Effects of a 12-week multimodal exercise intervention among older patients with advanced cancer - results from a randomized controlled trial

CONCLUSION: A 12-week multimodal exercise intervention with targeted support proved effective in improving physical function in older patients with advanced cancer during oncological treatment.IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Exercise is generally recommended during anti-cancer treatment to maintain physical function and to increase psychological wellbeing. While current evidence is mainly based on younger and middle-aged patients, this study showed that a multimodal exercise and support intervention increased physical function in older patients (≥65 years) with advanced cancer during oncological treatment. Hence, these new findings strengthen the basis for existing recommendations and highlight the importance of focusing on and supporting older patients with cancer in a physically active lifestyle and engagement in exercise training.PMID:34498352 | DOI:10.1002/onco.13970
Source: The Oncologist - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research