Physical Activity and Self-Rated Health Status Among Older Adult Cancer Survivors: Does Intensity of Activity Play a Role?
CONCLUSIONS: The association between vigorous activity and health status points to the primacy of physical activity within a post-cancer treatment health regimen.
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IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: Health programs and policies need to address physical activity to improve the overall well-being of older adult cancer survivors.
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PMID: 26488831 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Oncology Nursing Forum - Category: Nursing Authors: Lee HY, Kim J, Merighi JR Tags: Oncol Nurs Forum Source Type: research
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