Effects of Walking on Quality of Life Among Lung Cancer Patients A Longitudinal Study

doi:10.1097/NCC.0000000000000176

CNU IR > Pharmacy and Science > Dept. of Food Science & Technology > Periodical Articles > Item 310902800/29729

Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://ir.cnu.edu.tw/handle/310902800/29729

Title:	Effects of Walking on Quality of Life Among Lung Cancer Patients A Longitudinal Study
Authors:	Lin, Yi-Yun Liu, Megan F. Tzeng, Jann-Inn Lin, Chia-Chin
Contributors:	食品科技系
Keywords:	Longitudinal study Lung cancer Quality of life (QOL) Walking
Date:	2015-07
Issue Date:	2016-04-19 19:06:07 (UTC+8)
Publisher:	Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Abstract:	Background: Walking is typically the preferred form of physical activity among lung cancer patients. Physical activity can promote and maintain the health of such patients. Objective: We examined how walking affected the quality of life (QOL) of lung cancer patients, evaluating the factors that predicted changes in walking during a 6-months study. Methods: This study involved a longitudinal and correlational design, and the instruments comprised the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire, the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Lung Cancer, and social support and self-efficacy scales. Results: In total, 107 patients were evaluated for 6 months; the results indicated that the patients completed approximately 217 to 282 minutes of walking per week. The data demonstrated that the frequency of walking exercise decreased or stopped among 36% patients during the 6-month study. A generalized estimating equation analysis indicated significant differences between the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Lung Cancer scores and levels of physical and functional well-being among the lung cancer patients who did and did not engage in walking. Social support, self-efficacy, and patient treatment status can be used to predict the change in walking among lung cancer patients. Conclusion: Patient QOL can be improved by engaging in walking exercise for 6 months. Regarding lung cancer patients, social support and self-efficacy are the key factors in maintaining walking exercise. Implications for Practice: Integrating psychological strategies may be required to strengthen the positive effects of walking exercise on the QOL of lung cancer patients.
Relation:	Cancer Nursing, v.38 n.4, pp.253-259
Appears in Collections:	[Dept. of Food Science & Technology] Periodical Articles

Files in This Item:

File	Description	Size	Format
29729.pdf		129Kb	Adobe PDF	650	View/Open
index.html		0Kb	HTML	1463	View/Open

Loading...