Physical and Psychosocial Issues in Lung Cancer Survivors

Sarna, Linda; Grannis, Frederic W.; Coscarelli, Anne

doi:10.1007/978-0-387-68265-5_13

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“…Combining this knowledge with the results presented in this paper, there is a clear need to develop and test theory-driven physical activity interventions for lung cancer survivors. Such interventions should take into account the fact that lung cancer survivors are commonly older adults, many of who have comorbid medical conditions along with impairments in multiple QOL domains [57]. Interventions that promote walking may be well tolerated by lung cancer survivors, as it is a safe and commonly practiced activity that older adults can engage in at varying intensities.…”

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Correlates of physical activity among lung cancer survivors

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Objective: Lung cancer survivors commonly experience impairments in quality of life, which may be improved through regular physical activity. However, little is known regarding correlates of physical activity in this survivor population. The current study addressed this research gap.Methods: The participants were 175 survivors of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who completed surgical treatment from 1 to 6 years previously. Information regarding medical factors was obtained from chart records and from participant self-report. Participants also answered questions about demographic and social cognitive factors that may be associated with physical activity, which was assessed as reported engagement in moderate/strenuous activities and leisurely walking.Results: Participants reported an average of 77.7 min of moderate/strenuous weekly activity and 64.6% reported engaging in leisurely walking at least three times per week. Less leisurely walking was reported by older individuals (p 5 0.001) and those with a lower education level (po0.001), who also reported less engagement in moderate/strenuous activities (p 5 0.004). Individuals with poorer pre-operative pulmonary function reported less moderate/strenuous physical activity (p 5 0.014) and the number of surgical complications was inversely associated with leisurely walking (p 5 0.003). Multiple social cognitive constructs were associated with moderate/strenuous activity and leisurely walking.Conclusions: The study identified several lung cancer survivor subgroups who may be most in need of physical activity interventions. Identification of social cognitive correlates of physical activity provides valuable information regarding theory-guided constructs that should be targeted in future physical activity interventions for lung cancer survivors.

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Correlates of physical activity among lung cancer survivors

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Physical Activity among Lung Cancer Survivors: Changes across the Cancer Trajectory and Associations with Quality of Life

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Feinstein

et al. 2009

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &Amp; Prevention

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Background: Regular physical activity may offer benefits to lung cancer survivors, many of whom experience quality-of-life (QOL) impairments. However, little is know about lung cancer survivors' engagement in physical activity across the cancer trajectory. The current study addressed this research gap and also examined the association between lung cancer survivors' physical activity and their QOL. Methods: The study participants were 175 individuals who completed surgical treatment for early-stage nonsmall cell lung cancer 1 to 6 years previously. Participants completed a one-time survey regarding their current QOL and their engagement in physical activities currently, during the 6 months after treatment, and during the 6 months before diagnosis. Results: Participants' reported engagement in both moderate and strenuous intensity activities was lower during the post-treatment period compared

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Physical and Psychosocial Issues in Lung Cancer Survivors

Cited by 2 publications

References 118 publications

Correlates of physical activity among lung cancer survivors

Correlates of physical activity among lung cancer survivors

Physical Activity among Lung Cancer Survivors: Changes across the Cancer Trajectory and Associations with Quality of Life

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