Improved physical fitness of cancer survivors: A randomised controlled trial comparing physical training with physical and cognitive-behavioural training

Authors

  • Anne M. May University Medical Centre Utrecht, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Utrecht, The Netherlands; Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
  • Ellen Van Weert Comprehensive Cancer Centre North-Netherlands, Groningen, The Netherlands; University Medical Centre Groningen, Centre for Rehabilitation, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
  • Irene Korstjens Department of Health Education and Promotion (Caphri), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
  • Josette E. H. M. Hoekstra-Weebers Comprehensive Cancer Centre North-Netherlands, Groningen, The Netherlands; University Medical Centre Groningen, Psychosocial Services, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
  • Cees P. Van Der Schans Comprehensive Cancer Centre North-Netherlands, Groningen, The Netherlands; University for Professional Education, Groningen, The Netherlands
  • Maria L. Zonderland Department of Medical Physiology, Heart Lung Centre, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
  • Ilse Mesters University Medical Centre Utrecht, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Utrecht, The Netherlands; Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
  • Bart Van Den Borne Department of Health Education and Promotion (Caphri), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
  • Wynand J. G. Ros University Medical Centre Utrecht, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Utrecht, The Netherlands

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/02841860701666063

Abstract

We compared the effect of a group-based 12-week supervised exercise programme, i.e. aerobic and resistance exercise, and group sports, with that of the same programme combined with cognitive-behavioural training on physical fitness and activity of cancer survivors. One hundred and forty seven cancer survivors (all cancer types, medical treatment ≥3 months ago) were randomly assigned to physical training (PT, n=71) or PT plus cognitive-behavioural training (PT+CBT, n=76). Maximal aerobic capacity, muscle strength and physical activity were assessed at baseline and post-intervention. Analyses using multilevel linear mixed-effects models showed that cancer survivors’ physical fitness increased significantly in PT and PT+CBT from baseline to post-intervention. Changes did not differ between PT and PT+CBT. Physical fitness of cancer survivors was improved following an intensive physical training programme. Adding a structured cognitive-behavioural intervention did not enhance the effect.

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Published

2008-01-01

How to Cite

May, A. M. ., Weert, E. V. ., Korstjens, I. ., Hoekstra-Weebers, J. E. H. M. ., Van Der Schans, C. P. ., Zonderland, M. L. ., … Ros, W. J. G. . (2008). Improved physical fitness of cancer survivors: A randomised controlled trial comparing physical training with physical and cognitive-behavioural training. Acta Oncologica, 47(5), 825–834. https://doi.org/10.1080/02841860701666063

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 5 (2008): Acta Oncologica

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Articles