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Camacho Pérez E, Mayo S, Lipton JH, Chang E, De Souza L, Santa Mina D. Evaluation of a group-based exercise and relaxation rehabilitation program during hospitalization for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant. PM R 2023; 15:51-64. [PMID: 35150088 DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.12784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Exercise and relaxation interventions have demonstrated benefits in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT) patients; however, little is known about the implementation enablers and barriers for inpatient rehabilitation or its impact on health outcomes. OBJECTIVE To conduct a program evaluation of group-based rehabilitation consisting of exercise and relaxation classes for allo-HSCT inpatients. DESIGN Prospective program evaluation using the RE-AIM (reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance) framework. SETTING Inpatient hospital unit at a tertiary care center. PARTICIPANTS Forty-five adult patients admitted for allo-HSCT. INTERVENTIONS Standard of care rehabilitation. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Program attendance, safety, satisfaction, and fidelity were assessed. Exploratory effectiveness analyses were conducted via the measurement of physical, psychosocial, clinical, and health resource use outcomes at hospital admission and discharge. RESULTS Forty-seven of the 63 patients receiving allo-HSCT between November 2019 and March 2020 were consented. Data presented in this publication are from the 33 participants who completed study assessments (high attrition due to cancellation of research during the COVID-19 pandemic). Eighty-two percent of participants attended at least one class; however, 55% of the participants invited to the classes on a daily basis were not able to attend. Barriers to participation included transplant complications, isolation for infection prevention, and fatigue. There were no adverse events associated with the intervention and 82% of participants adhered to the prescribed activities. Participants reported satisfaction with the program and enjoyed the motivational support and social interaction. Between hospital admission and discharge, anxiety scores improved; however, fatigue, depression, grip strength, functional mobility, and quality of life scores declined. Physical activity volume and lower body strength were maintained. CONCLUSIONS Group-based exercise and relaxation classes seem to be feasible and safe during hospitalization for allo-HSCT; however, there are pragmatic barriers to be considered for optimal program implementation. Further research examining program effectiveness and adoption is warranted.
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Affiliation(s)
- Encarna Camacho Pérez
- Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada.,Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology-Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology-Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada.,Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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Kelleher SA, Fisher HM, Hyland K, Miller SN, Amaden G, Diachina A, Pittman AS, Winger JG, Sung A, Berchuck S, Samsa G, Somers TJ. Hybrid-delivered cognitive behavioral symptom management and activity coaching intervention for patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant: Findings from intervention development and a pilot randomized trial. J Psychosoc Oncol 2022; 41:539-557. [PMID: 36476318 PMCID: PMC10247893 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2022.2152519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Develop and pilot test a mobile health (mHealth) cognitive behavioral coping skills training and activity coaching protocol (HCT Symptoms and Steps) for hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) patients. DESIGN Two-phase, mixed methods study. SAMPLE HCT patients and healthcare providers. METHODS Phase I was patient (n = 5) and provider (n = 1) focus groups and user testing (N = 5) to develop the HCT Symptoms and Steps protocol. Phase II was a pilot randomized trial (N = 40) to evaluate feasibility, acceptability, and pre-to-post outcomes (e.g., physical disability, pain, fatigue, distress, physical activity, symptom self-efficacy) compared to an education control. FINDINGS Qualitative feedback on symptoms, recruitment strategies, coping skills, and mHealth components (e.g., Fitbit, mobile app) were integrated into the protocol. HCT Symptoms and Steps were feasible and acceptable. Pre-post changes suggest physical disability and activity improved while symptoms (e.g., fatigue, distress) decreased. CONCLUSIONS HCT Symptoms and Steps have strong feasibility and acceptability and shows promise for benefits. Larger, fully-powered randomized trials are needed to examine intervention efficacy. IMPLICATIONS HCT Symptoms and Steps may reduce physical disability and improve health outcomes post-transplant. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT03859765.
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- Sarah A. Kelleher
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
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- Department of Statistical Science, Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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Ma DDF, Fennessy K, Kliman D. Potential benefits of a virtual, home-based combined exercise and mindfulness training program for HSC transplant survivors: a single-arm pilot study. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2022; 14:167. [PMID: 36064618 PMCID: PMC9444110 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-022-00554-7] [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: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Purpose Impaired quality of life (QOL) including reduced physical fitness is a recognized late effect of hemopoietic cell transplantation (HCT). Guided exercise and mindfulness-based stress management (MBSM) programs have shown promise, mainly in the inpatient setting. We aimed to examine the feasibility of a virtual, home-based, combined exercise and MBSM program. Methods Patients attending post-HCT clinic were invited to participate in this single-arm pre-post study. Eligibility criteria included age 18–75 years, > 6 months post allogeneic HCT. Consented participants attended an in-person session, followed by weekly exercise and MBSM training for 6 weeks via videoconferencing. Assessments were performed pre-training, and at 3-, 6- and 12-months and compared using a linear mixed effects model. Results 21 of 24 patients consenting to the study completed the program (median age 56 years [IQR 46–62], median time post-HCT 37 months [IQR 26–46]). Six-minute walk test scores were significantly higher at 3 (mean difference 79.6, 95%CI 28–131, ES 0.55) and 12 months (mean difference 48.4, 95%CI 13–84, ES 0.33) compared to baseline. Sit-to-stand test was significantly higher at 3 (mean difference 4.4, 95%CI 1.4–7.4, ES 0.68) and 12 months (mean difference 3.9, 95%CI 0.24–7.6, ES 0.61). Dominant hand grip was significantly stronger at 3 (mean difference 0.16, 95%CI 0.04–0.28, ES 0.45), and 12 months (mean difference 0.21, 95%CI 0.08–0.24, ES 0.62). Significantly higher FACT-BMT total (mean difference 6.9, 95%CI 1.5–12.4, ES 0.49) and FACT-G scores (mean difference 5.2, 95%CI 1.4–9.1, ES 0.48) were found at 3 months. Over 80% of participants rated the virtual combined modal program highly and no adverse events were reported. Conclusion A 6-week virtual, home-based exercise and MBSM program was an acceptable, and potentially effective intervention for sustained improvement of some physical capacity and QOL outcomes in HCT survivors. Virtual-based healthcare service is highly relevant particularly during pandemics. To our knowledge, this study has the longest follow-up observation period for Internet based combined modality training program reported to date and warrants additional investigation. Trial Registration Research protocol approved by St Vincent’s Hospital Ethics Committee (HREC 12/SVH/175), approved 27/09/2012, trial commenced 24/05/13 and the first participant 07/06/13. Retrospectively registered with ANZCTR (ACTRN12613001054707) 23/09/2013. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13102-022-00554-7.
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- David D F Ma
- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, 390 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia.
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, 390 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, 390 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia.,Department of Haematology, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Dillon HT, Saner NJ, Ilsley T, Kliman D, Spencer A, Avery S, Dunstan DW, Daly RM, Fraser SF, Owen N, Lynch BM, Kingwell BA, La Gerche A, Howden EJ. Preventing the adverse cardiovascular consequences of allogeneic stem cell transplantation with a multi-faceted exercise intervention: the ALLO-Active trial protocol. BMC Cancer 2022; 22:898. [PMID: 35978289 PMCID: PMC9383666 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-022-09793-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Allogeneic stem cell transplantation (allo-SCT) is a potentially lifesaving treatment for high-risk hematological malignancy, but survivors experience markedly elevated rates of cardiovascular disease and associated functional impairment. Mounting evidence suggests regular exercise, combined with a reduction in sedentary time through replacement with light exercise may be a useful therapeutic strategy for the prevention of cardiovascular comorbidities. However, this type of intervention has yet to be evaluated in patients undergoing allo-SCT. The ALLO-Active study will evaluate the efficacy of a ~ 4 month multi-faceted exercise intervention, commenced upon admission for allo-SCT, to preserve peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) and peak cardiac output, compared with usual care. The study will also evaluate the effect of the intervention on functional independence, quality of life, and symptoms of fatigue. METHODS Sixty adults with hematological malignancy scheduled for allo-SCT will be randomly assigned to usual care (n = 30) or the exercise and sedentary behaviour intervention (n = 30). Participants assigned to the intervention will complete a thrice weekly aerobic and progressive resistance training program and concomitantly aim to reduce daily sedentary time by 30 min with short, frequent, light-intensity exercise bouts. Participants will undergo testing prior to, immediately after inpatient discharge, and 12 weeks after discharge. To address aim 1, VO2peak and peak cardiac output (multiple primary outcomes, p < 0.025) will be assessed via cardiopulmonary exercise testing and exercise cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, respectively. Secondary outcomes include functional independence (defined as VO2peak ≥ 18.mL.kg-1.min-1), quality of life, and fatigue (assessed via validated questionnaire). Exploratory outcomes will include indices of resting cardiac, vascular, and skeletal muscle structure and function, cardiovascular biomarkers, anxiety and depression, transplant outcomes (e.g., engraftment, graft-versus-host disease), and habitual physical activity, sedentary time, and sleep. DISCUSSION Multi-faceted exercise programs are a promising approach for ameliorating the cardiovascular consequences of allo-SCT. If this intervention proves to be effective, it will contribute to the development of evidence-based exercise guidelines for patients undergoing allo-SCT and assist with optimising the balance between acute cancer management and long-term health. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR), ID: 12619000741189 . Registered 17 May 2019.
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- Hayley T Dillon
- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia.
- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- Central Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Malignant Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Service, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Malignant Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Service, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Malignant Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Service, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
- Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- Cancer Epidemiology Division, Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
- Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- CSL Ltd, Melbourne, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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Manettas AI, Tsaklis P, Kohlbrenner D, Mokkink LB. A Scoping Review on Outcomes and Outcome Measurement Instruments in Rehabilitative Interventions for Patients with Haematological Malignancies Treated with Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation. Curr Oncol 2022; 29:4998-5025. [PMID: 35877257 PMCID: PMC9322392 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol29070397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Rationale: Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is associated with increased treatment-related mortality, loss of physical vitality, and impaired quality of life. Future research will investigate the effects of multidisciplinary rehabilitative interventions in alleviating these problems. Nevertheless, published studies in this field show considerable heterogeneity in selected outcomes and the outcome measurement instruments used. The purpose of this scoping review is to provide an overview of the outcomes and outcome measurement instruments used in studies examining the effects of rehabilitative interventions for patients treated with allogeneic HSCT. Methods: We conducted a scoping review that included randomized controlled trials, pilot studies, and feasibility studies published up to 28 February 2022. Results: We included n = 39 studies, in which n = 84 different outcomes were used 227 times and n = 125 different instruments were used for the measurements. Conclusions: Research in the field of rehabilitation for patients with haematological malignancies treated with allogeneic HSCT is hampered by the excess outcomes used, the inconsistent outcome terminology, and the inconsistent use of measurement instruments in terms of setting and timing. Researchers in this field should reach a consensus with regard to the use of a common terminology for the outcomes of interest and a homogeneity when selecting measurement instruments and measurement timing methods.
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- Anastasios I. Manettas
- Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland;
- Biomechanics and Ergonomics, ErgoMech Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, 42100 Trikala, Greece
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- Biomechanics and Ergonomics, ErgoMech Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, 42100 Trikala, Greece
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Growth and Metabolism, Karolinska Institute, 17176 Stockholm, Sweden
- Correspondence:
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland;
- Department of Pulmonology, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Epidemiology and Data Science, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1007MB Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
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Saad N, Mahajan A, Chin A, Stewart D, Kline GA. Prevalence of growth hormone deficiency in patients with unexplained chronic fatigue after undergoing bone marrow transplantation in adulthood. J Endocrinol Invest 2021; 44:2809-2817. [PMID: 34003462 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-021-01589-2] [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] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Many patients who undergo bone marrow transplantation (BMT) in adulthood experience unexplained chronic fatigue which can have a major impact on their health-related quality of life (QoL). Pre-BMT treatment regimens increase the risk of developing acquired growth hormone deficiency (GHD), which results in a clinical syndrome with decreased energy and has additionally been linked to metabolic syndrome. METHODS Using the gold-standard insulin hypoglycemic test (IHT), we evaluated the prevalence of GHD in 18 post-BMT adult patients with unexplained chronic fatigue, as well as the correlation between peak serum GH response and QoL scores, the metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance. Peak serum GH cut-point less than 3.0 ug/L was used for the diagnosis of severe GHD. The Fatigue Severity Scale and Quality of Life in Adult GHD Assessment questionnaires were used to quantify fatigue symptoms. RESULTS The prevalence of severe GHD within this sample of 18 patients was 50%. A trend between lower peak serum GH response and higher fatigue and QoL-AGHDA scores was observed. CONCLUSIONS GHD may represent a remediable contributor to post-BMT chronic fatigue in adults, further studies are needed to evaluate the potential role of screening and GH replacement therapy in this vulnerable patient population. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS GHD may be a treatable explanation for disabling post-BMT fatigue pending results of intervention studies.
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- N Saad
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 1820 Richmond Rd SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 5C7, Canada
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 1820 Richmond Rd SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 5C7, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Departments of Oncology and Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 1820 Richmond Rd SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 5C7, Canada.
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Factors Affecting Quality of Life in Patients Receiving Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. Cancer Nurs 2021; 45:E552-E559. [PMID: 34310384 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) is a potentially curative treatment for hematologic malignancies, with 22 000 HSCTs performed annually in the United States. However, decreased quality of life (QoL) is a frequent and concerning state reported by HSCT recipients. OBJECTIVES We sought to determine if measurements of frailty and cognitive impairment were associated with fatigue and QoL in adult HSCT recipients after autologous HSCT. METHODS Using a longitudinal study design, 32 participants 18 years or older receiving autologous HSCT were recruited from a bone marrow transplant clinic. Each participant completed 2 visits: pre-HSCT and post-HSCT. At each visit, participants completed assessment tools to measure frailty, cognitive impairment, fatigue, and QoL (assesses physical, social/family, emotional, functional, and transplant-related well-being). RESULTS Participants with increased fatigue scores reported decreased QoL pre- and post-HSCT. Participants with increased frailty showed decreased functional well-being before HSCT and showed correlations with decreased physical, social, and transplant-related well-being post-HSCT. As expected, fatigued participants also showed increased frailty post-HSCT. Participants showed significant changes in physical well-being and fatigue between pre-HSCT and post-HSCT visits. CONCLUSION Data analyses from this pilot study show significant correlations between subsets of QoL with fatigue and frailty in autologous HSCT participants pre- and post-HSCT. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Understanding the impact of frailty on fatigue and QoL in HSCT recipients is critical to assist nurses in initiating educational and behavioral interventions to help mitigate the effects of HSCT.
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Meyer-Schwickerath C, Morawietz C, Baumann FT, Huber G, Wiskemann J. Efficacy of face-to-face behavior change counseling interventions on physical activity behavior in cancer survivors - a systematic review and meta-analysis. Disabil Rehabil 2021; 44:5386-5401. [PMID: 34261403 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1938247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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PURPOSE This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials determines the efficacy of face-to-face behavior change counseling (BCC) interventions on physical activity (PA) behavior in adult cancer survivors at least pre-and immediately post-intervention compared to usual care. Additionally, this review aims to answer the question which behavior change techniques (BCTs) are most effective. MATERIALS AND METHODS A structured search of the databases Medline, OTseeker, PEDro, the Cochrane Library, and article reference lists was conducted. All trials were critically appraised for methodological quality using the PEDro scale. The BCC interventions were coded using the BCT Taxonomy (v1). Random effect meta-analysis explored between group differences in PA behavior post intervention. Standardized mean differences (SMD) describe effect sizes. RESULTS Fourteen studies were included, 12 effect sizes within 11 trials were pooled in meta-analysis. The SMD between groups favored the intervention group with a small effect (SMD 0.22; 95% CI 0.11, 0.33; p < 0.0001). The BCTs "graded tasks", "self-monitoring of behavior", "action planning" and "habit reversal" were more frequently coded in more efficacious interventions. CONCLUSION BCC interventions are effective in increasing PA behavior in cancer survivors. Further research is needed providing details of fidelity assessment and structuring the intervention description by using a BCT taxonomy. Health care professionals should consider our results while awaiting further trial evaluation.Implications for RehabilitationFace-to-face behavior change counseling interventions can significantly increase physical activity behavior in cancer survivors.Although small differences are evident, included trials presented with a broad variety of study components, and characteristics, which limits the interpretation of effective components.The behavior change techniques "Graded tasks", "Action planning", "Habit reversal", and "Credible Source" were used in the trials with a positive effect, but not in the ineffective ones.
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- Corinna Meyer-Schwickerath
- Institute of Sports and Sports Sciences, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.,Department of Medical Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Sports and Sports Sciences, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Center for Integrated Oncology Cologne Bonn, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Sports and Sports Sciences, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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Mohananey D, Sarau A, Kumar R, Lewandowski D, Abreu-Sosa SM, Nathan S, Okwuosa TM. Role of Physical Activity and Cardiac Rehabilitation in Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. JACC CardioOncol 2021; 3:17-34. [PMID: 34396304 PMCID: PMC8352115 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccao.2021.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a standard treatment for several malignancies, and >50,000 HSCT are performed annually worldwide. As survival after HSCT improves, cardiovascular disease and associated risk factors have gained importance as a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in this cohort. In this article, we detail the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and their impact in patients undergoing HSCT. Additionally, we critically review the data on the impact of physical exercise in patients undergoing HSCT. Although limited by significant heterogeneity in methodologies, small sample sizes, attrition, and lack of long-term cardiovascular follow-up, most of these studies reinforce the beneficial effects of physical activity and exercise in this patient population. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a structured exercise and lifestyle modification program that is typically instituted in patients who experience acute cardiovascular events. We review the data on CR in the oncologic and nononcologic populations with an aim of building a framework for use of CR in HSCT patients.
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Key Words
- ACSM, American College of Sports Medicine
- AHA, American Heart Association
- CR, cardiac rehabilitation
- CVD, cardiovascular disease
- GVHD, graft-versus-host disease
- HSCT, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
- MFI, Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory
- MI, myocardial infarction
- PCI, percutaneous coronary interventions
- Vo2max, maximal oxygen consumption
- cardiac rehabilitation
- hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
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- Divyanshu Mohananey
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Hematology and Medical Oncology Division, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology and Cell Therapy, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Cheon J, Lee YJ, Jo JC, Kweon K, Koh S, Min YJ, Park SH, Lee SH, Kim HJ, Choi Y. Late complications and quality of life assessment for survivors receiving allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Support Care Cancer 2020; 29:975-986. [PMID: 32556712 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05572-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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PURPOSE The survival rates of patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) have improved. However, HSCT can induce significant long-term complications. Therefore, we investigated the late complications and risk factors for quality of life (QOL) post-HSCT. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 67 adult survivors over 2 years after HSCT between 2015 and 2018 at Ulsan University Hospital, Ulsan, Korea. The survey data including FACT-BMT, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and NCCN Distress Thermometer were collected as patient-reported outcomes using a tablet PC during a routine practice of survivorship clinic. RESULTS The median age was 46 years. The most common symptom was fatigue (80.6%). Younger age (< 60 years), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), and immunosuppressant use were significantly associated with worse QOL and depression. Additionally, younger survivors (< 60 years) showed significantly more fatigue and anxiety compared with elderly survivors (≥ 60 years). Female sex was significantly associated with lower physical well-being and higher distress than male sex. CONCLUSION Younger patients (< 60 years), female, ALL, chronic GVHD, and continuous immunosuppressant use were significant risk factors for worse QOL and depression. Hence, creating a more active survivorship care plan after HSCT, specifically for these patients, is required.
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- Jaekyung Cheon
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 877, Bangeojinsunhwandoro, Dong-gu, Ulsan, 44033, South Korea
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 877, Bangeojinsunhwandoro, Dong-gu, Ulsan, 44033, South Korea
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 877, Bangeojinsunhwandoro, Dong-gu, Ulsan, 44033, South Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 877, Bangeojinsunhwandoro, Dong-gu, Ulsan, 44033, South Korea
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 877, Bangeojinsunhwandoro, Dong-gu, Ulsan, 44033, South Korea
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 877, Bangeojinsunhwandoro, Dong-gu, Ulsan, 44033, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 877, Bangeojinsunhwandoro, Dong-gu, Ulsan, 44033, South Korea
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 877, Bangeojinsunhwandoro, Dong-gu, Ulsan, 44033, South Korea
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 877, Bangeojinsunhwandoro, Dong-gu, Ulsan, 44033, South Korea
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 877, Bangeojinsunhwandoro, Dong-gu, Ulsan, 44033, South Korea.
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Morishita S, Tsubaki A, Hotta K, Fu JB, Fuji S. The benefit of exercise in patients who undergo allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE 2019; 2:54-61. [PMID: 31131374 DOI: 10.4103/jisprm.jisprm_2_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) is increasingly used in the treatment of hematologic cancers such as leukemias, lymphomas, and myeloma, and for other hematologic disorders such as primary immunodeficiency, aplastic anemia, and myelodysplasia. Allo-HSCT entails a conditioning regimen of frequent high-dose chemotherapy in combination with total body irradiation, followed by infusion of donor-harvested bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cells. As an aggressive and demanding medical therapy that profoundly impacts patient quality of life (QOL), allo-HSCT is associated with numerous treatment-related physical, psychological, and psychosocial side effects. The procedure can result in decreased respiratory and balance function, skeletal muscle strength, and exercise capacity. Thus, as physical exercise has been shown to positively effect physical and psychosocial function and QOL in allo-HSCT patients, it is a recommended intervention for improving essential functions and offsetting lost exercise capacity after the procedure. Furthermore, recent evidence has shown that physical exercise can influence survival rate and mortality in allo-HSCT patients. This review provides an overview of the current research on the effectiveness of physical exercise for allo-HSCT patients.
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- Shinichiro Morishita
- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Niigata, Japan, Tel: +81-25-257-4300
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- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Niigata, Japan, Tel: +81-25-257-4300
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- Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Niigata, Japan, Tel: +81-25-257-4300
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- Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation & Integrative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA, Tel: +1-713-745- 2327
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- Department of Hematology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan, Tel: +81-6-6945-1900
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Howden EJ, La Gerche A, Arthur JF, McMullen JR, Jennings GL, Dunstan DW, Owen N, Avery S, Kingwell BA. Standing up to the cardiometabolic consequences of hematological cancers. Blood Rev 2018; 32:349-360. [PMID: 29496356 DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2018.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2017] [Revised: 12/06/2017] [Accepted: 02/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Hematological cancer survivors are highly vulnerable to cardiometabolic complications impacting long-term health status, quality of life and survival. Elevated risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease arises not only from the effects of the cancers themselves, but also from the toxic effects of cancer therapies, and deconditioning arising from reduced physical activity levels. Regular physical activity can circumvent or reverse adverse effects on the heart, skeletal muscle, vasculature and blood cells, through a combination of systemic and molecular mechanisms. We review the link between hematological cancers and cardiometabolic risk with a focus on adult survivors, including the contributing mechanisms and discuss the potential for physical activity interventions, which may act to oppose the negative effects of both physical deconditioning and therapies (conventional and targeted) on metabolic and growth signaling (kinase) pathways in the heart and beyond. In this context, we focus particularly on strategies targeting reducing and breaking up sedentary time and provide recommendations for future research.
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- Erin J Howden
- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, 75 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, 75 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, 75 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, 75 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, 75 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, 75 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, 75 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Malignant Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Service, The Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, 75 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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Dirou S, Chambellan A, Chevallier P, Germaud P, Lamirault G, Gourraud PA, Perrot B, Delasalle B, Forestier B, Guillaume T, Peterlin P, Garnier A, Magnan A, Blanc FX, Lemarchand P. Deconditioning, fatigue and impaired quality of life in long-term survivors after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Bone Marrow Transplant 2017; 53:281-290. [PMID: 29269801 DOI: 10.1038/s41409-017-0057-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2017] [Revised: 10/18/2017] [Accepted: 11/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Long-term survivors after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) are at high risk for treatment-related adverse events, that may worsen physical capacity and may induce fatigue and disability. The aims of this prospective study were to evaluate exercise capacity in allotransplant survivors and its relationship with fatigue and disability. Patient-reported outcomes and exercise capacity were evaluated in 71 non-relapse patients 1 year after allo-HSCT, using validated questionnaires, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) with measure of peak oxygen uptake (peakVO2) and deconditioning, pulmonary function testing, echocardiography and 6-min walk test. A high proportion (75.4%) of allo-HSCT survivors showed abnormal cardiopulmonary exercise testing parameters as compared to predicted normal values, including 49.3% patients who exhibited moderate to severe impairment in exercise capacity and 37.7% patients with physical deconditioning. PeakVO2 values were not accurately predicted by 6-min walk distances (r = 0.53). Disability and fatigue were strongly associated with decreased peakVO2 values (p = 0.002 and p = 0.008, respectively). Exercise capacity was reduced in most allo-HSCT long-term survivors. Because reduced exercise capacity was associated with fatigue, disability and a decrease in quality of life, cardiopulmonary exercise testing should be performed in every patient who reports fatigue and disability.
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- Stéphanie Dirou
- l'institut du thorax, UNIV Nantes, CHU Nantes, Nantes, 44000, France.
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- Laboratory "Movement, Interactions, Performance", UNIV Nantes, CHU Nantes, Nantes, 44000, France
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- Hematology, department Inserm UMR U892, CHU Nantes, Nantes, 44000, France
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- l'institut du thorax, INSERM, CNRS, UNIV Nantes, CHU Nantes, Nantes, 44000, France
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- Equipe ATIP-Avenir INSERM, UNIV Nantes, CHU Nantes, Nantes, 44000, France.,Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94158, USA
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- Plateforme de biométrie, CHU Nantes, Nantes, 44000, France
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- l'institut du thorax, INSERM, CNRS, UNIV Nantes, CHU Nantes, Nantes, 44000, France
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- Hematology department, CHU Nantes, Nantes, 44000, France
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- l'institut du thorax, INSERM, CNRS, UNIV Nantes, CHU Nantes, Nantes, 44000, France
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- l'institut du thorax, INSERM, CNRS, UNIV Nantes, CHU Nantes, Nantes, 44000, France
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Jafari H, Jannati Y, Nesheli HM, Hassanpour S. Effects of nonpharmacological interventions on reducing fatigue after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES 2017; 22:13. [PMID: 28458705 PMCID: PMC5367206 DOI: 10.4103/1735-1995.199094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2016] [Revised: 10/02/2016] [Accepted: 10/31/2016] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Fatigue is one of the main complaints of patients undergoing allogeneic and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Since nonpharmacological interventions are cost-effective and causes fewer complications, this study aimed to review the studies performed on the effects of nonpharmacological interventions on fatigue in patients undergoing HSCT during September 2016. MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scientific Information Database, IranMedex, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Magiran, and IRANDOC databases were searched using Persian and English keywords. A total of 1217 articles were retrieved, 21 of which were used in this study. Exercise is known as an effective intervention in alleviating physical and mental problems of patients undergoing stem cell transplant. This review-based study showed that nonpharmacological methods such as exercise might be effective in decreasing fatigue in patients undergoing stem cell transplant. There is a multitude of studies on some of the complementary and alternative therapy methods, such as music therapy, yoga, relaxation, and therapeutic massage. These studies demonstrated the positive effects of the aforementioned therapies on reduction of fatigue in patients undergoing stem cell transplantation. All the investigated methods in this study were nonaggressive, safe, and cost-effective and could be used along with common treatments or even as an alternative for pharmacological treatments for the reduction, or elimination of fatigue in patients undergoing stem cell transplantation. Given the advantages of complementary and alternative medicine, conducting further studies on this issue is recommended to reduce fatigue in patients after stem cell transplantation.
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- Hedayat Jafari
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Addiction Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Noncommunicable Pediatric Diseases Research Center, Amirkola Children's Hospital, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Critical Care Nursing, Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Perić Z, Desnica L, Duraković N, Ostojić A, Pulanić D, Serventi-Seiwerth R, Prenc E, Basak G, Vrhovac R, Pavletic SZ, Nemet D. Which questionnaires should we use to evaluate quality of life in patients with chronic graft-vs-host disease? Croat Med J 2016; 57:6-15. [PMID: 26935610 PMCID: PMC4800326 DOI: 10.3325/cmj.2016.57.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Aim To investigate the ability of two standard quality of life (QOL) questionnaires – The Short Form (36-item) Health Survey (SF-36) and The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 (EORTC QLQ C30) to evaluate QOL in patients with chronic graft-vs-host disease (cGVHD) graded according to National Institutes of Health (NIH) consensus criteria. Methods In this cross-sectional study, QOL was assessed in patients who underwent allogeneic stem cell transplantation (allo-SCT) at the University Hospital Centre Zagreb and were alive and in complete remission for more than one year after allo-SCT. Results The study included 58 patients, 38 patients with cGVHD and 20 controls, patients without cGVHD. Patients with cGVHD scored according to the NIH criteria had significantly lower scores of global health status and lower QOL on all SF-36 subscales and most of QLQ C30 functional subscales (P < 0.050 for all comparisons). Furthermore, patients with active cGVHD had significantly lower QOL scores than patients with inactive cGVHD, and this difference was most evident in physical functioning subscale of SF-36 (P = 0.0007) and social functioning subscale of QLQ C30 (P = 0.009). Conclusion cGVHD scored according to the NIH criteria is correlated with patient-reported QOL, particularly in the physical domains as detected by SF-36. QLQ C30 questionnaire adds more information on social functioning and should be used as a valuable tool in the evaluation of social domains in cGVHD patients.
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- Zinaida Perić
- Zinaida Perić, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Zagreb, School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia,
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Kuehl R, Scharhag-Rosenberger F, Schommer K, Schmidt ME, Dreger P, Huber G, Bohus M, Ulrich CM, Wiskemann J. Exercise intensity classification in cancer patients undergoing allogeneic HCT. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2016; 47:889-95. [PMID: 25202849 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000000498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Exercise intervention studies during and after cancer treatment show beneficial effects for various physical and psychosocial outcomes. Current exercise intensity guidelines for cancer patients are rather general and have been adapted from American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommendations for healthy individuals. Intensive cancer treatment regimens such as allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HCT) may change the cardiovascular response to acute exercise. Therefore, we evaluated the relationships between %V˙O2 reserve (%V˙O2R, reference) and %HRR, %HRmax, and %V˙O2max and compared calculated intensities with given intensities by ACSM. METHODS Measurements before and 180 d after allo-HCT from a randomized controlled trial were used. Only patients who reached maximal effort and at least two exercise stages in our maximal incremental cycling test were included. Before allo-HCT, 106 patients were included, and 180 d after treatment, 49 patients met our inclusion criteria. Individual regression lines were calculated with V˙O2R as the reference. Calculated exercise intensities for endurance training prescription were compared with ACSM values. RESULTS Before allo-HCT, %HRR values of patients were significantly lower than ACSM values, and %HRmax and %V˙O2max values were significantly higher (except 90% HRmax, which was significantly lower, all P < 0.01). One hundred eighty days after allo-HCT, values for %HRR were not significantly different to ACSM values (except 90%, which was significantly lower, P = 0.01), whereas %HRmax and %V˙O2max were significantly higher (all P < 0.05). Furthermore, regression models revealed no influence of beta-blockers on calculated intensities. CONCLUSIONS ACSM's exercise intensity recommendations for endurance training may not be applicable for cancer patients during and 180 d after allo-HCT because they may not meet the targeted intensity class, with the exception of %HRR 180 d after allo-HCT.
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- Rea Kuehl
- 1Division of Preventive Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) and German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, GERMANY; 2Department of Medical Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) and Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, GERMANY; 3Department of Medicine VII, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, GERMANY; 4Department of Medicine V, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, GERMANY; 5Institute of Sports and Sport Science, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, GERMANY; 6Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim, GERMANY; and 7Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre, Seattle, WA
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Lagogianni C, Thomas S, Lincoln N. Examining the relationship between fatigue and cognition after stroke: A systematic review. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2016; 28:57-116. [PMID: 26787096 DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2015.1127820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Many stroke survivors experience fatigue, which is associated with a variety of factors including cognitive impairment. A few studies have examined the relationship between fatigue and cognition and have obtained conflicting results. The aim of the current study was to review the literature on the relationship between fatigue and cognition post-stroke. The following databases were searched: EMBASE (1980-February, 2014), PsycInfo (1806-February, 2014), CINAHL (1937-February, 2014), MEDLINE (1946-February, 2014), Ethos (1600-February, 2014) and DART (1999-February, 2014). Reference lists of relevant papers were screened and the citation indices of the included papers were searched using Web of Science. Studies were considered if they were on adult stroke patients and assessed the following: fatigue with quantitative measurements (≥ 3 response categories), cognition using objective measurements, and the relationship between fatigue and cognition. Overall, 413 papers were identified, of which 11 were included. Four studies found significant correlations between fatigue and memory, attention, speed of information processing and reading speed (r = -.36 to .46) whereas seven studies did not. Most studies had limitations; quality scores ranged from 9 to 14 on the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Checklists. There was insufficient evidence to support or refute a relationship between fatigue and cognition post-stroke. More robust studies are needed.
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- Christodouli Lagogianni
- a Division of Rehabilitation & Ageing, Medical School , University of Nottingham , Nottingham , UK.,b Queens Medical Centre , Nottingham , UK
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- a Division of Rehabilitation & Ageing, Medical School , University of Nottingham , Nottingham , UK.,b Queens Medical Centre , Nottingham , UK
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- a Division of Rehabilitation & Ageing, Medical School , University of Nottingham , Nottingham , UK.,b Queens Medical Centre , Nottingham , UK
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Tichelli A, Rovó A. Survivorship after allogeneic transplantation-management recommendations for the primary care provider. Curr Hematol Malig Rep 2015; 10:35-44. [PMID: 25667128 DOI: 10.1007/s11899-014-0243-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Prognosis after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has greatly improved. Therefore, long-term survivorship becomes an important issue. A number of malignant and nonmalignant late effects can cause substantial morbidity, with considerable impact on health and quality of life. The main factors responsible for late effects after HSCT are total body irradiation-based conditioning and chronic graft-versus-host disease and its treatment. The knowledge on late effects serves as guidance for surveillance and management decision. Aftercare includes screening and counseling for prevention and treatment of late complications. The care of HSCT recipients tends with time to be transferred from the transplant center back to the primary care provider, who might not be however familiar with the unique needs of long-term survivors. A broad expertise is needed for the post-transplant management; therefore, transplant centers together with primary care providers should ensure complementary care delivery. Standardized follow-up guidelines on late effects represent the best tool to guaranty good management of long-term survivors. Distribution, broad promotion, and applications of these guidelines are therefore needed.
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- André Tichelli
- Division of Hematology, University Hospital of Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Switzerland,
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Fiuza-Luces C, Simpson RJ, Ramírez M, Lucia A, Berger NA. Physical function and quality of life in patients with chronic GvHD: a summary of preclinical and clinical studies and a call for exercise intervention trials in patients. Bone Marrow Transplant 2015; 51:13-26. [PMID: 26367233 DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2015.195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2015] [Revised: 06/23/2015] [Accepted: 07/15/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant, to reconstitute the hematopoietic and immune status of patients undergoing myeloablative therapy for hematologic disorders, has been of great benefit in minimizing or eradicating disease and extending survival. Patients who undergo allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT) are subject to many comorbidities among which the most significant, affecting quality of life (QoL) and survival, are acute GvHD (aGvHD) and chronic GvHD (cGvHD), resulting from donor lymphocytes reacting to and damaging host tissues. Physical activity and exercise have clearly been shown, in both children and adults, to enhance fitness, improve symptomatology and QoL, reduce disease progression and extend survival for many diseases including malignancies. In some cases, vigorous exercise has been shown to be equal to or more effective than pharmacologic therapy. This review addresses how cGvHD affects patients' physical function and physical domain of QoL, and the potential benefits of exercise interventions along with recommendations for relevant research and evaluation targeted at incorporating this strategy as soon as possible after allo-HSCT and ideally, as soon as possible upon diagnosis of the condition leading to allo-HSCT.
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- C Fiuza-Luces
- Institute of Health Carlos III and Mitochondrial and Neuromuscular Diseases Laboratory, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre Research Institute (i+12), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Health and Human Performance, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, Hospital Niño Jesus, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Biomedicina, Universidad Europea and Research Institute (i+12), Polideportivo, Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain
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- Center for Science, Health and Society, Department of Medicine, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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The role of physical rehabilitation in stem cell transplantation patients. Support Care Cancer 2015; 23:2447-60. [PMID: 25971213 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-015-2744-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2014] [Accepted: 04/20/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The purpose of this paper is to review the evidence for the role of physical rehabilitation in stem cell transplantation patients. We will also review the literature and discuss professional experiences on how rehabilitation can play a role in stem cell transplant care and survivorship. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) is a procedure that has evolved substantially over the years to help treat multiple conditions, particularly hematologic malignancies. HCT can be very stressful on the body and can leave patients weakened and sometimes quite debilitated. Supportive care measures have advanced to improve the quality of life and overall survival of HCT survivors. One key component of improved supportive care is gaining increased attention, and that is physical medicine and rehabilitation. Its role in HCT survivorship care is expanding, and new insight and research within the discipline have focused on fatigue, inflammation, exercise, and the development of structured rehabilitation programs to improve the musculoskeletal sequelae of transplantation. This literature review has demonstrated the utility of physical rehabilitation in HCT, its impact on cancer-related fatigue, and to outline the current state of the literature on these topics. The paper delves into a background of HCT. Cancer-related fatigue in HCT is then discussed and summarized, and the role that exercise plays in modifying such fatigue is outlined. We then outline the models and the impact that physical rehabilitation may play in HCT recipients.
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A mindfulness-based program for improving quality of life among hematopoietic stem cell transplantation survivors: feasibility and preliminary findings. Support Care Cancer 2014; 23:1105-12. [PMID: 25297466 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-014-2452-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2014] [Accepted: 09/14/2014] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is often substantially reduced among individuals who have undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), and incidences of depression, fatigue, and anxiety are elevated. We examined effects of a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) compared to psycho-oncological telephone consultation upon HRQoL, depression, anxiety, and fatigue among HSCT survivors. Sixty-two medically stable patients participated in the study; they had completed HSCT ≥6 months previously. Thirty-two were randomly assigned to intervention arms, and 30 were offered their treatment preference. MBI consisted of a structured 8-week program of mindfulness training. Assessments were made at baseline, post-intervention and 3 months follow-up. Primary outcome was HRQoL. Depression, fatigue, anxiety, and personal goal attainment were secondary measures. Non-completion of interventions was low in both groups (9 %, MBI; 7 % control). Employing intention-to-treat analysis, MBI, compared with comparison procedure, improved HRQoL and reduced depression and anxiety at post-intervention (p's < 0.05); Cohen's d effect sizes, 0.6-0.7; 3-month follow-up benefits were modest. These findings demonstrate broad feasibility and acceptance of, as well as satisfaction and adherence with, a program of mindfulness training for HSCT survivors; findings also suggest improved HRQoL and well-being as a consequence of MBI. Nevertheless, this is a preliminary study; a larger trial with more prolonged intervention phase is warranted.
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Effect of exercise therapy on muscle mass and physical functioning in patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Support Care Cancer 2014; 23:985-92. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-014-2425-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2014] [Accepted: 08/25/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Impact of an incentive-based mobility program, "Motivated and Moving," on physiologic and quality of life outcomes in a stem cell transplant population. Cancer Nurs 2014; 37:345-54. [PMID: 24067357 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0b013e3182a40db2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Research suggests that patients experience increased fatigue, reduced physical activity, and diminished quality of life (QOL) after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Structured exercise during hospitalization has been shown to maintain or improve fatigue. Incentive-based interventions have not been tested to encourage physical activity maintenance. OBJECTIVES The study's aim was to evaluate the effect of participation in an incentive-based mobility program on fatigue, physical conditioning, performance status, and QOL in individuals undergoing allogeneic HSCT. We hypothesized that program participation would affect these variables and that time spent engaged in physical activity would correlate with improved outcomes. METHODS A 1-group repeated-measures design used the Brief Fatigue Inventory, 6-minute walk test, and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Bone Marrow Transplant Scale to assess study variables. Repeated-measures models assessed the effect of participation time on these variables. RESULTS Individuals with higher participation (minutes) significantly increased 6-minute walk test scores throughout hospitalization but had no significant changes in Brief Fatigue Inventory and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Bone Marrow Transplant Scale scores. Fatigue and QOL decreased over hospitalization but improved by discharge. Subjects who demonstrated higher participation averaged fewer hospital days (R = 1.65; P = .005). CONCLUSIONS This study is unique in examining the impact of an incentive-based mobility program, participation in which may decrease length of hospital stay for HSCT patients. Randomized trials are needed to further validate these findings and assess additional variables that can influence outcomes. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE An incentive-based mobility program during hospitalization for HSCT has the potential to minimize fatigue and stabilize, if not improve, QOL.
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Jacobsen PB, Le-Rademacher J, Jim H, Syrjala K, Wingard JR, Logan B, Wu J, Majhail NS, Wood W, Rizzo JD, Geller NL, Kitko C, Faber E, Abidi MH, Slater S, Horowitz MM, Lee SJ. Exercise and stress management training prior to hematopoietic cell transplantation: Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinical Trials Network (BMT CTN) 0902. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2014; 20:1530-6. [PMID: 24910380 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2014.05.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2014] [Accepted: 05/27/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Studies show that engaging patients in exercise and/or stress management techniques during hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) improves quality of life. The Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinical Trials Network tested the efficacy of training patients to engage in self-directed exercise and stress management during HCT. The study randomized 711 patients at 21 centers to receive 1 of 4 training interventions before HCT: a self-directed exercise program, a self-administered stress management program, both, or neither. Participants completed self-reported assessments at enrollment and up to 180 days after HCT. Randomization was stratified by center and transplant type. There were no differences in the primary endpoints of the Physical Component Summary and Mental Component Summary scales of the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 at day +100 among the groups, based on an intention-to-treat analysis. There also were no differences in overall survival, days of hospitalization through day +100 post-HCT, or in other patient-reported outcomes, including treatment-related distress, sleep quality, pain, and nausea. Patients randomized to training in stress management reported more use of those techniques, but patients randomized to training in exercise did not report more physical activity. Although other studies have reported efficacy of more intensive interventions, brief training in an easy-to-disseminate format for either self-directed exercise or stress management was not effective in our trial.
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- Paul B Jacobsen
- Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida
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- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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- Division of Biostatistics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- The EMMES Corporation, Washington, DC
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- Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research, Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Office of Biostatistics Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Wayne State University/Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, Michigan
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- Center for Hematologic Malignancies, Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research, Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington.
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Hung YC, Bauer JD, Horsely P, Coll J, Bashford J, Isenring EA. Telephone-delivered nutrition and exercise counselling after auto-SCT: a pilot, randomised controlled trial. Bone Marrow Transplant 2014; 49:786-92. [PMID: 24710562 DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2014.52] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2013] [Revised: 01/24/2014] [Accepted: 01/29/2014] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Adverse changes in nutrition-related outcomes including quality of life (QoL) occur after PBSC transplantation. This randomised controlled trial aims to evaluate the impact of nutrition and exercise counselling provided at hospital discharge on nutritional status, body composition and QoL post transplantation. Usual care (UC) (n=19) received no intervention after discharge; extended care (EC) (n=18) received fortnightly telephone counselling from a dietitian and exercise physiologist up to 100 days post transplantation. Nutritional status (patient-generated subjective global assessment, and diet history), QoL (EORTC QLQ-C30 version 3) and body composition (air displacement plethysmography) were assessed at pre-admission, discharge and 100 days post transplantation. Intervention groups were compared using two-sample t-tests of changes in the outcomes; results were adjusted using analysis of covariance. EC exhibited clinically important but not statistically significant increases in protein intake (14.7 g; confidence interval (CI) 95% -6.5, 35.9, P=0.165), cognitive functioning (7.2; CI 95% -7.9, 22.2, P=0.337) and social functioning (16.5; CI 95% -7.3, 40.3, P=0.165) compared with UC. Relative to pre-admission, EC experienced less weight loss than UC (-3.3 kg; CI 95% -6.7, 0.2, P=0.062). Physical activity was not significantly different between the groups. Ongoing nutrition and exercise counselling may prevent further weight loss and improve dietary intake and certain QoL components in autologous PBSC transplantation patients following hospitalisation.
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- Centre for Dietetics Research, School of Human Movement Studies, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- 1] Centre for Dietetics Research, School of Human Movement Studies, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia [2] The Wesley Research Institute, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- The Wesley Research Institute, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- The Wesley Research Institute, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Haematology & Oncology Clinics of Australia, The Wesley Medical Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- 1] Centre for Dietetics Research, School of Human Movement Studies, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia [2] Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Ferrara JLM. Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinical Trials Network: progress since the State of the Science Symposium 2007. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2014; 20:149-53. [PMID: 24239651 PMCID: PMC4957643 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2013.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2013] [Accepted: 11/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Outcomes of hematopoietic cell transplantation continue to improve. New techniques have reduced transplant toxicities, and there are new sources of hematopoietic stem cells from related and unrelated donors. In June 2007, the Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinical Trials Network (BMT CTN) convened a State of the Science Symposium (SOSS) in Ann Arbor and identified 11 high priority clinical trials for the network to pursue. This article reviews both the status of those trials and the record of achievement of the BMT CTN as it convenes another SOSS in Grapevine, Texas in February 2014.
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- James L M Ferrara
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Tichelli A, Rovó A, Passweg J, Schwarze CP, Van Lint MT, Arat M, Socié G. Late complications after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Expert Rev Hematol 2014; 2:583-601. [DOI: 10.1586/ehm.09.48] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Burnett D, Kluding P, Porter C, Fabian C, Klemp J. Cardiorespiratory fitness in breast cancer survivors. SPRINGERPLUS 2013; 2:68. [PMID: 23538987 PMCID: PMC3606517 DOI: 10.1186/2193-1801-2-68] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2013] [Accepted: 02/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) has been used to assess risk for all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD), and low VO2max has recently been associated with increased mortality from breast cancer. The purpose of this study was to determine the proportion of breast cancer survivors with 2 or more risk factors for CVD exhibiting a low VO2max and to determine whether sub-maximal endpoints which could be applied more readily to intervention research would correlate with the maximal treadmill test. We performed a single VO2max test on a treadmill with 30 breast cancer survivors age 30-60 (mean age 50.5 ± 5.6 years) who had 2 or more cardiac risk factors for CVD not related to treatment and who had received systemic therapy and or left chest radiation. Submaximal VO2 endpoints were assessed during the VO2max treadmill test and on an Arc trainer. Resting left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was also assessed by echocardiogram (ECHO) or multi-gated acquisition scan (MUGA). A majority (23/30) of women had a VO2max below the 20th percentile based on their predicted normal values. The group mean resting LVEF was 60.5 ± 5.0%. Submaximal VO2 measures were strongly correlated with the maximal test including; 1) 85% age predicted maximum heart rate VO2 on treadmill, (r = .89; p < 0.001), 2) treadmill VO2 at anaerobic threshold (AT), (r = .83; p < 0.001), and 3) Arc VO2 at AT, (r = .80; p < 0.001). Breast cancer survivors with 2 or more CVD risk factors but normal LVEF had a low cardiorespiratory fitness level compared to normative values in the healthy population placing them at increased risk for breast cancer and cardiovascular mortality. Submaximal VO2 exercise testing endpoints showed a strong correlation with the VO2max test in breast cancer survivors and is a good candidate for testing interventions to improve cardiorespiratory fitness.
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- David Burnett
- Breast Cancer Survivorship Center, Mail stop 5015, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3903 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66103-9815 USA
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- Breast Cancer Survivorship Center, Mail stop 5015, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3903 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66103-9815 USA
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- Breast Cancer Survivorship Center, Mail stop 5015, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3903 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66103-9815 USA
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- Breast Cancer Survivorship Center, Mail stop 5015, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3903 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66103-9815 USA
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- Breast Cancer Survivorship Center, Mail stop 5015, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3903 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66103-9815 USA
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Hacker ED, Mjukian M. Review of attrition and adherence in exercise studies following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2013; 18:175-82. [PMID: 24275209 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2013.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2013] [Revised: 10/18/2013] [Accepted: 10/21/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Implementing exercise programs in people receiving high-dose chemotherapy followed by bone marrow (BMT) or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (SCT) presents unique challenges. This review examines subject attrition rates and reasons for attrition as well as adherence to exercise interventions following BMT/SCT. METHODS Studies published between January 1985 and December 2012 that prospectively tested an exercise intervention following BMT or SCT were included in the review. Evaluation criteria included: (1) exercise modality; (2) the amount of supervision required to implement the intervention; (3) timing of the intervention; (4) subject attrition rates and reasons for attrition; and (5) exercise adherence rates. RESULTS Of the 20 studies reviewed, most tested an aerobic exercise intervention or a combination of aerobic and strength training. Supervised exercise sessions were more commonly used than unsupervised sessions. The overall attrition rate was 18% for the 998 subjects enrolled in the studies. Major reasons for attrition included death, change in health status, protocol issues, personal issues with subjects, and lost to follow-up/no reason provided. Authors of supervised exercise programs rarely published exercise adherence information. Unsupervised exercise programs relied mainly on self-report to document adherence. CONCLUSION Exercise research following BMT/SCT is becoming more sophisticated as researchers build upon the expanding literature base. Questions regarding subject attrition and adherence to exercise interventions must be addressed to identify interventions that are likely to be successful when translated into clinical practice. Subject attrition from exercise studies following BMT/SCT is relatively low. Adherence information for exercise interventions needs to be regularly addressed.
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- Eileen Danaher Hacker
- University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing (M/C 802), Department of Biobehavioral Health Science, 845 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing (M/C 802), Department of Biobehavioral Health Science, 845 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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Multimodal exercise training during myeloablative chemotherapy: a prospective randomized pilot trial. Support Care Cancer 2013; 22:63-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-013-1927-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2012] [Accepted: 07/31/2013] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Chiffelle R, Kenny K. Exercise for fatigue management in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients. Clin J Oncol Nurs 2013; 17:241-4. [PMID: 23715701 DOI: 10.1188/13.cjon.241-244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Fatigue is a commonly reported symptom of patients who have undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Fatigue in the HSCT recipient has multiple possible causes, including deconditioning, anemia, and medications. Regardless of the cause, fatigue impacts patients' well-being, ability to reintegrate into their normal lifestyle, physical recovery from transplantation, and overall symptom management. The authors discuss the current evidence regarding exercise for the management of fatigue in this population and lay the groundwork for developing an evidence-based intervention.
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Burnett D, Kluding P, Porter C, Fabian C, Klemp J. Cardiorespiratory fitness in breast cancer survivors. SPRINGERPLUS 2013; 2:6. [PMID: 23449812 PMCID: PMC3579424 DOI: 10.1186/2193-1801-2-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2012] [Accepted: 01/07/2013] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Eighty four halotolerant bacterial strains were isolated from the saline habitats and screened for growth at different NaCl concentrations. All grew well at 5% NaCl, but only 25% isolates showed growth at 20% NaCl concentration. Five strains SL3, SL32, SL35, J8W and PU62 growing well in 20% NaCl concentrations were further characterized for multiple plant growth promoting traits such as indole −3- acetic acid (IAA) production, HCN and siderophore production, ACC deaminase activity and P-solubilization. None were positive for HCN production and PCR amplification of acdS, the structural gene for ACC deaminase enzyme was found negative. 16S rRNA gene sequencing analysis of the five strains showed them to belong to two genera Bacillus and Hallobacillus. In vitro experiments showed that salt concentrations had significant inhibitory effects on development of seedlings but not on the growth of the bacterial strains. Inoculation of the 5 halotolerant bacterial strains to ameliorate salt stress (80 mM, 160 mM and 320 mM) in wheat seedlings produced an increase in root length of 71.7% in comparison with uninoculated positive controls. In particular, Hallobacillus sp. SL3 and Bacillus halodenitrificans PU62 showed more than 90% increase in root elongation and 17.4% increase in dry weight when compared to uninoculated wheat seedlings at 320 mM NaCl stress indicating a significant reduction of the deleterious effects of NaCl. These results indicate that halotolerant bacteria isolated from saline environments have potential to enhance plant growth under saline stress through direct or indirect mechanisms and would be most appropriate as bioinoculants under such conditions.
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- David Burnett
- Breast Cancer Survivorship Center, Mail stop 5015, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3903 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66103-9815 USA
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Physical activity, physical fitness and the effect of exercise training interventions in lymphoma patients: a systematic review. Ann Hematol 2013; 92:1007-21. [DOI: 10.1007/s00277-013-1689-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2012] [Accepted: 01/24/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The procedure of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is an intense treatment approach to cure patients from leukemia or lymphoma. Prior, during, and after HSCT, patients experience considerable physical and psychosocial distress. In light of the increasing number of successfully treated patients, the need is growing for evidence-based adjuvant therapy options, which are able to reduce treatment-related side effects and enhance the rehabilitation process. Exercise constitutes to be a promising intervention in this setting due to its multidimensional effectiveness. The purpose of this article was to review the current knowledge in the field of exercise and HSCT. Therefore, an electronic literature search in PubMed on the topic was performed. Twenty-nine articles could be identified and classified as relevant for this paper. Reviewed studies suggest that exercise training is an important therapeutic approach in the supportive care for transplant patients. Significant benefits from the exercise interventions have been reported for physical performance, quality of life (QoL), and fatigue status. Several other benefits, such as a more rapid immune recovery or alleviation of therapy-related side effects have been reported in some studies. Future studies should address existing methodological problems, identify further effect levels of exercise and integrate a long-term perspective for the participants in the context of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Furthermore, potential biological pathways of exercise in HSCT patients should be investigated.
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de Souza CV, Miranda ECM, Garcia C, Aranha FJP, de Souza CA, Vigorito AC. Functional evaluation indicates physical losses after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Rev Bras Hematol Hemoter 2012; 34:345-51. [PMID: 23125542 PMCID: PMC3486824 DOI: 10.5581/1516-8484.20120090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2012] [Accepted: 06/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Objective To perform a function evaluation of patients before and after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Methods From November 2008 to November 2010, 29 female (58%) and 21 male patients (42%) with median age of 48 years (range: 24-67) were enrolled in this study. Data collection was performed before and after autologous or allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Evaluation instruments included the 2-minute walking test to evaluate gait performance with assessment of the oxygen saturation, heart rate and Borg Scale before and after the test; grip strength for strength evaluation, Schober Test for spine mobility testing and maximum and adapted activity scores of the Human Activity Profile questionnaire to test functionality in daily activities. Results Fifty patients were evaluated at baseline; six did not undergo hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (three died, one refused and two were excluded). Thus 44/50 (88% - 21 allogeneic and 23 autologous) transplantations were performed. Only 33 of the 44 patients (75%) performed evaluations after transplantation (nine died and two were excluded). Of the patients who performed both evaluations, significantly lower values were found in the evaluation after transplantation for the 2-minute walking test (p-value = 0.004), grip strength of both right and left hands (p-value = 0.004 and p-value < 0.0001, respectively), the Schober Test, and maximum and adapted activity scores (p-value < 0.0001). The heart rate was higher (p-value = 0.01) before the 2-minute walking test and oxygen saturation was higher (p-value = 0.02) after. Conclusion Statistical differences indicate functional impairment after transplantation showing physical losses in this population.
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The emerging role of exercise and health counseling in patients with acute leukemia undergoing chemotherapy during outpatient management. Leuk Res 2012; 37:155-61. [PMID: 23021021 DOI: 10.1016/j.leukres.2012.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2012] [Revised: 08/21/2012] [Accepted: 09/03/2012] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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This study investigates the feasibility, safety and benefits of a 6-week exercise and health counseling intervention in patients with acute leukemia undergoing consolidation chemotherapy during outpatient management. Seventeen of twenty patients completed study requirements (85%), adherence to exercise was 73% and for health counseling 92%. There were improvements in the 6-min-walk-distance (p=0.0013), sit-to-stand test (p=0.0062), the right and left biceps arm-curl tests p=0.0002 and p=0.0002, respectively; health-related quality of life (p=0.0209) (FACT-An), vitality (p=0.0015), mental health (p=0.0471) and physical component scale (p=0.0295) (SF36). Significant reduction in the symptom burden (p=0.0021) and symptom interference on daily life activities (p=0.0069) (MDASI). No adverse reactions were observed.
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Steins Bisschop CN, Velthuis MJ, Wittink H, Kuiper K, Takken T, van der Meulen WJTM, Lindeman E, Peeters PHM, May AM. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing in cancer rehabilitation: a systematic review. Sports Med 2012; 42:367-79. [PMID: 22452663 DOI: 10.2165/11598480-000000000-00000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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This systematic review aims to get insight into the feasibility of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in patients with cancer prior to a physical exercise programme. We will focus on quality (defined as the adherence to international guidelines for methods of CPET) and safety of CPET. Furthermore, we compare the peak oxygen uptake (·VO(2peak)) values of patients with cancer with reference values for healthy persons to put these values into a clinical perspective. A computer aided search with 'cardiopulmonary exercise testing' and 'cancer' using MEDLINE, EMBASE, Pedro, CINAHL® and SPORTDiscus™ was carried out. We included studies in which CPET with continuous gas exchange analysis has been performed prior to a physical exercise programme in adults with cancer. Twenty studies describing 1158 patients were eligible. Reported adherence to international recommendations for CPET varied per item. In most studies, the methods of CPET were not reported in detail. Adverse events occurred in 1% of patients. The percentage ·VO(2peak) of reference values for healthy persons varied between 65% and 89% for tests before treatment, between 74% and 96% for tests during treatment and between 52% and 117% for tests after treatment. Our results suggest that CPET is feasible and seems to be safe for patients with cancer prior to a physical exercise programme. We recommend that standard reporting and quality guidelines should be followed for CPET methods. The decreased ·VO(2peak) values of patients with cancer indicate that physical exercise should be implemented in their standard care.
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- Charlotte N Steins Bisschop
- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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KISCH A, LENHOFF S, ZDRAVKOVIC S, BOLMSJÖ I. Factors associated with changes in quality of life in patients undergoing allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2012; 21:735-46. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2012.01354.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Tran J, Norder EE, Diaz PT, Phillips GS, Elder P, Devine SM, Wood KL. Pulmonary rehabilitation for bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2012; 18:1250-4. [PMID: 22300617 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2012.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2011] [Accepted: 01/24/2012] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) is a progressive, insidious lung disease affecting allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients. Unfortunately, there is no standardized approach for treatment of BOS in post-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a standard treatment in emphysema, an irreversible obstructive lung disease secondary to tobacco abuse. The National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT) demonstrated improved exercise tolerance, decrease dyspnea, and increase of quality of life in patients with severe emphysema after pulmonary rehabilitation. We hypothesized that pulmonary rehabilitation may benefit patients with BOS. Patients with BOS were identified retrospectively from January 2005 to the present. Patients who enrolled in pulmonary rehabilitation were included in the study. We obtained summaries via chart review of each patient's progress after pulmonary rehabilitation enrollment from his or her respective rehabilitation centers. Six-minute walk distances, spirometry, and pulmonary symptoms were compared before and after the completion of pulmonary rehabilitation. We identified 11 patients with BOS documented from their pulmonologist's clinical notes who were enrolled into pulmonary rehabilitation. Ten of the 11 patients completed pulmonary rehabilitation. All patients had improvement in their 6-minute walk distances after the completion of pulmonary rehabilitation, with an average improvement in distance of 307 feet (P value = .005). Six of the 10 patients completed Short Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaires before and after rehabilitation. There was a significant improvement in the physical functioning score (P value = 0.029). Pulmonary rehabilitation seems to improve 6-minute walk distance, subjective symptoms of dyspnea, and exercise tolerance in patients with BOS. This may be an important adjunctive therapy for a debilitating disease with limited treatment options.
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- Jerry Tran
- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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Wood WA, Abernethy AP, Giralt SA. Pretransplantation assessments and symptom profiles: predicting transplantation-related toxicity and improving patient-centered outcomes. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2011; 18:497-504. [PMID: 22015992 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2011.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2011] [Accepted: 10/11/2011] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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With the advent of reduced-intensity conditioning regimens and improvements in supportive care, hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) has become increasingly available to older adults and medically vulnerable populations with hematologic diseases. However, adverse outcomes including long-term treatment-related distress, disability (frailty), and death remain important concerns in this population. In other areas of oncology, comprehensive geriatric assessments have been used to stratify patients for treatment-related risk, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) have helped in understanding treatment-related toxicity from a patient perspective. However, these powerful tools have not yet become widely used in HCT. Here, we review the theories and available data that support the development of pretreatment functional assessments and longitudinal PRO sampling in HCT. We discuss the potential for these techniques to improve transplantation outcomes through risk stratification, interventional studies, and predictive models that incorporate genetic and biomarker data. Predicting and understanding long-term transplantation-related toxicity through functional assessments and PROs will be critical to calculating the risk/benefit ratio of aggressive therapies in older patient populations, and we contend that functional assessments and PRO sampling should become standard parts of the routine evaluation of HCT patients.
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- William A Wood
- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7305, USA.
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Baumann FT, Zopf EM, Nykamp E, Kraut L, Schüle K, Elter T, Fauser AA, Bloch W. Physical activity for patients undergoing an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: benefits of a moderate exercise intervention. Eur J Haematol 2011; 87:148-56. [PMID: 21545527 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0609.2011.01640.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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UNLABELLED An allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) can have profound and lasting adverse effects on a patient's physical and psychological well-being. So far, only few studies have investigated the effectiveness of physical activity over the entire inpatient phase of an allogeneic HSCT. PURPOSE We performed a randomized controlled study to examine the influence of a controlled moderate exercise program starting parallel to chemotherapeutic conditioning and total body irradiation on the patient's physical and psychological constitution. PATIENTS AND METHODS Forty-seven patients undergoing an allogeneic HSCT were randomly assigned to an exercise group (EG) or a control group (CG). While the EG took part in an endurance and activity of daily living-training twice a day, the CG received the clinic's standard physiotherapy program once a day. RESULTS Significant differences and/or trends in favor of the EG were observed regarding the primary endpoint endurance performance (P=0.002), muscular strength (P=0.022), fatigue (P=0.046), and emotional state (P=0.028) without posing an additional risk for the individual. CONCLUSION The results show that the training program is feasible and seems to have positive influences on physical performance and quality of life in patients undergoing an allogeneic HSCT. However, further studies are necessary to confirm these results.
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- Freerk T Baumann
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Sport Medicine, Institute of Cardiovascular Research and Sport Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
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BACKGROUND Patients receiving high-dose chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) experience considerable reductions in physical activity and deterioration of their health status. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this pilot study was to test the effects of strength training compared with usual activity on physical activity, muscle strength, fatigue, health status perceptions, and quality of life following HSCT. METHODS Nineteen subjects were randomized to the exercise or control group. Moderate-intensity strength training began following discharge from the hospital. Dependent variables included physical activity, muscle strength, fatigue, health status perceptions, and quality of life. Variables were measured prior to admission to the hospital for HSCT, day 8 following HSCT, and 6 weeks following discharge from the hospital. RESULTS Significant time effects were noted for many variables with anticipated declines in physical activity, muscle strength, fatigue, and health status perceptions immediately after HSCT with subsequent improvements 6 weeks following hospital discharge. One group effect was noted with subjects in the exercise group reporting less fatigue than subjects in the control group. Although no significant interactions were detected, the trends suggest that the exercise group may be more physically active following the intervention compared with the usual-activity group. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates the potential positive effects of strength training on physical activity, fatigue, and quality of life in people receiving high-dose chemotherapy and HSCT. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Preliminary evidence is provided for using strength training to enhance early recovery following HSCT. Elastic resistance bands are easy to use and relatively inexpensive.
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Hacker ED, Larson JL, Peace D. Exercise in patients receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: lessons learned and results from a feasibility study. Oncol Nurs Forum 2011; 38:216-23. [PMID: 21356659 DOI: 10.1188/11.onf.216-223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To test the feasibility and acceptability of a strength-training intervention in patients receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). DESIGN One-group prospective, repeated-measures design. SETTING Academic medical center in the midwestern United States. SAMPLE Convenience sample of 10 patients receiving HSCT. METHODS The strength-training intervention consisted of a comprehensive program of progressive resistance to strengthen the upper body, lower body, and abdominal muscles using elastic resistance bands. Instruction and low-intensity training began while the patients were hospitalized and progressed to a moderate level immediately following discharge from the hospital. Training continued for six weeks following hospital discharge. MAIN RESEARCH VARIABLES Acceptability of the strength-training intervention was evaluated via subjective assessment and by determining the patient's ability to perform the exercises. Feasibility was evaluated by determining the number of patients who were able to complete the prescribed strength intervention and whether the patients used elastic resistance bands. FINDINGS The strength-training intervention was refined from an unsupervised, home-based program to a combination supervised and unsupervised program with weekly clinic visits. Patients reported that the exercises were very acceptable, although some started out at a very low intensity. CONCLUSIONS This pilot study demonstrates the feasibility and acceptability of the strength-training intervention. The level of supervision required for the strength-training intervention was higher than expected. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING Strength training may be an effective intervention to alleviate problems with decreased physical activity, reduced muscle mass, and fatigue in HSCT recipients. Additional research is needed.
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- Eileen Danaher Hacker
- Department of Biobehavioral Health Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA.
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Noble M, Russell C, Kraemer L, Sharratt M. UW WELL-FIT: the impact of supervised exercise programs on physical capacity and quality of life in individuals receiving treatment for cancer. Support Care Cancer 2011; 20:865-73. [PMID: 21562800 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-011-1175-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2011] [Accepted: 04/25/2011] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to report physical function and quality of life data collected from cancer patients who participated in a supervised exercise intervention at the UW WELL-FIT program over 5 years. METHODS Five hundred seventy-five participants from 18 to 84 years of age (mean, 54 years) were assessed and enrolled in the 24-session program while currently receiving treatment for cancer. Twice weekly, they participated in aerobic exercise, resistance training and stretching exercises for 1 h each time. Pre- and post-assessments were performed to document changes in physical function, while the short form-36 (SF-36) survey assessed changes in quality of life. RESULTS Three hundred eighty-six participants completed the program, while 171 withdrew at some point over the 24 sessions. Pre- and post-cardiovascular assessments were performed on 305 (78.4%) participants. There was a significant increase in the maximum work rate attained and significant decreases in heart rate response, systolic blood pressure and rate of perceived exertion at the submaximal level (p < 0.01). The summary component scales of SF-36 (physical and mental) were significantly improved as well as all eight subscales (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS The data collected from this program indicate that a comprehensive physical activity program involving cardiovascular exercise, resistance training and flexibility can significantly improve physical function and various quality of life indices for individuals undergoing treatment for cancer.
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- Madeleine Noble
- Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave W., Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada.
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Effects of a partly self-administered exercise program before, during, and after allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Blood 2011; 117:2604-13. [DOI: 10.1182/blood-2010-09-306308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 141] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Before, during, and after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT), patients experience considerable physical and psychologic distress. Besides graft-versus-host disease and infections, reduced physical performance and high levels of fatigue affect patients' quality of life. This multicenter randomized controlled trial examined the effects of a partly self-administered exercise intervention before, during, and after allo-HSCT on these side effects. After randomization to an exercise and a social contact control group 105 patients trained in a home-based setting before hospital admission, during inpatient treatment and a 6- to 8-week period after discharge. Fatigue, physical performance, quality of life, and physical/psychologic distress were measured by standardized instruments at baseline, admission to, and discharge from hospital and 6 to 8 weeks after discharge. The exercise group showed significantly improvement in fatigue scores (up to 15% improvement in exercise group vs up to 28% deterioration in control; P < .01-.03), physical fitness/functioning (P = .02-.03) and global distress (P = .03). All effects were at least detectable at one assessment time point after hospitalization or repeatedly. Physical fitness correlated significantly with all reported symptoms/variables. In conclusion, this partly supervised exercise intervention is beneficial for patients undergoing allo-HSCT. Because of low personnel requirements, it might be valuable to integrate such a program into standard medical care.
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Ferrer RA, Huedo-Medina TB, Johnson BT, Ryan S, Pescatello LS. Exercise interventions for cancer survivors: a meta-analysis of quality of life outcomes. Ann Behav Med 2011; 41:32-47. [PMID: 20931309 PMCID: PMC3712334 DOI: 10.1007/s12160-010-9225-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 174] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Exercise improves quality of life (QOL) in cancer survivors, although characteristics of efficacious exercise interventions for this population have not been identified. PURPOSE The present meta-analysis examines the efficacy of exercise interventions in improving QOL in cancer survivors, as well as features that may moderate such effects. METHOD Studies were identified and coded, and QOL effect sizes were calculated and analyzed for trends. RESULTS Overall, exercise interventions increased QOL, but this tendency depended to some extent on exercise and patient features. Although several features were associated with effect sizes, models revealed that interventions were particularly successful if they targeted more intense aerobic exercise and addressed women. These tendencies emerged over longer periods of time and were more prominent in studies with higher methodological quality. CONCLUSION Appropriately designed exercise interventions enhance QOL for cancer survivors and this pattern is especially evident for women. Limitations are discussed.
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- Rebecca A Ferrer
- Behavioral Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD 20852, USA.
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Klika RJ, Golik KS, Drum SN, Callahan KE, Thorland WG. Comparison of physiological response to cardiopulmonary exercise testing among cancer survivors and healthy controls. Eur J Appl Physiol 2010; 111:1167-76. [DOI: 10.1007/s00421-010-1749-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/16/2010] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ferrer RA, Huedo-Medina TB, Johnson BT, Ryan S, Pescatello LS. Exercise interventions for cancer survivors: a meta-analysis of quality of life outcomes. ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE : A PUBLICATION OF THE SOCIETY OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE 2010. [PMID: 20931309 DOI: 10.1007/s12160–010-9225–1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Exercise improves quality of life (QOL) in cancer survivors, although characteristics of efficacious exercise interventions for this population have not been identified. PURPOSE The present meta-analysis examines the efficacy of exercise interventions in improving QOL in cancer survivors, as well as features that may moderate such effects. METHOD Studies were identified and coded, and QOL effect sizes were calculated and analyzed for trends. RESULTS Overall, exercise interventions increased QOL, but this tendency depended to some extent on exercise and patient features. Although several features were associated with effect sizes, models revealed that interventions were particularly successful if they targeted more intense aerobic exercise and addressed women. These tendencies emerged over longer periods of time and were more prominent in studies with higher methodological quality. CONCLUSION Appropriately designed exercise interventions enhance QOL for cancer survivors and this pattern is especially evident for women. Limitations are discussed.
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- Rebecca A Ferrer
- Behavioral Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD 20852, USA.
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