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Kerkez M, Okuyan CB, Erci B. Health Effects of Tai Chi Qigong Practices and Its Reflections on Nursing Practices: Systematic Review. Holist Nurs Pract 2024; 38:267-272. [PMID: 39038031 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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This systematic review was conducted to examine the effects of Tai Chi Qigong (TCQi) practices on health and their reflections on nursing practices. A systematic review of randomized controlled trials for TCQi included quantitative English-language studies from 2012 to 2021 using 7 electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Ebrary, Elsevier, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and Scopus). Seven studies were selected to review the effects of TCQi exercise applied by nurses in the presence of symptoms that worsen the general health status of individuals or develop secondary to chronic diseases: sleep disturbance, depression, fatigue symptoms, deterioration in the quality of life, worsening of self-care behaviors, and stress symptoms. Evidence on the use of the TCQi practices is limited, and the proof of its preferability over other integrative methods in care practices by nurses is not at the desired level. Therefore, this systematic review emphasizes further research on the risks and benefits of TCQi practices as with other integrative methods, so that TCQi practices, which are easier to apply than other mind-body practices, can be preferred by nurses.
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- Müjde Kerkez
- Author Affiliations: Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, şırnak University, şırnak, Türkiye (Dr Kerkez); Department of Nursing, Facult of Health Sciences, Sakarya University of Applied Sciences, Sakarya, Türkiye (Dr Birimoglu Okuyan); and Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Inonu University, Malatya, Türkiye (Dr Erci)
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Fine H, Bonthu A, Kogan M. Integrative Geriatric Oncology: A Review of Current Practices. Curr Oncol Rep 2024:10.1007/s11912-024-01575-w. [PMID: 39042197 DOI: 10.1007/s11912-024-01575-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article aims to offer a comprehensive review of optimal integrative medicine practices for geriatric oncology patients. Given the aging population and the global rise in cancer incidence, it is crucial to identify evidence-based modalities and employ an integrated approach to enhance cancer outcomes and quality of life in older adults. RECENT FINDINGS It has been predicted that 20.5% (6.9 million) of new cancer cases in 2050 will occur in adults over 80 years old.1 The increasing focus on lifestyle factors in healthy aging has shed light on various overlooked areas of significance. Notably, anti-inflammatory diets and the promotion of a healthy gut microbiome have demonstrated significant impacts on overall health outcomes, bolstering the body's innate capacity to combat disease. This review delves into further evidence and extrapolation concerning integrative approaches and their influence on cancer outcomes and older adults quality of life. The complexity and unique nature of cancer in older adults requires a wide range of support from medical providers. Incorporating various integrative techniques as part of cancer treatment and side effect support can improve health outcomes and patient's quality of life. Familiarity with the lifestyle interventions and other topics explored in this review equips healthcare providers to offer tailored and holistic care to geriatric patients navigating cancer.
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- Hannah Fine
- GW Center for Integrative Medicine, GW University, Washington, D.C, USA
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- Georgetown University Masters in Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, D.C, USA
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- GW Center for Integrative Medicine, GW University, Washington, D.C, USA.
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Xing R, Wang R, Zopf EM, Rachele JN, Wang Z, Li Y, Zhu W. Effects of qigong exercise on physical fitness and patient-reported health outcomes in lung cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer 2024; 32:99. [PMID: 38214783 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-08296-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a three-month Guolin Qigong (GQ) intervention on physical fitness and patient-reported health outcomes among patients with lung cancer. METHODS This pilot study was a non-randomized controlled trial. Eligible participants who were over 18 years of age and diagnosed with stage I-IV lung cancer were enrolled in the study and received either the GQ intervention or usual care (UC). Participants in the GQ group performed GQ at least twice a week (one hour per session) for three months. Physical fitness (chair stand, arm curl, sit and reach, back scratch, 8-foot up and go, 6-min walk test) was assessed at baseline, post-intervention, six months, and 12 months. Self-reported quality of life and sleep (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life questionnaire and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) were assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and six months. RESULTS Forty-nine participants (65% females, 59.1 ± 7.0 years old, ranging from 39 to 71 years old) were enrolled in the study, and 25 participants completed all tests at 12-month follow-up (13 in GQ vs. 12 in UC; 68% females, 59.3 ± 5.5 years old). Compared to the UC group, results for the chair stand and arm curl tests improved significantly in the GQ group from baseline to post-intervention (P = 0.024 and P = 0.041, respectively). Similarly, the 8-foot up and go test improved in the GQ group from baseline to post-intervention and 12 months (P = 0.004 and P = 0.008, respectively) when compared to the UC group. Between-group analyses also revealed a statistically significant improvement in global health status/quality of life from baseline to six months (P = 0.018) and quality of sleep from baseline to post-intervention (P = 0.034) in favor of the GQ group. CONCLUSION GQ had a beneficial effect on lower and upper body strength, locomotor performance (speed, agility, and balance while moving), quality of sleep, and quality of life among lung cancer survivors, but further randomized controlled trials are warranted to confirm these findings. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial has been registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2200059145).
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- Ruirui Xing
- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
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- Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cabrini Cancer Institute, Cabrini Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
- College of Sport, Health and Engineering, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Martial Arts, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
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- School of Physical Education, Taiyuan Normal University, Jinzhong, China
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- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA
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Kerkez M, Erci B. The Effect of Moving Meditation Exercise on Depression and Sleep Quality of the Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Study. Holist Nurs Pract 2024; 38:41-49. [PMID: 37966990 DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of moving meditation exercise training on depression level and sleep quality in the elderly individuals. The present research was carried out between March 2021 and June 2022 as a randomized control group pretest-posttest design. The study sample consisted of 114 individuals 65 years of age and older who were registered to 2 family health centers in a province. The Introductory Information Form, Katz Activities of Daily Living Scale (Katz ADL), International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Geriatric Depression Scale, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index were used in the study. After the 6-week intervention, participants who were in the moving meditation exercise group had lower depression and had good Sleep Quality intensity scores than those in the control group. The average depression, subjective sleep quality, sleep disorder, and overall sleep quality significantly decreased over time in the moving meditation exercise group (P < .05). Moving meditation exercise may reduce the depression level of elderly individuals and improve sleep quality. These results show that moving meditation exercise can be a supportive method for traditional treatments. In consideration of the growing health economy, it may be recommended that nurses incorporate this exercise in their professional practice and compare long-term results with other complementary practices in the Turkish population.
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- Müjde Kerkez
- Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Vocational School of Health Services, Şırnak University, Şırnak, Turkey (Dr Kerkez); and Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey (Dr Erci)
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Soltero EG, James DL, Han S, Larkey LK. The impact of a meditative movement practice intervention on short- and long-term changes in physical activity among breast cancer survivors. J Cancer Surviv 2023:10.1007/s11764-023-01430-0. [PMID: 37507530 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-023-01430-0] [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: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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PURPOSE Tai Chi Easy (TCE) is a low-impact, meditative movement practice that is feasible for breast cancer survivors, even in the face of post-treatment symptoms, and may even serve as a gateway into developing an active lifestyle and improving overall physical activity (PA). In the context of a randomized controlled trial testing effects of an 8-week TCE intervention on breast cancer survivors' symptoms, we examined the short- (8-week) and long-term (9-month) impact on total PA compared to an educational control group. METHODS Participants were recruited from two hospital systems, local community organizations, and different media platforms. Eligible participants were predominant non-Hispanic White (82%), college educated (92%), and middle- to high-income (65%), and most commonly reported stage 1 (40%) or 2 breast cancer (38%). After baseline assessments, participants were randomized to the 8-week TCE intervention (N=51) or education control (N=53). Weekly intervention TCE classes were led by a trained instructor. Weekly educational control classes focused on a series of readings and group discussions. Total PA and steps were objectively measured via accelerometry, and the international physical activity questionnaire was used to measure self-reported total PA. RESULTS Multilevel mixed-effects linear regression models revealed no significant short- or long-term changes in objectively measured total PA or steps in either group; however, participants in the intervention reported short- and long-term changes in self-reported total PA. CONCLUSIONS TCE is an appropriate PA strategy for survivors that may lead to modest improvements in PA; however, more research is needed to examine the long-term impact on PA as well as other physical and psychological outcomes (i.e., flexibility, mobility, stress). IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Low-impact, low-intensity activities like meditative movement practices are needed to assist survivors in overcoming post-treatment physical and psychological limitations to initiate a more active lifestyle.
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- Erica G Soltero
- USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, 1100 Bates St, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
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- College of Nursing, University of South Alabama, 5721 USA Drive North, Mobile, AL, 36688, USA
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- Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, CA, USA
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- Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, 500N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, USA
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Wu C, Feng Y. Exploring the potential of mindfulness-based therapy in the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases based on molecular mechanism studies. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1097067. [PMID: 37383106 PMCID: PMC10293639 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1097067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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Neurodegenerative diseases (ND) have received increasing attention due to their irreversibility, but there is still no means to completely cure ND in clinical practice. Mindfulness therapy (MT), including Qigong, Tai Chi, meditation, and yoga, etc., has become an effective complementary treatment modality in solving clinical and subclinical problems due to its advantages of low side effects, less pain, and easy acceptance by patients. MT is primarily used to treat mental and emotional disorders. In recent years, evidence has shown that MT has a certain therapeutic effect on ND with a potential molecular basis. In this review, we summarize the pathogenesis and risk factors of Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), relating to telomerase activity, epigenetics, stress, and the pro-inflammatory transcription factor nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) mediated inflammatory response, and analyze the molecular mechanism basis of MT to prevent and treat ND, to provide possible explanations for the potential of MT treatments for ND.
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Li C, Dong X, Yu L, Yuan K, Yi X, Shen Y, Niu H. The effects of qigong intervention based on the Internet on quality of life and physical fitness in Chinese postoperative breast cancer patients: a protocol of randomized controlled trial. Trials 2023; 24:186. [PMID: 36915187 PMCID: PMC10010003 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07187-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study is to verify the improvement of remote qigong intervention on the quality of life and physical fitness of breast cancer patients after surgery by means of a randomized controlled trial and to compare it with the conventional exercise combination of aerobic exercise and resistance training. METHODS/DESIGN The research approach applied in this study is a randomized controlled trial. After completing the baseline questionnaire and physical fitness test, participants were randomly assigned to either the qigong group or the combined exercise rehabilitation group. Patients in the qigong group performed Qigong-Baduanjin twice a week for 30 min each time under remote guidance and practiced Baduanjin by themselves at other times. Patients in the combined exercise rehabilitation group were given resistance training twice a week for 30 min under remote guidance, and walking the rest of the time. At the end of the 12-week intervention, outcomes testing and data collection were carried out. The primary outcomes are quality of life, measured using the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast (FATC-B). The secondary outcomes include cardiopulmonary endurance, upper limb strength, lower limb strength, and skinfold thickness. DISCUSSION The importance of postoperative exercise rehabilitation for breast cancer has been gradually accepted by more and more doctors and patients, but further research and development of simple and practical means of exercise rehabilitation are necessary. Remote qigong intervention for breast cancer patients via the Internet will be a great alternative. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR1900027989. Registered on December 7, 2019.
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- Chengxiang Li
- College of Physical Education, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, China
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- College of Physical Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250011, China
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- College of Physical Education, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250011, China
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- College of Physical Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250011, China
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- College of Physical Education, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Jinan Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China.
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Ren T, Rong S, Wang H, Dai Y, Gu E, Tan N, Qi Y. Effect of Chinese Traditional Wushu on Cancer-Related Fatigue, Sleep Quality and Upper Limb Dysfunction of Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:6879566. [PMID: 35342756 PMCID: PMC8942623 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6879566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective This study is aimed at evaluating the effect of Chinese traditional Wushu (CTW) on cancer-related fatigue (CRF), sleep quality, and upper limb dysfunction. Data Sources. We searched studies containing randomized controlled trials up to July 2021 in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang database, and China Biological Medicine on this topic. Methods A randomized controlled trial of CTW on major outcome indicators such as CRF, sleep quality, and upper limb dysfunction of breast cancer survivors. Study screening, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment were performed independently by two reviewers. Meta-analysis was conducted with Stata 16.0 software. The quality of the evidence was assessed by the Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias (ROB2.0). Results Eighteen studies met the requirements for meta-analysis (n = 1331). We found that CTW has no obvious effect on improving breast cancer survivors' CRF (SMD = -0.733; P = 0.059; I 2 = 89.3%), but it can effectively improve their sleep quality (WMD = -2.266; P = 0.022; I 2 = 99.2%) and upper limb dysfunction (SMD = 1.262; P ≤ 0.001; I 2 = 88.5%). Conclusion Although more studies on this topic are needed to prove the effectiveness of this method, the results of our review show that CTW is significantly helpful for better sleep and upper limb dysfunction. But the effects on CRF will need to be confirmed further. Implications for Cancer Survivors. In the future intervention process, to verify the effectiveness of CTW on improving CRF for breast cancer survivors, it would be suggested to pay close attention to breast cancer survivors' response to exercise, achieve regular follow-up, strictly conduct the intervention scheme on the premise of ensuring absolute security, and reduce the loss of intervention objects.
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- Tuo Ren
- Sports and Art Institute, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- Sports and Art Institute, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- Department of Physical Education and Research, Central South University, 932 Lushan South Rd., Changsha 410083, China
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- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, No. 172 Tongzipo Road, Changsha Hunan 410013, China
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- School of Foreign Languages, Central South University, 932 Lushan South Rd., Changsha 410083, China
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- Department of Physical Education and Research, Central South University, 932 Lushan South Rd., Changsha 410083, China
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- Department of Physical Education and Research, Central South University, 932 Lushan South Rd., Changsha 410083, China
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Yin Z, Martinez CE, Li S, Martinez M, Peng K, Land WM, Ullevig SL, Cantu A, Falk S, Hernández AE, Ortega C, Parra-Medina D, Simmonds MJ. Adapting Chinese Qigong Mind-Body Exercise for Healthy Aging in Older Community-Dwelling Low-income Latino Adults: Pilot Feasibility Study. JMIR Aging 2021; 4:e29188. [PMID: 34723824 PMCID: PMC8593812 DOI: 10.2196/29188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Research translating the evidence for the benefit of mind-body exercise in older Latinos with limited access to community-based healthy aging programs is sparse. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of Function Improvement Exercises for Older Sedentary Community-Dwelling Latino Residents (FITxOlder), a Community Health Worker (CHW)-led, mobile technology-facilitated Chinese Qigong mind-body exercise program for healthy aging and to explore its impact on physical and cognitive function and quality of life (QoL) in older community-dwelling low-income Latino adults. METHODS This study was designed as a Stage 1 feasibility study to develop and pilot-test FITxOlder. In Phase 1 (Stage 1A), a working group of seniors, CHWs, and senior center staff guided the adaptation of Chinese Qigong into a healthy aging program. In Phase 2 (Stage 1B), 49 older Latino adults participated in a 3-arm controlled study to test the feasibility and preliminary effect of CHW-led FITxOlder on physical and cognitive function and QoL measures over 16 weeks. RESULTS Although the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the implementation of the study protocol, we found favorable results regarding participant recruitment, retention, and fidelity of implementation. Notable findings included an 89.3% participant retention, 79.4% of the participants completed at least 70% of the weekly exercise goal, and no report of adverse events. The effects on intervention outcome measures were modest. CONCLUSIONS FITxOlder is feasible for promoting healthy aging in older Latino adults; future research needs to compare its feasibility with other low-impact exercise programs for healthy aging using a randomized controlled trial. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04284137; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04284137.
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- Zenong Yin
- Department of Public Health, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
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- Department of Public Health, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
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- School of Nursing, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
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- School of Nursing, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
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- College of Kinesiology and Health, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
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- College for Health, Community and Policy, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
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- School of Nursing, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
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- School of Nursing, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
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- Dreeben School of Education, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX, United States
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- Department of Public Health, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
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- Latino Research Institute, Latino Studies, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States
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- Department of Public Health, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
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Meng T, Hu SF, Cheng YQ, Ye MN, Wang B, Wu JJ, Chen HF. Qigong for women with breast cancer: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Med 2021; 60:102743. [PMID: 34058368 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2021.102743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of Qigong in improving the quality of life and relieving fatigue, sleep disturbance, and cancer-related emotional disturbances (distress, depression, and anxiety) in women with breast cancer. METHODS The PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, Sinomed, Wanfang, VIP, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure databases were searched from their inceptions to March 2020 for controlled clinical trials. Two reviewers selected relevant trials that assessed the benefit of Qigong for breast cancer patients independently. A methodological quality assessment was conducted according to the criteria of the 12 Cochrane Back Review Group for risk of bias independently. A meta-analysis was performed by Review Manager 5.3. RESULTS This review consisted of 17 trials, in which 1236 cases were enrolled. The quality of the included trials was generally low, as only five of them were rated high quality. The results showed significant effectiveness of Qigong on quality of life (n = 950, standardized mean difference (SMD), 0.65, 95 % confidence interval (CI) 0.23-1.08, P = 0.002). Depression (n = 540, SMD = -0.32, 95 % CI -0.59 to -0.04, P = 0.02) and anxiety (n = 439, SMD = -0.71, 95 % CI -1.32 to -0.10, P = 0.02) were also significantly relieved in the Qigong group. There was no significant benefit on fatigue (n = 401, SMD = -0.32, 95 % CI 0.71 to 0.07, P = 0.11) or sleep disturbance relief compared to that observed in the control group (n = 298, SMD = -0.11, 95 % CI 0.74 to 0.52, P = 0.73). CONCLUSION This review shows that Qigong is beneficial for improving quality of lifeand relieving depression and anxiety; thus, Qigong should be encouraged in women with breast cancer.
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- Tian Meng
- Department of Breast, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 725, Wanping South Road, Xuhui District, 200032, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Breast, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 725, Wanping South Road, Xuhui District, 200032, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Breast, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 725, Wanping South Road, Xuhui District, 200032, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Breast, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 725, Wanping South Road, Xuhui District, 200032, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Breast, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 725, Wanping South Road, Xuhui District, 200032, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Breast, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 725, Wanping South Road, Xuhui District, 200032, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Breast, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 725, Wanping South Road, Xuhui District, 200032, Shanghai, China.
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Luo XC, Liu J, Fu J, Yin HY, Shen L, Liu ML, Lan L, Ying J, Qiao XL, Tang CZ, Tang Y. Effect of Tai Chi Chuan in Breast Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Oncol 2020; 10:607. [PMID: 32391277 PMCID: PMC7191057 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.00607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background: Tai Chi Chuan(TCC), as a mind-body exercise, may have a positive impact on physical function and psychological well-being in breast cancer patients. The latest systematic review and meta-analysis of TCC for breast cancer was made 4 years ago and some new clinical trials about it were published. We remade a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effect of TCC in breast cancer patients. Methods: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched MEDLINE (via PubMed), EMBASE (via embase.com), CENTRAL, CNKI, COVIP, Wanfang, Chaoxing, CiNii, J-SSTAGE, DBpia, and ThaiJO with no language restrictions from inception to December 31, 2018 (updated on February 16, 2020), for randomized clinical trials comparing TCC with non-exercised therapy in breast cancer patients. The primary outcome was quality of life in patients with breast cancer and data pooled by a random-effects model. Subgroup analyses were conducted to estimate the effect of different durations of TCC for breast cancer patients. This study was registered in PROSPERO, number CRD 4201810326. Results: Fifteen articles involving a total of 885 breast cancer participants were included in this review. Compared with non-exercised therapy, TCC had a significant effect on quality of life in breast cancer patients (SMD = 0.37, 95% CI 0.15–0.59, p = 0.001), and subgroup analysis found that TCC showed beneficial effect in 12 weeks and 25 weeks (12 weeks: SMD = 0.40, 95% CI 0.19–0.62, p = 0.0003; 25 weeks: SMD = 0.38, 95% CI 0.15–0.62, p = 0.002). Meta-analyses of secondary outcomes showed that 3 weeks TCC increased shoulder function (SMD = 1.08, 95% CI 0.28–1.87, p = 0.008), 12 weeks TCC improved pain (SMD = 0.30, 95% CI 0.08–0.51, p = 0.007), shoulder function (SMD = 1.34, 95% CI 0.43–2.25, p = 0.004), strength of arm (SMD = 0.44, 95% CI 0.20–0.68, p = 0.0004), and anxiety (MD = −4.90, 95% CI −7.83 to −1.98, p = 0.001) in breast cancer patients compared with the control group. Conclusions: TCC appears to be effective on some physical and psychological symptoms and improves the quality of life in patients with breast cancer. Additional randomized controlled trials with a rigorous methodology and low risk of bias are needed to provide more reliable evidence.
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- Xiao-Chao Luo
- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Medical & Nursing School, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- The School of Acupuncture, Moxibustion & Tuina, Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province for Acupuncture & Chronobiology, Chengdu, China
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- Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- School of Acupuncture & Rehabilitation Medicine, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.,Medical & Nursing School, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province for Acupuncture & Chronobiology, Chengdu, China
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Cancer-related fatigue and its determinants in a cohort of women with breast cancer: the DAMA Cohort. Support Care Cancer 2020; 28:5213-5221. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05337-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Loo LWM, Nishibun K, Welsh L, Makolo T, Chong CD, Pagano I, Yu H, Bantum EO. Using a cultural dance program to increase sustainable physical activity for breast cancer survivors-A pilot study. Complement Ther Med 2019; 47:102197. [PMID: 31780003 PMCID: PMC6905195 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.102197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Revised: 07/27/2019] [Accepted: 09/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies have shown that physical activity can reduce the risk of mortality for female breast cancer patients and improve quality of life, reduce weight, and alter circulating biomarker levels. We conducted a pilot trial to determine the feasibility of increasing physical activity through a cultural dance intervention to achieve similar benefits. METHODS Conducted a pilot trial implementing a cultural dance intervention to increase and sustain physical activity for breast cancer survivors, which consisted of a six-month group-based intervention of Hula Dance. Anthropometric measures, fasting blood draws, and self-reported questionnaires to assess physical activity, mood, and quality of life, were completed at baseline, at the end of the 6-month intervention (time point month-6), and at two additional post-intervention time points (month-12 and month-24) to assess sustainability. RESULTS A total of 11 women with a median age of 63 years were enrolled in the intervention trial. Eight of the 11 (73%) completed the trial to month-12 and demonstrated an overall significant increase in weekly moderate exercise. There were no significant changes in intra-individual body mass index (BMI). However, there was a sustained post-intervention reduction in waist circumference and significant changes in circulating biomarker levels. For the self-reported measures, there was a significant increase in vigor/activity (p < 0.001; Profile of Mood States-Short Form). CONCLUSION Our intervention pilot trial demonstrated that a cultural dance program could achieve a sustainable increase in physical activity for breast cancer survivors, with potential to improve quality of life, increase vigor, and decrease levels of circulating cytokines associated with obesity and inflammation.
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- Lenora W M Loo
- University of Hawaii Cancer Center, Population Sciences in the Pacific Program, 701 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States.
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- University of Hawaii Cancer Center, Population Sciences in the Pacific Program, 701 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
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- University of Hawaii Cancer Center, Population Sciences in the Pacific Program, 701 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
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- University of Hawaii Cancer Center, Population Sciences in the Pacific Program, 701 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
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- The Queen's Medical Center, Queen's Cancer Center, 1301 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
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- University of Hawaii Cancer Center, Population Sciences in the Pacific Program, 701 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
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- University of Hawaii Cancer Center, Population Sciences in the Pacific Program, 701 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
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- University of Hawaii Cancer Center, Population Sciences in the Pacific Program, 701 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
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Zhang L, Lu Y, Qin Y, Xue J, Chen Y. Post-traumatic growth and related factors among 1221 Chinese cancer survivors. Psychooncology 2019; 29:413-422. [PMID: 31705578 DOI: 10.1002/pon.5279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Revised: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE There is an increasing number of studies on the post-traumatic growth (PTG) of cancer survivors worldwide. However, few Chinese studies have reported about PTG in cancer survivors because of the underdevelopment of community health services. This study aimed to evaluate the level of PTG in China and explore related factors among a large sample of survivors of more than 12 cancer types. METHODS We recruited 1236 survivors from 14 sites of the Beijing Cancer Rehabilitation Association. Survivors completed standardized questionnaires assessing PTG, social support, coping styles, demographic characteristics, and clinical conditions. Multivariate linear regression was used to evaluate potential predictive factors of PTG. RESULTS A total of 1221 (98.7%) subjects completed the questionnaires. The average PTG score was 61.15 ± 20.26. Seven variables were included in the final regression model: social support, coping style, time after treatment, exercise, BMI, work status, and economic income (P < .05). Survivors who had low levels of social support, had negative coping strategies, had a time after treatment of less than 5 years, exercised irregularly, had an abnormal BMI, were unemployed, or had low economic income had lower PTG levels. CONCLUSIONS PTG levels among Chinese cancer survivors are associated with social support, coping style, time after treatment, exercise, BMI, work status, and economic income. Strategies tailored to Chinese survivors should be developed to promote their PTG and improve their physical and psychological well-being.
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- Liyan Zhang
- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of GI Medical Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Nursing Department, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Cancer Rehabilitation Association, Beijing, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of GI Medical Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of GI Medical Oncology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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Zhao F, Lin Y, Zhai L, Gao C, Zhang J, Ye Q, Zaslawski CJ, Ma F, Wang Y, Liang C. Effects of cardiac rehabilitation qigong exercise in patients with stable coronary artery disease undergoing phase III rehabilitation: A randomized controlled trial (with video). JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICAL SCIENCES 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcms.2018.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Zhang MJ, Mu JW, Qu XS, Feng C, Zhao W. Effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation for fatigue management in patients with advanced laryngeal cancer receiving chemoradiotherapy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e11370. [PMID: 29995774 PMCID: PMC6076145 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000011370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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This study retrospectively investigated the effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for fatigue management in patients with advanced laryngeal cancer (ALC) receiving chemoradiotherapy.A total of 60 eligible patients with ALC receiving chemoradiotherapy were included. These patients were assigned equally to a treatment group and a control group. Patients in the treatment group received NMES therapy and were treated for a total of 8 weeks, while the patients in the control group did not receive NMES therapy. The primary outcome was fatigue, measured by the multidimensional fatigue inventory (MFI). The secondary outcomes included anxiety and depression, measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and sleep quality, measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). All outcomes were evaluated before and after 8-week NMES treatmentAfter 8-week NMES treatment, the patients in the treatment group did not exert better effect than patients in the control group in fatigue relief, measured by the MFI score, anxiety and depression decrease, assessed by HADS, and sleep quality improvement, evaluated by PSQI.The results of this study demonstrate that NMES may not benefit for fatigue relief in patients with ALC receiving chemoradiotherapy. Future studies should still focus on this topic and warrant these results.
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- Mei-jia Zhang
- Department of Otolaryngology, First Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University
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- Department of Otolaryngology, First Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi
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- Department of Ultrasound, Hongqi Affiliated Hospital of Mudanjiang Medical University
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- Department of Anatomy, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China
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Rao RM, Amritanshu R, Vinutha HT, Vaishnaruby S, Deepashree S, Megha M, Geetha R, Ajaikumar BS. Role of Yoga in Cancer Patients: Expectations, Benefits, and Risks: A Review. Indian J Palliat Care 2017; 23:225-230. [PMID: 28827923 PMCID: PMC5545945 DOI: 10.4103/ijpc.ijpc_107_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The diagnosis and treatment of cancer poses severe psychologic distress that impacts functional quality of life. While cancer directed treatments are directed purely against tumor killing, interventions that reduce treatment related distress and improve quality of life are the need of the hour. Yoga is one such mind body intervention that is gaining popularity among cancer patients. METHOD Several research studies in the last two decades unravel the benefits of yoga in terms of improved mood states, symptom reduction, stress reduction and improved quality of life apart from improving host factors that are known to affect survival in cancer patients. However, several metaanalysis and reviews show equivocal benefits for yoga. In this review, we will study the Yoga interventions in cancer patients with respect to expectations, benefits and risks and analyse the principles behind tailoring yoga interventions in cancer patients. RESULTS The studies on Yoga show heterogeneity with varied types of Yoga Interventions, duration, exposure, practices and indications. It also elucidates the situational context for reaping benefits and cautions against its use in several others. However, there are several reviews and bibliometric analysis of effects of yoga; most of them have not enlarged the scope of their review to cover the basic principles behind use of these practices in cancer patients. CONCLUSION This review offers insight into the principles and practice of yoga in cancer patients.
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- Raghavendra Mohan Rao
- Center for Academic Research, HCG Foundation, Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd., Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- HCG Bangalore Institute of Oncology Specialty Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- HCG Bangalore Institute of Oncology Specialty Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Center for Academic Research, HCG Foundation, Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd., Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- HCG Bangalore Institute of Oncology Specialty Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Center for Academic Research, HCG Foundation, Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd., Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Center for Academic Research, HCG Foundation, Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd., Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Subramani R, Lakshmanaswamy R. Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Breast Cancer. PROGRESS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE 2017; 151:231-274. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.pmbts.2017.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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