Research Topic: Humans

Efficacy of an exercise oncology program on sleep quality and circadian rhythm in head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemo-radiation therapy: a randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: Head and neck cancer (HNC) presents a significant challenge in oncology. It has high prevalence rates, especially in India, where 30-40% of cancer cases are attributed to HNC. While chemotherapy and radiation therapy are essential components of treatment, they often lead to significant sleep disturbances that negatively impact patients’ quality of life and the effectiveness of their treatment. These …

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Effectiveness of a Home-Based and Group-Based Tele-Exercise Program for Breast Cancer Survivors: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

BACKGROUND: Breast cancer remains the most prevalent cancer among women globally. Adjuvant therapies can cause adverse effects that compromise physical and mental health. Exercise may mitigate these effects; however, many breast cancer survivors remain insufficiently active. OBJECTIVE: This pilot study aimed to test the effectiveness of a 7-week theory-informed tele-exercise intervention for breast cancer survivors in Hong Kong. METHODS: We …

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Associations between preoperative weight and body composition changes and surgical outcomes in patients with obesity and gastrointestinal cancer: a protocol for a prospective observational study in the active together cancer prehabilitation service.

INTRODUCTION: The impact of preoperative weight loss and body composition changes on surgical and patient-reported outcomes remains unclear in gastrointestinal cancer patients. Prehabilitation programmes integrating exercise, nutrition and psychological support can improve surgical readiness and recovery but the role of body mass and composition changes within such services is not well understood. This study aims to investigate the associations between …

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Physiotherapy in the primary care oncology team.

As the incidence of cancer rises, medical advancements have made it possible to have increased survival rates among cancer patients. However, many experience persistent treatment-related side effects that negatively affect their quality of life. At the first international Oncology Physiotherapy Conference in 2018, it was agreed that undergraduate physiotherapy training provides a strong foundation for oncology rehabilitation. However, management of …

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Embedding the rehabilitation treatment specification system (RTSS) into clinical practice: an evaluation of a pilot teaching programme.

BACKGROUND: Deficiency in the provision and quality of treatment specification by rehabilitation clinicians impairs the ability to differentiate effective from ineffective elements of treatment. The standardised language of the rehabilitation treatment specification system (RTSS) has been proposed as a countermeasure. To date, there is no evidence of its use in clinical practice and what effect it may have. This study …

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Embedding Rehabilitation as Core Cancer Care in Australia and New Zealand: A Health System Imperative.

Cancer remains a global health challenge, with rising survivorship rates highlighting the need for integrated interdisciplinary rehabilitation care. Survivors frequently experience persistent physical, functional, psychological, cognitive and behavioural challenges, including fatigue, deconditioning, neuropathy, pain and psychological distress, with up to two-thirds reporting significant unmet needs and reduced quality of life. Interdisciplinary rehabilitation, encompassing exercise, education, nutrition, task-specific functional retraining, psychosocial …

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Head and neck cancer rehabilitation: the CaRe feasibility study.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a multi-modal exercise and education rehabilitation programme for patients post head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment. METHODS: This single-arm prospective feasibility study included patients in the first 2 years following treatment for HNC. Participants completed a 10-week multi-modal exercise and education programme including twice weekly online …

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Effectiveness of Emerging Technologies in Physiotherapy for Women with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review.

: Breast cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed malignancy among women worldwide. As survival rates continue to improve, rehabilitation interventions focusing on functional recovery and quality of life have become increasingly important. Emerging technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and telerehabilitation have recently been integrated into physiotherapy programs. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of technology-assisted physiotherapy …

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Understanding Equity in Cancer Prehabilitation Services in Wales: A Medical Record Review.

BACKGROUND: Cancer prehabilitation prepares people for cancer treatment by promoting physical activity, eating well and emotional wellbeing. Evidence shows that prehabilitation before and during cancer treatment reduces treatment complications and improves outcomes, including survival. However, the availability of and patient engagement with prehabilitation is variable. People from lower socioeconomic and minority ethnic backgrounds are at greater risk of poor health …

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Development of a core screening, assessment and outcome set for cancer prehabilitation: an international Delphi consensus study protocol.

INTRODUCTION: A core screening, assessment and outcome set is needed in cancer prehabilitation to standardise what is measured in both research and services. Currently, there is significant variation in measures used, which limits comparability between studies and evidence synthesis. Standardising measures will improve the quality, comparability and impact of research by reducing heterogeneity between studies, minimising reporting bias, improving trial …

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