Objectively Recorded Physical Activity And Perceived Distress At The Beginning Of Oncological Treatment
Journal Title: Journal of Oncology and Cancer Research - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Purpose: To examine the association between physical activity (PA), objectively recorded as number of steps and hours of moderate- to- vigorous intensity PA, and self- reported distress (anxiety, depression, intrusion and avoidance) at the beginning of oncological treatment. Methods: In the present prospective study 244 cancer patients provided data on PA and distress at the beginning of oncological treatment, including measures from baseline and six weeks later. Results: At baseline, 16 patients with depression walked significantly fewer steps per day, compared to patients without depression (P=0.035). The same tendency was seen for moderate- to- vigorous intensity PA, although not significant (P=0.077). At six weeks, there was no association between depression and baseline PA. Anxiety, intrusion and avoidance were not associated with PA. Conclusion: An inverse association between PA and depression at baseline was found, especially in relation to number of walking steps. This finding must be interpreted with caution due to few patients with depression. Whether a physically active lifestyle prevents or reduces distress when diagnosed with cancer should be elaborated in future studies.
Authors and Affiliations
Sveinung Berntsen, Anja Rangen, Karin Nordin, Cecilia Arving, Inger Thormodsen
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- DOI 10.28967/jocr.2017.01.17004
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