[Evaluation of the feasibility of a program of adapted physical activity in day hospital of digestive oncology: From the point of view of patients].

[Evaluation of the feasibility of a program of adapted physical activity in day hospital of digestive oncology: From the point of view of patients].

Bull Cancer. 2018 Feb 06;:

Authors: Crespel C, Brami C, de Boissieu P, Mazza C, Chauvet K, Lemoine A, Gavlak B, Léandri C, Brasseur M, Bertin E, Bouché O

Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Adapted physical activity (APA) is recognized as an effective supportive care for asthenia and quality of life in oncology. Before an APA program was organized, the feasibility of such a program was evaluated among the patients.
METHODS: Descriptive, prospective, semi-qualitative, single-center study over a 3-month period in patients treated with ambulatory chemotherapy for digestive cancer. A self-questionnaire was offered to all patients to evaluate their practice and knowledge about APA. In ten patients, fatigue, anxiety and depression were assessed, before and after 9 weeks of hospital-based APA. The scores were compared by matched Student test.
RESULTS: Of the 123 patients treated, 80 questionnaires (65%) were exploitable. Before the diagnosis of cancer, 40 patients (50%) were physically active, 20% after (n=16). The reasons for not practicing were: lack of interest/not the idea (42%), lack of time (34%), do not believe in profit (9%), too expensive (8%). Fifty-three patients (66%) were interested in the program. In 10 patients, the APA program significantly reduced the depression score (P=0.024) and a non-significant improvement in anxiety and fatigue.
DISCUSSION: This study shows that patients treated with chemotherapy are unaware of the usefulness of APA and that medical information can improve adherence to such a program. The establishment of an intra-hospital APA program proved to be possible and relevant.

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