Optimized patient-trajectory for patients undergoing treatment with high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation

Acta Oncologica
Frederik Reith BartelsNina Høgdal

Abstract

Before, during and after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HD-ASCT) patients suffer from significant loss of physical function, and experience multiple complications during and after hospitalization. Studies regarding safety and feasibility of physical exercise interventions for patients undergoing treatment with HD-ASCT are missing. Forty patients referred to HD-ASCT treatment, suffering from multiple myeloma, lymphoma or amyloidosis aged 23-70 years were enrolled in a prospective longitudinal study. The study consisted of a home-based exercise program for use in the ambulatory setting and supervised exercise sessions Monday to Friday for 30-40 minutes during admission. Safety of the exercise program and physical tests were assessed by using a weekly questionnaire and report of inadvertent incidences. Adherence to the home-based exercise program was reported by using a patient diary, weekly questionnaire and count of daily attendance in supervised sessions during hospital stay. Data collection was scheduled shortly after diagnosis, admission, discharge and eight weeks after discharge. Success criteria were: no severe adverse events in relation to exercise program and assessments; performance of three days of ...Continue Reading

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Jan 21, 2017·British Journal of Haematology·John A SnowdenUNKNOWN UK Myeloma Forum (UKMF) and the British Society for Haematology (BSH)
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