Prevalence of and attitudes towards complementary therapy use for weight after breast cancer in Australia: a national survey

Ee, Carolyn; Cave, Adele E.; Naidoo, Dhevaksha; Boyages, John

doi:10.1186/s12906-019-2747-6

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“…The final number of included publications was 18. Three of the included studies 58 - 60 had 2 publications 61 - 63 related to each study thus totaling to 15 unique included studies. Ee et al’s conference abstract 61 and Parma’s pilot RCT 63 share the same methods and outcomes as their original papers and thus will not be further referenced.…”

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“… 69 Weight gain prevention was less commonly studied (1 SR 43 and 1 case study) 68 while in 2 studies it was unclear whether weight loss, weight gain prevention or weight maintenance was being evaluated. 60 , 66 …”

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“… 60 The sample size for yoga clinical trials ranged from 1 to 72 participants, while the cross-sectional survey reported 309 responses (of whom 37 women had used yoga for weight management). 60 …”

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Mindfulness-based Interventions and Yoga for Managing Obesity/Overweight After Breast Cancer: A Scoping Review

Vuong

Rao

2022

Integr Cancer Ther

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Introduction Weight gain after breast cancer is common, and obesity after breast cancer increases breast cancer recurrence and mortality. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) and yoga have been shown to be effective in managing obesity/overweight in people without breast cancer. There is a need to systematically map the extent and range of evidence on yoga and MBIs for managing obesity/overweight after breast cancer in order to aid planning and commissioning of future research. Methods We conducted a scoping review informed by methods described by Levac et al. Five electronic databases were searched for any peer-reviewed original research (including systematic reviews) that examined the role of yoga and/or MBIs for managing overweight/obesity after breast cancer. Data were extracted on study, population, intervention, comparator and outcome characteristics, and described narratively. Results: We found 18 publications representing 15 unique studies (11 clinical trials, 2 systematic reviews, and 2 observational studies). There were 10 studies on yoga, and 5 on MBIs. Of the clinical trials, only 4/11 examined a weight-related outcome as the primary outcome. The remaining trials examined lifestyle or metabolic outcomes (5/11) or unrelated outcomes such as psychological health (2/11). Gaps in the literature included small sample sizes, lack of cultural diversity amongst participants, inadequate reporting of the intervention, few lifestyle co-interventions offered, lack of active comparator groups, and inadequate safety reporting. Conclusions: There is a need for adequately-powered RCTs that adhere to reporting guidelines. The use of gold-standard methods for measuring outcomes, and active comparator groups, is also recommended.

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Mindfulness-based Interventions and Yoga for Managing Obesity/Overweight After Breast Cancer: A Scoping Review

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Rao

2022

Integr Cancer Ther

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“…Many cancer survivors use complementary therapies and medicines (CM), 10 which can be defined as “a broad set of health care practices, that are not part of that country’s own tradition or conventional healthcare and are not fully integrated into the dominant healthcare system.” 11 Examples of CMs include vitamins and minerals, herbal supplements, acupuncture, and mind-body therapies. We have previously demonstrated a high prevalence of CM use amongst women with breast cancer living in Australia 12 with 73% of the 309 women sampled having used a CM for any health condition in the past 12 months. Moreover, about one-third of women had tried CM for weight loss following breast cancer treatment.…”

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A Qualitative Study Exploring Feasibility and Acceptability of Acupuncture, Yoga, and Mindfulness Meditation for Managing Weight After Breast Cancer

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Manincor

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Introduction: Weight gain is common after breast cancer. Yoga, mindfulness meditation, and acupuncture may assist with managing weight. However, evidence on effectiveness is limited. This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of recruiting for and implementing a randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating these interventions as adjuncts to lifestyle interventions (diet and exercise) for weight management in women with breast cancer. Methods: Qualitative study involving virtual focus groups or semi-structured interviews. Participants were recruited via email invitation from a breast cancer consumer organization and breast cancer center in Australia. Eligible participants had received treatment for breast cancer, and were fluent in English. A purposive sample of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) participants was also recruited. Focus groups and interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic analysis with the constant comparison method. Results: Emails were sent to 1415 women of which 37 provided data in 5 focus groups and 1 semi-structured interview, including 1 focus group (n = 6) with only women from CALD backgrounds. Yoga and mindfulness meditation were perceived as feasible and acceptable for weight management, but acupuncture was seen to be too invasive to be acceptable. A focus on wellness rather than weight reduction, flexible program delivery, trusted advice, consideration of participant burden and benefit, and peer-support were key factors perceived to increase feasibility and acceptability. Conclusions: Yoga and mindfulness meditation are acceptable and useful adjuncts to lifestyle interventions for weight management after breast cancer. This research places end-users at the forefront of trial design, and will inform future trials using these interventions for weight management and improving health and wellbeing after breast cancer.

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“…Many parents and caretakers of children with obesity usually prefer and actively adopt non-pharmacological approaches such as physical training, diet management, mind and body practice, behavioral therapy, lifestyle changes, and personal counseling for obesity management [ 4 , 18 , 19 ]. It has also been found through previous studies that effective obesity management protocols in children should consists of “realistic weight loss goals, prevention of weight regain, and maintenance of a healthy weight once achieved” [ 4 , 18 , 20 ]. Moreover, the acceptance of obesity as a serious health problem in children post-COVID-19-infection has raised a challenge for clinicians and allied health professionals to frame a proper physical training protocol and optimal dietary plan to overcome these consequences.…”

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Clinical (BMI and MRI) and Biochemical (Adiponectin, Leptin, TNF-α, and IL-6) Effects of High-Intensity Aerobic Training with High-Protein Diet in Children with Obesity Following COVID-19 Infection

Nambi

Alghadier

Elnegamy

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Objective: To find the clinical and biochemical effects of high-intensity aerobic training with a high-protein diet in children with obesity following COVID-19 infection. Methods: By using the block randomization method, the eligible participants were randomized into two groups. The first group received high-intensity aerobic training with a high-protein diet (Group A; n = 38) and the second group were allowed to do regular physical activities and eat a regular diet (Group B; n = 38) for 8 weeks. Clinical (basal metabolic index (BMI) and muscle-mass-cross-sectional area (CSA)) and biochemical (Adiponectin, leptin, TNF-α, and IL-6) measures were measured at baseline, on the 8th week, and at 6-months follow-up. Results: Baseline demographic and clinical attributes show homogenous presentation among the study groups (p > 0.05). After eight weeks of intervention, and at the end of 6-months follow-up, the basal metabolic index (BMI) (6.3) (CI 95% 4.71 to 7.88), mid-arm CSA (17) (CI 95% 14.70 to 19.29), mid-thigh CSA (13.10) (CI 95% 10.60 to 15.59), mid-calf CSA (11.3) (CI 95% 9.30 to 13.29), adiponectin (−1.9) (CI 95% −2.13 to −1.66), leptin (5.64) (CI 95% 5.50 to 5.77), TNF-α (0.5) (CI 95% 0.42 to 0.57), and IL-6 (0.21) (CI 95% 0.18 to 0.23) showed more improvement (p < 0.001) in Group A than Group B (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Overall, this trial found that high-intensity aerobic training with a high-protein diet decreased the BMI percentile and muscle mass (arm, thigh, and calf), and positively altered the biochemical variables in children with obesity.

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Prevalence of and attitudes towards complementary therapy use for weight after breast cancer in Australia: a national survey

Cited by 11 publications

References 50 publications

Mindfulness-based Interventions and Yoga for Managing Obesity/Overweight After Breast Cancer: A Scoping Review

Mindfulness-based Interventions and Yoga for Managing Obesity/Overweight After Breast Cancer: A Scoping Review

A Qualitative Study Exploring Feasibility and Acceptability of Acupuncture, Yoga, and Mindfulness Meditation for Managing Weight After Breast Cancer

Clinical (BMI and MRI) and Biochemical (Adiponectin, Leptin, TNF-α, and IL-6) Effects of High-Intensity Aerobic Training with High-Protein Diet in Children with Obesity Following COVID-19 Infection

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