Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 4 , Pages 297-304, November 2007

Methodologic Issues in Exercise Intervention Research in Oncology

  • Bernardine M. Pinto

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Bernardine M. Pinto, PhD, Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, Coro Bldg, Suite 500, One Hoppin St, Providence, RI 02903
  • ,
  • Andrea Floyd

Objectives

To review randomized controlled trials that offered exercise interventions for adults diagnosed and treated for cancer related to design, sample, type of intervention, and outcomes.

Data Sources

Several electronic databases were searched and recent review papers were scanned to identify relevant publications.

Conclusion

Exercise adoption seems clearly feasible for early stage cancer patients, particularly breast cancer patients. Data support positive effects for physical functioning, quality of life, and psychological well-being. Effects for patients with later-stage disease and other cancers are less clear. The impact of exercise adoption on biomarkers of disease status, immune functioning, and hormone levels should also be examined.

Implications for Nursing Practice

There are many opportunities for nurses to promote exercise in clinical care and in a research context.

Keywords: Exercise, cancer patients, methodology, review

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 Dr Pinto is supported by grants from the American Cancer Society (RSGPB-03-243) and the National Cancer Institute (CA 101770).

PII: S0749-2081(07)00078-2

doi:10.1016/j.soncn.2007.08.006

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 4 , Pages 297-304, November 2007