Stephen Rajan Samuel1, Arun G Maiya2, Donald J Fernandes3, Vasudeva Guddattu4, P U Prakash Saxena5, Jestina Rachel Kurian6, Po-Ju Lin7, Karen M Mustian7. 1. Department of Physiotherapy, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India. 2. Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India. arun.maiya@manipal.edu. 3. Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India. 4. Department of Statistics, Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India. 5. Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India. 6. Department of Medical Education, Kasturba Medical College,Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India. 7. Department of Surgery, Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE:Fatigue, decreased functionality, and impaired quality of life are some of the most common adverse outcomes of chemo-radiotherapy (CRT). Head and neck cancers (HNC) affect more than half a million individuals globally and its treatment takes a heavy toll on the patient, often affecting their speech, swallowing, and respiratory functions, and as a result they often develop fatigue, depression, and physical inactivity. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of exercise-based rehabilitation on functional capacity, quality of life, fatigue, hemoglobin, and platelet counts in patients with HNC on CRT. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 148 patients with head and neck cancer undergoingCRT to evaluate the effectiveness of exercise on functional capacity measured by the 6-min walk test, quality of life measured by the Medical Outcomes Survey Short Form 36 v2 questionnaire, fatigue by the NCCN (0-10) scale, hemoglobin, and platelets. The control group received standard physical activity recommendations while the exercise group received a structured exercise program of aerobic and active resistance exercises for a period of 11 weeks. RESULTS: There was a significant improvement in the functional capacity (p < 0.001), quality of life (p < 0.001), and prevention of worsening of fatigue (p < 0.001) in the exercise group. The blood parameters did not show a significant difference between the control group and the exercise group. CONCLUSION: Our results elucidate that an 11-week structured exercise program for HNC patients receivingCRT helps in improving their functional capacity and quality of life. It also prevents deterioration of fatigue levels in the exercise group.
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PURPOSE:Fatigue, decreased functionality, and impaired quality of life are some of the most common adverse outcomes of chemo-radiotherapy (CRT). Head and neck cancers (HNC) affect more than half a million individuals globally and its treatment takes a heavy toll on the patient, often affecting their speech, swallowing, and respiratory functions, and as a result they often develop fatigue, depression, and physical inactivity. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of exercise-based rehabilitation on functional capacity, quality of life, fatigue, hemoglobin, and platelet counts in patients with HNC on CRT. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 148 patients with head and neck cancer undergoing CRT to evaluate the effectiveness of exercise on functional capacity measured by the 6-min walk test, quality of life measured by the Medical Outcomes Survey Short Form 36 v2 questionnaire, fatigue by the NCCN (0-10) scale, hemoglobin, and platelets. The control group received standard physical activity recommendations while the exercise group received a structured exercise program of aerobic and active resistance exercises for a period of 11 weeks. RESULTS: There was a significant improvement in the functional capacity (p < 0.001), quality of life (p < 0.001), and prevention of worsening of fatigue (p < 0.001) in the exercise group. The blood parameters did not show a significant difference between the control group and the exercise group. CONCLUSION: Our results elucidate that an 11-week structured exercise program for HNC patients receiving CRT helps in improving their functional capacity and quality of life. It also prevents deterioration of fatigue levels in the exercise group.
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Cancer rehabilitation; Chemo-radiotherapy; Exercise; Functional capacity; Head and neck cancer; Quality of life
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