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Strength training following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21116175     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Patients receiving high-dose chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) experience considerable reductions in physical activity and deterioration of their health status.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this pilot study was to test the effects of strength training compared with usual activity on physical activity, muscle strength, fatigue, health status perceptions, and quality of life following HSCT.
METHODS: Nineteen subjects were randomized to the exercise or control group. Moderate-intensity strength training began following discharge from the hospital. Dependent variables included physical activity, muscle strength, fatigue, health status perceptions, and quality of life. Variables were measured prior to admission to the hospital for HSCT, day 8 following HSCT, and 6 weeks following discharge from the hospital.
RESULTS: Significant time effects were noted for many variables with anticipated declines in physical activity, muscle strength, fatigue, and health status perceptions immediately after HSCT with subsequent improvements 6 weeks following hospital discharge. One group effect was noted with subjects in the exercise group reporting less fatigue than subjects in the control group. Although no significant interactions were detected, the trends suggest that the exercise group may be more physically active following the intervention compared with the usual-activity group.
CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates the potential positive effects of strength training on physical activity, fatigue, and quality of life in people receiving high-dose chemotherapy and HSCT.
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Preliminary evidence is provided for using strength training to enhance early recovery following HSCT. Elastic resistance bands are easy to use and relatively inexpensive.
Authors:
Eileen Danaher Hacker; Janet Larson; Amber Kujath; David Peace; Damiano Rondelli; Lisa Gaston
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cancer nursing     Volume:  34     ISSN:  1538-9804     ISO Abbreviation:  Cancer Nurs     Publication Date:    2011 May-Jun
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-04-22     Completed Date:  2011-08-29     Revised Date:  2012-05-02    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7805358     Medline TA:  Cancer Nurs     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  238-49     Citation Subset:  IM; N    
Copyright Information:
© 2011 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Affiliation:
University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing, Department of Biobehavioral Health Science (M/C 802), 845 S Damen Ave, Room 718 NURS, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. ehacker@uic.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Actigraphy / instrumentation
Adult
Aged
Analysis of Variance
Exercise Test
Exercise Therapy*
Fatigue / etiology,  nursing,  psychology,  therapy*
Female
Health Status Indicators
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / adverse effects*
Humans
Isometric Contraction / physiology*
Male
Middle Aged
Motor Activity
Muscle Strength / physiology*
Muscle, Skeletal / physiology*
Pilot Projects
Quality of Life / psychology
Young Adult
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
K01 NR009375/NR/NINR NIH HHS; K01 NR009375-01/NR/NINR NIH HHS; K01 NR009375-02/NR/NINR NIH HHS; K01 NR009375-03/NR/NINR NIH HHS

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