A Home-based Exercise Intervention for Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Post-Thoracotomy

Amy J. Hoffman; Ruth Ann Brintnall

doi:10.1016/j.soncn.2016.11.011

A Home-based Exercise Intervention for Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Post-Thoracotomy

Amy J. Hoffman, Ruth Ann Brintnall

Omaha Nursing Division

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Abstract

Objectives There are no evidenced-based rehabilitative guidelines for postsurgical non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. This qualitative study provides evidence on the acceptability of an effective postsurgical exercise intervention targeting the self-management of cancer-related fatigue to fill this gap. Data Sources Qualitative perspective of 37 individuals randomized to a 6-week exercise program following hospital discharge post-thoracotomy for NSCLC. Conclusion Postsurgical NSCLC participants found this rehabilitative exercise intervention highly acceptable because it removed traditional barriers to exercise. Implication for Nursing Practice A highly acceptable and effective solution for meeting the unmet rehabilitative support needs of NSCLC patients has broader implications for extension to other vulnerable, aging, deconditioned populations.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	106-117
Number of pages	12
Journal	Seminars in oncology nursing
Volume	33
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soncn.2016.11.011
State	Published - Feb 1 2017

Keywords

cancer-related fatigue
exercise
lung cancer
qualitative research
rehabilitation
surgery
symptoms

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Oncology(nursing)

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