Breast Cancer Patients' Exercise Preferences During Chemotherapy
Author Information
Author(s): Courneya Kerry S, Reid Robert D, Friedenreich Christine M, Gelmon Karen, Proulx Caroline, Vallance Jeffrey K, McKenzie Donald C, Segal Roanne J
Primary Institution: University of Alberta
Hypothesis
What factors are associated with breast cancer patients' preference for resistance versus aerobic exercise training during chemotherapy?
Conclusion
Breast cancer patients' preference for resistance exercise versus aerobic exercise during chemotherapy is largely influenced by their motivation and beliefs about the benefits and enjoyment of each type of exercise.
Supporting Evidence
- 40.9% of participants preferred resistance exercise training (RET).
- 36.4% preferred aerobic exercise training (AET).
- Participants with past exercise experience were more likely to prefer RET.
- Smoking status and aerobic fitness also influenced exercise preferences.
Takeaway
Breast cancer patients often have a favorite type of exercise during chemotherapy, and this choice is mostly about how much they think they'll enjoy it and how helpful they believe it will be.
Methodology
Breast cancer patients completed a questionnaire assessing their exercise preferences and were then randomized to different exercise training groups.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to unblinded trial design and the lack of a usual care preference option.
Limitations
The study did not measure the strength of patient preference or changes in preference over time, and it lacked a preference option for usual care.
Participant Demographics
Participants were women aged 25-78 years, with a mean age of 49 years; 21% were obese, and 37% were postmenopausal.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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