Potential Benefits of Group Exercise on Cancer-Related Loneliness Among Men Enrolled in the GET FIT Prostate Trial
2024
Group Exercise Benefits for Prostate Cancer Loneliness
Sample size: 145
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Winters-Stone Kerri, Stoyles Sydnee, Dieckmann Nathan, Lyons Karen, Crisafio Mary, Hung Arthur, Graff Julie, Sokolova Alexandra
Primary Institution: Oregon Health & Science University
Hypothesis
Can group exercise reduce cancer-related loneliness among men with prostate cancer?
Conclusion
Group exercise may effectively reduce cancer-related loneliness in men with prostate cancer.
Supporting Evidence
- 70% of men reported some level of cancer-related loneliness at baseline.
- CRL was positively associated with higher anxiety and worse depressive symptoms.
- After 6 months of group exercise, CRL decreased among men who reported experiencing CRL at least some of the time at baseline.
Takeaway
Men with prostate cancer often feel lonely, but exercising in a group can help them feel better and less lonely.
Methodology
Men participated in one of three online supervised group exercise programs for 6 months and completed various questionnaires.
Participant Demographics
Men with prostate cancer, mean age 71.5 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.017
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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