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Wu W, Li H, Fan R. Summary of the best evidence for prehabilitation management of patients with non-small cell lung cancer. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2024; 11:100516. [PMID: 39036283 PMCID: PMC11260363 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Objective This study adopts an evidence-based methodology to establish a comprehensive theory foundation for preoperative prehabilitation management in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Methods A systematic literature review linked to prehabilitation management for NSCLC patients was conducted, utilizing reputable databases such as UpToDate, BMJ Best Practice, UK NICE, SIGN, GIN, Joanna Briggs Institute Library, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase, OVID evidence-based database, PubMed, Chinese Wanfang database, CNKI, CBM, ATS, BTS, AACVPR, and EACTS. The search encompassed articles, including clinical decision-making, guidelines, evidence summaries, expert consensuses, and systematic reviews, from the inception of databases up to March 31st, 2023. Two researchers performed quality assessment of the literature and subsequent evidence extraction. Results Nineteen articles were included, comprising five guidelines, three expert consensuses, seven systematic reviews, and four randomized controlled trials. A total of 41 pieces of evidence were summarized, addressing key aspects such as the multidisciplinary team, appropriate patient population, prehabilitation modes, timing of prehabilitation, prehabilitation assessment, prehabilitation content, quality control, and effectiveness evaluation. Conclusions The synthesis of the best evidence for prehabilitation management in NSCLC patients provides a solid evidence-based foundation for its implementation. It is recommended that healthcare professionals conduct thorough patient evaluations, optimize and integrate medical resources, and collaboratively engage in interdisciplinarity efforts to develop and implement personalized and multimodal prehabilitation plans.
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- Wenfang Wu
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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Charters E, Ricketts V, Sharman AR, Clark J. Systematic review of adherence to swallow and trismus exercises during radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. Head Neck 2024. [PMID: 38895913 DOI: 10.1002/hed.27849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Understanding the barriers and facilitators for prophylactic swallowing and trismus exercises for patients undergoing radiation to the head and neck may help exercise adherence. The analysis reviews all published reports of exercise adherence with a critical appraisal following PRISMA guidelines. A total of 137 potential papers were identified; 20 studies met the inclusion criteria. The most commonly reported facilitators for swallowing and trismus exercises were regular clinician contact and online resources to reinforce instructions, set goals, and manage radiation toxicities. Social support and perceived benefit from exercises were also reported to be of help. The most common barriers to exercise were radiation toxicities, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed with information, and not understanding the reason for the exercises. Understanding facilitators and barriers to adherence is critical when designing exercise interventions for patients undergoing radiation for head and neck cancer.
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- Emma Charters
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Royal Prince Alfred Institute of Academic Surgery, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Watts T, Courtier N, Fry S, Gale N, Gillen E, McCutchan G, Patil M, Rees T, Roche D, Wheelwright S, Hopkinson J. Access, acceptance and adherence to cancer prehabilitation: a mixed-methods systematic review. J Cancer Surviv 2024:10.1007/s11764-024-01605-3. [PMID: 38709465 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-024-01605-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this systematic review is to better understand access to, acceptance of and adherence to cancer prehabilitation. METHODS MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsychINFO, Embase, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, ProQuest Medical Library, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and grey literature were systematically searched for quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods studies published in English between January 2017 and June 2023. Screening, data extraction and critical appraisal were conducted by two reviewers independently using Covidence™ systematic review software. Data were analysed and synthesised thematically to address the question 'What do we know about access, acceptance and adherence to cancer prehabilitation, particularly among socially deprived and minority ethnic groups?' The protocol is published on PROSPERO CRD42023403776 RESULTS: Searches identified 11,715 records, and 56 studies of variable methodological quality were included: 32 quantitative, 15 qualitative and nine mixed-methods. Analysis identified facilitators and barriers at individual and structural levels, and with interpersonal connections important for prehabilitation access, acceptance and adherence. No study reported analysis of facilitators and barriers to prehabilitation specific to people from ethnic minority communities. One study described health literacy as a barrier to access for people from socioeconomically deprived communities. CONCLUSIONS There is limited empirical research of barriers and facilitators to inform improvement in equity of access to cancer prehabilitation. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS To enhance the inclusivity of cancer prehabilitation, adjustments may be needed to accommodate individual characteristics and attention given to structural factors, such as staff training. Interpersonal connections are proposed as a fundamental ingredient for successful prehabilitation.
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Tay SS, Zhang F, Neo EJR. The use of technology in cancer prehabilitation: a systematic review. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1321493. [PMID: 38706603 PMCID: PMC11066209 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1321493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Aim This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of cancer prehabilitation programs delivered through technological enablers compared to conventional face-to-face interventions. Methods A systematic review was conducted, searching PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL for studies published from inception to February 6, 2024. Studies were included if they involved adult cancer patients in primary research, utilized technology for prehabilitation, and assessed functional, psychological, and quality of life outcomes. Results Sixteen studies were included, encompassing wearables, apps, teleprehabilitation, and virtual reality. All studies reported feasibility, but challenges included technical issues, lack of supervision, and non-compliance. Effectiveness depended on intervention rigor and technology type. Wearables offered objective monitoring but faced compliance issues. Videoconferencing provided supervision and could mitigate compliance concerns. Multimodal programs and intervention-specific outcome measures were recommended. Conclusion Technology-based prehabilitation programs seem feasible, but effectiveness depends on intervention design and technology employed. Future research should focus on developing robust evidence to guide clinical practice and explore the potential of integrated technological solutions. Systematic review registration PROSPERO, identifier CRD42022376028.
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- San San Tay
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Keen C, Phillips G, Thelwell M, Humphreys L, Evans L, Copeland R. Establishing Innovative Complex Services: Learning from the Active Together Cancer Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation Service. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:3007. [PMID: 38063575 PMCID: PMC10706618 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11233007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Prehabilitation and rehabilitation will be essential services in an ageing population to support patients with cancer to live well through their life spans. Active Together is a novel evidence-based service embedded within existing healthcare pathways in an innovative collaboration between health, academic, and charity organisations. Designed to improve outcomes for cancer patients and reduce the demand on healthcare resources, it offers physical, nutritional, and psychological prehabilitation and rehabilitation support to patients undergoing cancer treatment. The service is underpinned by behaviour change theories and an individualised and personalised approach to care, addressing the health inequalities that might come about through age, poverty, ethnicity, or culture. Meeting the challenge of delivering high-quality services across multiple stakeholders, while addressing the complexity of patient need, has required skilled leadership, flexibility, and innovation. To support patients equally, regardless of geography or demographics, future services will need to be scaled regionally and be available in locations amenable to the populations they serve. To deliver these services across wide geographic regions, involving multiple providers and complex patient pathways, will require a systems approach. This means embracing and addressing the complexity of the contexts within which these services are delivered, to ensure efficient, high-quality provision of care, while supporting staff well-being and meeting the needs of patients.
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- Carol Keen
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield S9 3TY, UK
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- Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield S9 3TU, UK
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- Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield S9 3TU, UK
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- Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield S9 3TU, UK
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- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield S9 3TY, UK
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- Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield S9 3TU, UK
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Wade-Mcbane K, King A, Urch C, Jeyasingh-Jacob J, Milne A, Boutillier CL. Prehabilitation in the lung cancer pathway: a scoping review. BMC Cancer 2023; 23:747. [PMID: 37568130 PMCID: PMC10416419 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-11254-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Lung cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the UK. Treatment outcomes are poor and UK deaths from lung cancer are higher than any other cancer. Prehabilitation has shown to be an important means of preparing patients both physically and psychologically for cancer treatment. However, little is understood about the context and mechanisms of prehabilitation that can impact physiological and psychological wellbeing. Our aim was to review and summarise primary research on prehabilitation in the lung cancer pathway using a realist approach. METHODS A scoping review of empirical primary research was conducted. Five online medical databases from 2016 - February 2023 were searched. All articles reporting on prehabilitation in lung cancer were included in the review. For this review, prehabilitation was defined as either a uni-modal or multi-modal intervention including exercise, nutrition and/or psychosocial support within a home, community or hospital based setting. A realist framework of context, mechanism and outcome was used to assist with the interpretation of findings. RESULTS In total, 31 studies were included in the review, of which, three were published study protocols. Over 95% of studies featured an exercise component as part of a prehabilitation programme. Twenty-six of the studies had a surgical focus. Only two studies reported using theory to underpin the design of this complex intervention. There was large heterogeneity across all studies as well as a lack of clinical trials to provide definitive evidence on the programme design, setting, type of intervention, patient criteria, delivery, duration and outcome measures used. CONCLUSION A standardised prehabilitation programme for lung cancer patients does not yet exist. Future lung cancer prehabilitation programmes should take into account patient led values, needs, goals, support structures and beliefs, as these factors can affect the delivery and engagement of interventions. Future research should consider using a conceptual framework to conceptualise the living with and beyond cancer experience to help shape and inform personalised prehabilitation services.
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- Kelly Wade-Mcbane
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK.
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK.
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Department of Surgery, Cardiovascular and Cancer, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Department of Surgery, Cardiovascular and Cancer, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Cardiovascular and Cancer, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Medical Library, Hammersmith Campus, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Division of Methodologies, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London, London, UK
- THIS Institute (The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute), University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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Wade-Mcbane K, King A, Urch C, Johansson L, Wells M. Is personalised prehabilitation feasible to implement for patients undergoing oncological treatment for lung cancer at a London teaching hospital? Protocol of a feasibility trial. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e072367. [PMID: 37460263 PMCID: PMC10357652 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION There is significant potential to improve outcomes for patients with lung cancer in terms of quality of life and survival. There is some evidence that prehabilitation can help, but, to date, this has only been tested in surgical populations, despite 70%-80% of patients with lung cancer in the UK receiving non-surgical treatment. The physiological and psychological benefits of prehabilitation seen in surgical patients could be extrapolated to those receiving non-surgical treatment, particularly in such a poor prognosis group. With patients and healthcare professionals, we have co-designed a personalised and evidence-based prehabilitation programme. This draws on a conceptual framework that aligns with patient values and needs as well as functional goals. We aim to investigate whether this programme is feasible to implement and evaluate in clinical practice. METHODS AND ANALYSIS An open-label, single-group feasibility study incorporating quantitative assessments, a qualitative free text questionnaire and reflective field notes. Thirty participants will be recruited over an eight-month period from a single London teaching hospital. All recruited participants will receive a personalised prehabilitation programme during their oncological treatment. This includes a one-hour face-to-face appointment prior to, at week three and at week six of their treatment regimen as well as a weekly telephone call. Interventions including nutrition, physical activity and psychological well-being are stratified according to a patient's priorities, level of readiness and expressed needs. The primary outcome will be feasibility of the personalised prehabilitation programme in clinical practice by investigating areas of uncertainty regarding patient recruitment, attrition, treatment fidelity, intervention adherence and acceptability of study outcome measures. Secondary outcomes will include quality of life, functional capacity and grip strength. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval has been obtained from the Health Research Authority (reference number 22/PR/0390). Results of this study will be disseminated through publication in peer-reviewed articles, presentations at scientific conferences and in collaboration with patient and public involvement representatives. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT05318807.
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- Kelly Wade-Mcbane
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Cardiovascular and Cancer, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Cardiovascular and Cancer, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Oncology, Nursing Directorate, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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Mao JJ, Molena D, Desai K, Schobert K, Seluzicki C, Wilson D, Hardbattle R, Rocco G, Jones D. Implementing a virtual mind-body prehabilitation program for patients undergoing thoracic surgery: A quality improvement project. JTCVS OPEN 2023; 14:615-622. [PMID: 37425445 PMCID: PMC10328830 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2023.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Background Prehabilitation before thoracic surgery has been found to improve outcomes in patients with cancer; however, COVID-19 presented challenges to access on-site programs. We describe the development, implementation, and evaluation of a synchronous, virtual mind-body prehabilitation program developed in response to COVID-19. Methods Eligible participants were patients seen at a thoracic oncology surgical department of an academic cancer center, aged 18 years or older with a diagnosis of thoracic cancer and referred at least 1 week before surgery. The program offered 2 45-minute preoperative mind-body fitness classes each week delivered via Zoom (Zoom Video Communications, Inc). We collected data for referrals, enrollment, participation, and evaluated patient-reported satisfaction and experience. We conducted brief semistructured interviews about participants' experience. Results Among 278 patients referred, 260 were approached, and of those 197 (76%) patients agreed to participate. Among participants, 140 (71%) attended at least 1 class, with an average of 11 attendees per class. The majority of participants reported being extremely satisfied (97.8%), extremely likely to recommend the classes to others (91.2%), and indicated that classes were very much helpful in preparing for surgery (90.8%). Patients also reported that the classes helped reduce anxiety/stress (94.2%), fatigue (88.5%), pain (80.7%), and shortness of breath (86.5%). Qualitative data further suggest that the program made participants feel stronger, more connected to their peers, and better prepared for surgery. Conclusions This virtual mind-body prehabilitation program was well received with high satisfaction and benefits and is highly feasible to implement. This approach may help overcome some of the challenges to in-person participation.
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- Jun J. Mao
- Integrative Medicine Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Thoracic Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Integrative Medicine Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Integrative Medicine Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Integrative Medicine Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Integrative Medicine Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Integrative Medicine Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Thoracic Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Thoracic Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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Exercise across the Lung Cancer Care Continuum: An Overview of Systematic Reviews. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12051871. [PMID: 36902659 PMCID: PMC10003899 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12051871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Growing evidence supports exercise for people with lung cancer. This overview aimed to summarise exercise intervention efficacy and safety across the care continuum. METHODS Eight databases (including Cochrane and Medline) were searched (inception-February 2022) for systematic reviews of RCTs/quasi-RCTs. Eligibility: population-adults with lung cancer; intervention: exercise (e.g., aerobic, resistance) +/- non-exercise (e.g., nutrition); comparator: usual care/non-exercise; primary outcomes: exercise capacity, physical function, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and post-operative complications. Duplicate, independent title/abstract and full-text screening, data extraction and quality ratings (AMSTAR-2) were completed. RESULTS Thirty systematic reviews involving between 157 and 2109 participants (n = 6440 total) were included. Most reviews (n = 28) involved surgical participants. Twenty-five reviews performed meta-analyses. The review quality was commonly rated critically low (n = 22) or low (n = 7). Reviews commonly included combinations of aerobic, resistance and/or respiratory exercise interventions. Pre-operative meta-analyses demonstrated that exercise reduces post-operative complications (n = 4/7) and improves exercise capacity (n = 6/6), whilst HRQoL findings were non-significant (n = 3/3). Post-operative meta-analyses reported significant improvements in exercise capacity (n = 2/3) and muscle strength (n = 1/1) and non-significant HRQoL changes (n = 8/10). Interventions delivered to mixed surgical and non-surgical populations improved exercise capacity (n = 3/4), muscle strength (n = 2/2) and HRQoL (n = 3). Meta-analyses of interventions in non-surgical populations demonstrated inconsistent findings. Adverse event rates were low, however, few reviews reported on safety. CONCLUSIONS A large body of evidence supports lung cancer exercise interventions to reduce complications and improve exercise capacity in pre- and post-operative populations. Additional higher-quality research is needed, particularly in the non-surgical population, including subgroup analyses of exercise type and setting.
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Sereno M, Iniesta-Chamorro JM, Garrido-Rubiales B, Gomez EJ, Casado Sáenz E. M-Health in lung cancer: A literature review. SAGE Open Med 2023; 11:20503121231172011. [PMID: 37205155 PMCID: PMC10186577 DOI: 10.1177/20503121231172011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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The internet and digital technology have become an important resource for patients with cancer. Mobile health strategies permit patients and clinicians to interact via different tools to enrich the supplements to routine hospital visits or out-patient attendance. In this work, we have reviewed different mobile health platforms to support lung cancer patients in different areas: pre-surgery; post-surgery and on systemic treatment. We have also reviewed different digital tools used by long-term lung cancer survivors as well as the impact of these tools on the quality of life, and we tried to analyse according to literature the potential efficiency of these platforms in health system administration.
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- María Sereno
- Department of Medical Oncology, Infanta
Sofía University Hospital, FIIB HUIS HHEN, Madrid, Spain
- Clinical Oncology Group, IMDEA Food
Institute, CEI UAM + CSIC, Madrid, Spain
- UEM, European University of Madrid,
Madrid, Spain
- María Sereno, Medical Oncology, Infanta
Sofía University Hospital, FIIB HUIS HHEN, av europa 34, Madrid, 28702, Spain.
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- Biomedical Engineering and Telemedicine
Centre, ETSIT, Center for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid,
Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Infanta
Sofía University Hospital, FIIB HUIS HHEN, Madrid, Spain
- Clinical Oncology Group, IMDEA Food
Institute, CEI UAM + CSIC, Madrid, Spain
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- Biomedical Engineering and Telemedicine
Centre, ETSIT, Center for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid,
Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Infanta
Sofía University Hospital, FIIB HUIS HHEN, Madrid, Spain
- Clinical Oncology Group, IMDEA Food
Institute, CEI UAM + CSIC, Madrid, Spain
- UEM, European University of Madrid,
Madrid, Spain
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Health and Lifestyle of Patients with Mesothelioma: Protocol for the Help-Meso Study. JOURNAL OF RESPIRATION 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/jor2030011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Patients with mesothelioma (PwM) have a poor prognosis and are at risk of adverse health outcomes and poor health-related quality of life. Sarcopenia and malnutrition are important prognostic factors for cancer patients and can be partially reversed with adequate nutrition and physical activity/exercise. There is a limited evidence base about the nutritional status of PwM, the understanding of which might potentially influence interventions in PwM. The primary aim of the Help-Meso (Health and Lifestyle of PwM) study is to describe the nutrition, appetite, physical activity and attitude towards lifestyle interventions of PwM. Patients, informal carers and health professionals will be invited to participate in semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis will be performed. The secondary aim of Help-Meso is to assess the feasibility of nutritional screening of PwM via a validated quantitative tool (Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool). The findings from this study will provide an understanding of the health and lifestyle of PwM and the corresponding attitudes of their informal carers and healthcare providers. This information will inform the design of future targeted interventions to improve the nutrition, quality of life of PwM and outcomes. The study has Research Ethics Committee (REC) and Health Research Authority approvals obtained from Wales REC7 (Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) project ID 287193).
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