Exercise Preferences in Young Adults with Cancer-The YOUEX Study.
Curr Oncol
; 30(2): 1473-1487, 2023 01 21.
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ABSTRACT
(1) Background:
Strong evidence supports the persuasive positive effects of exercise for cancer patients and survivors. Different approaches of exercise programs have been established; however, the special interests of young adults (YAs) with cancer have rarely been considered in exercise interventions. Therefore, the study YOUng EXercisers (YOUEX) aimed to investigate exercise preferences in YAs. (2)Methods:
YOUEX was a three-arm, patient preference-based non-randomized, longitudinal, pre-post exercise intervention, offering three different exercise modules to YAs during or after acute therapy (Module 1 online supervised group-based (M1); Module 2 online unsupervised (M2); Module 3 in-person supervised (M3)). The intervention period was 12 weeks with another 12-week follow-up period, the modules could be changed or amended after 6 and 12 weeks. (3)Results:
92 YAs were allocated to the study. At baseline, 50 YAs (54%) chose M2, 32 YAs (35%) M1 and 10 YAs (11%) M3. The analysis revealed high acceptability and feasibility of the online exercise programs (M1, M2). There was a high impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the execution of M3. YAs showed diverse preferences in module selection due to differences in, e.g., cancer therapy status or favored level of supervision. (4)Conclusions:
YAs need personalized exercise programs that consider their individual interests and needs. Online exercise programs can be a promising addition to existing exercise opportunities. They are an effective way to increase physical activity levels in YAs.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
COVID-19
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Neoplasias
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Curr Oncol
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Alemania