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The perceived barriers to exercise and physical activity for individuals with metastatic cancer undergoing chemotherapy: a qualitative exploration
(2018-12-01)
Over the recent years Exercise and Physical Activity (PA) have demonstrated Quality of Life (QoL) benefits for individuals with metastatic cancer. What is less known are the formal barriers that inhibit participation within ...
Effects of combined aerobic and resistance exercise on quality of life and fitness of individuals who are post cancer treatment: A pilot study
(2013-07-01)
Cancer Survivors are defined as any individual who has been diagnosed
with cancer and completed treatment, who may or may not be free of the disease
(Speck et al., 2010). Cancer survivors can experience numerous, debilitating ...
Pilot study on Nordic pole walking and individuals with cancer: effects on physical function and health-related quality of life
(2017-06-01)
Individuals diagnosed with cancer experience a high symptom burden that has a significant impact on their quality of life and an individualized, community-based Nordic pole walking (NPW) program may help to alleviate ...
An exploration of palliative care providers’ lived experiences of implementing the gold standards framework in oncology care from a hospital-based, outpatient palliative care setting
(2018-05-01)
Palliative care aims to address the needs of patients and family members who are dealing with a life-altering illness. The Gold Standards Framework (GSF), consisting of 7 key components (Communication, Coordination, Control ...