancer patients: a patient oriented, clinic-supported randomized controlled trial
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Published in |
BMC Cancer, October 2012
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2407-12-446 |
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Authors |
Lauren C Capozzi, Harold Lau, Raylene A Reimer, Margaret McNeely, Janine Giese-Davis, S Nicole Culos-Reed |
Abstract |
Research on physical activity and nutrition interventions aimed at positively impacting symptom management, treatment-related recovery and quality of life has largely excluded head and neck (HN) cancer populations. This translates into a lack of clinical programming available for these patient populations. HN cancer patients deal with severe weight loss, with more than 70% attributed to lean muscle wasting, leading to extended recovery times, decreased quality of life (QoL), and impaired physical functioning. To date, interventions to address body composition issues have focused solely on diet, despite findings that nutritional therapy alone is insufficient to mitigate changes. A combined physical activity and nutrition intervention, that also incorporates important educational components known to positively impact behaviour change, is warranted for this population. Our pilot work suggests that there is large patient demand and clinic support from the health care professionals for a comprehensive program. |
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Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 25% |
Scientists | 1 | 25% |
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Australia | 1 | <1% |
Italy | 1 | <1% |
Canada | 1 | <1% |
United States | 1 | <1% |
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Researcher | 31 | 12% |
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Student > Doctoral Student | 19 | 7% |
Other | 45 | 18% |
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Nursing and Health Professions | 38 | 15% |
Psychology | 19 | 7% |
Sports and Recreations | 18 | 7% |
Social Sciences | 8 | 3% |
Other | 23 | 9% |
Unknown | 75 | 29% |