Barriers of physical activity of women post breast cancer treatment in rural Poland

Malicka, Iwona; Hanuszkiewicz, Justyna; Woźniewski, Marek

doi:10.1080/07399332.2019.1608208

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“…However, the ability to physically and independently perform daily activities remains a serious problem. The previous study [ 12 ] indicated that women after BC treatment have a low PA level, but this is not significantly different from healthy women.…”

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“…The standard form of BC rehabilitation in Poland is general gymnastics, which is aimed at improving upper extremity function, correct body posture and prevention of lymphedema; however, the PA level in women after BC treatment is unsatisfactory. In response to cancer treatment, some patients suffer from inactivity syndrome, e.g., in women during the first year after surgery for BC overall PA decreases to 11%, which is about two hours a week compared to the period prior to illness, and after additional radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy up to 50% [ 11 , 12 ].…”

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The Influence of Nordic Walking on Isokinetic Trunk Muscle Endurance and Sagittal Spinal Curvatures in Women after Breast Cancer Treatment: Age-Specific Indicators

Hanuszkiewicz

Woźniewski

Malicka

2021

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Nordic walking (NW) is a popular form of rehabilitation. NW improves psychophysical condition in breast cancer (BC) survivors. This study aimed to analyze the effects of NW on functional and postural changes of the trunk in women of different ages after BC. We hypothesized that an age relationship would be found. BC survivors (n = 39) were stratified by age as “middle- aged” (45–59 years) or “older” (60–75 years), then randomly allocated to the training intervention. A study group (SG, n = 19) participated in NW and a control group (CG, n = 20) performed general gymnastics. The sagittal spinal curvatures and isokinetic trunk muscle endurance were recorded at two time points, pre- and post-training intervention. Significant within NW group changes (p < 0.05) were found for the total work (TW) and average power (AP) of trunk flexors and extensors and the upper thoracic angle in middle-aged women. In older Nordic walkers, significant increases in TW and AP of the trunk flexor muscles were observed, with a negative increase in the trunk inclination angle. In CG, no significant functional or postural changes were observed in response to general gymnastics. NW improved both functional and postural changes in middle-aged women. This study identified the limitations of NW training in older women.

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The Influence of Nordic Walking on Isokinetic Trunk Muscle Endurance and Sagittal Spinal Curvatures in Women after Breast Cancer Treatment: Age-Specific Indicators

Hanuszkiewicz

Woźniewski

Malicka

2021

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“…1 Its incidence in Poland has already exceeded 16,500 cases annually. 2 Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is the most important aspect of any person's life especially in patients with cancer. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines the quality of life (QoL) as an individual's perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live, and in relation to their standards, tasks, and expectations, subject to environmental considerations.…”

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<p>The Association Between Illness Acceptance and Quality of Life in Women with Breast Cancer</p>

Jankowska‐Polańska¹,

Świątoniowska-Lonc²,

Ośmiałowska³

et al. 2020

CMAR

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Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in women. Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the association between illness acceptance and quality of life (QoL) in patients with breast cancer. Patients and Methods: The study included 150 patients who had undergone surgery for breast cancer. The following standardized questionnaires were used: the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS), the EORT QLQ-C30 (The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30), and the EORT QL-BR 23 (Quality of Life Questionnaire for Breast Cancer) for QoL evaluation. Socio-clinical data were obtained from the patients' medical records. Results: In the study group, the overall QoL score was 62.67±17.11 in the BCT group, 63 ±14.3 in the MTX group, and the highest: 65.5±20.2 in the reconstruction group. Comparative analysis showed that patients in the BCT group reported significantly more fatigue (p=0.007) and appetite loss (p=0.032) than those in the MTX+R group. Patients in the MTX group were significantly less satisfied with their body image (p=0.001) and experienced more financial troubles (p=0.013) than the remaining patients. Patients in the MTX+R group reported significantly better sexual function and more sexual enjoyment than the remaining patients (p<0.001). All patients scored high for illness acceptance, though patients in the MTX group had lower scores (28.17±7.2) than the others: 31.84±6.51 in the BCT group and 32.78±7.97 in the MTX+R group. The comparative analysis of QoL according to the level of AIS showed the significantly better QoL and less intense symptoms within all the domains except for the insomnia and hair loss domains in the group of high AIS in comparison with medium and lack of AIS. Acceptance of illness significantly correlated with 4 domains of the QLQ-C30 (p<0.05). The correlation between illness acceptance and overall QoL was positive (r=0.243; p=0.003)-the higher the acceptance, the better the QoL. Correlations with pain, diarrhoea, and financial difficulties were negative. Illness acceptance was positively correlated with QoL in 3 domains of the EORTC-BR23: body image (p<0.001), sexual function (p=0.015), and sexual enjoyment (p=0.047), and negatively with the "treatment side effects" (p=0.011). Conclusion: The level of illness acceptance varies depending on the treatment method, and is the lowest in the group of women having undergone a mastectomy, and the highest in patients after a mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction. Acceptance of illness improves the QoL of women treated for breast cancer, regardless of the specific treatment method.

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“…As such, wearables include products that are marketed and sold commercially, such as the Fitbit smart watch and the Jawbone UP24 band, as well as devices authorized for and utilized with patients within medical settings, for example in relation to rehabilitation treatment after injury or monitoring aspects of a chronic illness. With the help of a wearable digital device, it is thus possible for individuals to track physical activity levels, blood pressure, blood glucose, weight, sleep, eating, feelings and mood in their private everyday contexts (Berg, 2017;Fotopoulou & O'Riordan, 2017;Malicka et al, 2019). The benefits of utilizing digital self-tracking devices are often described as increased motivation for physical activity and self-care in individual users, and efficiency and cost saving in the context of healthcare services Neff & Nafus, 2016).…”

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Women’s embodied experiences of using wearable digital self-tracking health technology: A review of the qualitative research literature

Busso

Brottveit

Løkkeberg

et al. 2021

Health Care for Women International

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In this review we aimed to identify and synthesize the existing qualitative research literature on women's experiences of using wearable digital self-tracking health technology, and analytically explore the lived through and embodied aspects of self-tracking in the first-person accounts presented in this literature. Thirteen empirical studies conducted in Australia, USA, Canada, Denmark, Finland and Germany, and published within the time period 2014 to 2019, were identified through systematic searches in relevant databases, and analyzed using a method of interpretive metasynthesis. Our analysis suggests that women experienced gaining access to bodily information that was otherwise experienced as hidden through using a wearable device, and that experiencing feelings was integral to their self-tracking practices and experiences. We thus identified two core themes across the included studies: Embodying the knowing self and Embodying strong feelings. Our review contributes to the existing literature by outlining and describing an emerging body of research across different health related disciplines, and makes a theoretical contribution by highlighting the need to minimize emotional labor and to provide the opportunity for embodying agency in the context of the selftracking activities of patients and consumers. In addition we suggests methodological ways forward in producing detailed and nuanced knowledge about the practices and implications of women's use of digital self-tracking health technology.

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Barriers of physical activity of women post breast cancer treatment in rural Poland

Cited by 5 publications

References 35 publications

The Influence of Nordic Walking on Isokinetic Trunk Muscle Endurance and Sagittal Spinal Curvatures in Women after Breast Cancer Treatment: Age-Specific Indicators

The Influence of Nordic Walking on Isokinetic Trunk Muscle Endurance and Sagittal Spinal Curvatures in Women after Breast Cancer Treatment: Age-Specific Indicators

<p>The Association Between Illness Acceptance and Quality of Life in Women with Breast Cancer</p>

Women’s embodied experiences of using wearable digital self-tracking health technology: A review of the qualitative research literature

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