Integrating physical activity into cancer care an evidence-based approach

Bernardo, Lisa Marie (ed)

Integrating physical activity into cancer care an evidence-based approach - Pittsburgh : Oncology Nursing Society, 2017

Overview; Physical activity and cancer survival; Promoting physical activity for cancer survivors; FITT principle for physical activity; Assessing readiness for physical activity; Assessing readiness for physical activity : physical considerations; Evaluating tolerance and adherence to physical activity; Physical activity for cancer-related fatigue; Physical activity for cognitive functioning; Physical activity for cancer-related pain; Physical activity for promoting sleep; Physical activity for chronic cancer-related conditions; Physical activity for metastatic and end-of-life conditions; Physical activity and cancer survival : future directions; Support groups and resources

Integrating Physical Activity Into Cancer Care: An Evidence-Based Approach provides essential resources to encourage and support patients to engage in appropriate levels of exercise and physical activity throughout the cancer trajectory. Chapters highlight the benefits of physical activity in different types of cancer, strategies to assess patient motivation and readiness, ways to evaluate exercise tolerance and adherence, and resources and support groups for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

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Cancer Care
Survivorship
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