Effect of Group Dynamics-Based Exercise Versus Personal Training in Breast Cancer Survivors.

Effect of Group Dynamics-Based Exercise Versus Personal Training in Breast Cancer Survivors. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2019 Mar 01;46(2):185-197 Authors: Leach HJ, Covington KR, Voss C, LeBreton KA, Harden SM, Schuster SR Abstract OBJECTIVES: To determine the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a group dynamics-based exercise intervention versus a personal training intervention for increasing physical activity (PA), physical fitness, and quality of life (QOL) in post-treatment breast cancer survivors. SAMPLE & SETTING: 26 women with stage I or II breast cancer who attended intervention activities at a local academic institution. METHODS & VRIABLES: Participants were randomly assigned to receive an eight-week intervention in either a group dynamics-based exercise or a personal training setting. Both intervention arms received supervised exercise twice per week, as well as PA education and discussion sessions. RESULTS: Significant increases were noted in both intervention arms for vigorous PA, chest press, and leg press. Increases in overall QOL and total PA were significant only in the group dynamics-based exercise intervention arm. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: The group dynamics-based exercise intervention produced similar improvements in PA and physical fitness compared to the personal training intervention, and it may have facilitated greater improvements in overall QOL. PMID: 3...
Source: Oncology Nursing Forum - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Oncol Nurs Forum Source Type: research