Implementing a Feasible Exercise Programme in an Allogeneic Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Setting-Impact on Physical Activity and Fatigue

Physical exercise for patients treated with allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) has shown positive effects on the quality of life and fatigue in experimental trials. However, there is a need for longitudinal evaluation of exercise programmes implemented in a real-world clinical setting. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the impact of an exercise programme introduced before allo-HSCT on physical activity and fatigue before, during and after in-patient care. A structured exercise programme, including strength and endurance exercises, was implemented at a Swedish university hospital four weeks before transplantation, continuing during in-patient care and after discharge. Between March 2016 and May 2018, 67 adult patients, 33 women and 34 men with a mean age of 55.5 years participated. Fatigue was measured by the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory at four time points. The patients documented their exercises on a checklist each week during the entire study period. The fatigue trajectory differed between various sub-groups, thus individualized supervision and support to maintain motivation is needed. In conclusion, a structured yet realistic exercise programme before admission is beneficial for allo-HSCT patients in order to reduce fatigue and prepare them for transplantation both physically and mentally.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:17

Enthalten in:

International journal of environmental research and public health - 17(2020), 12 vom: 16. Juni

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kisch, Annika [VerfasserIn]
Jakobsson, Sofie [VerfasserIn]
Forsberg, Anna [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Exercise
Fatigue
Journal Article

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Date Completed 13.11.2020

Date Revised 13.11.2020

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/ijerph17124302

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM311388116