| Buss T1212. Buss T, Walden-Galuszko K, Modlinska A, Osowicka M, Lichodziejewska-Niemierko M, Janiszewska J. Kinesitherapy alleviates fatigue in terminal hospice cancer patients-an experimental, controlled study. Support Care Cancer. 2010; 18(6):743-9.
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Kinesiotherapy |
Reduced intensity of fatigue. |
II |
| Cheville AL1313. Cheville AL, Kollasch J, Vandenberg J, Shen T, Grothey A, Gamble G, et al. A home-based exercise program to improve function, fatigue, and sleep quality in patients with Stage IV lung and colorectal cancer: a randomized controlled trial. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2013; 45(5):811-21.
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Domestic exercise program involving walks and strength training |
Improvements in mobility, fatigue and sleep quality of patients in stage IV of lung and colorectal cancer. |
I |
| Clemens KE1414. Clemens KE, Jaspers B, Klaschik E, Nieland P. Evaluation of the clinical effectiveness of physiotherapeutic management of lymphoedema in palliative care patients. Jpn J Clin Oncol. 2010; 40(11):1068-72.
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Lymphatic drainage |
Most patients demonstrated improvements in the intensity of the symptoms (pain and dyspnea) after manual lymphatic drainage. |
III |
| Granda-Cameron C1515. Granda-Cameron C, DeMille D, Lynch MP, Huntzinger C, Alcorn T, Levicoff J, et al. An interdisciplinary approach to manage cancer cachexia. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2010; 14(1):72-80.
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Multidisciplinary program |
Weight gain, increase in body cell mass indicator and reduction of symptom load. |
II |
| Gulde I1616. Gulde I, Oldervoll LM, Martin C. Palliative cancer patients' experience of physical activity. J Palliat Care. 2011; 27(4):296-302.
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Physical exercise guided by physiotherapist |
Structuring of routine, reduction of feeling of fatigue, increased feeling of bodily control, increased hope. |
III |
| Guo Y1717. Guo Y, Shin KY, Hainley S, Bruera E, Palmer JL. Inpatient rehabilitation improved functional status in asthenic patients with solid and hematologic malignancies. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2011; 90(4):265-71.
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Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech, language and hearing therapy and rehabilitation nursing interventions |
Asthenic patients in inpatient regimen with solid tumors or hematological cancer can obtain rehabilitation benefits and reach significant functional gain. |
III |
| Henke CC1818. Henke CC, Cabri J, Fricke L, Pankow W, Kandilakis G, Feyer PC, et al. Strength and endurance training in the treatment of lung cancer patients in stages IIIA/IIIB/IV. Support Care Cancer. 2014; 22(1):95-101.
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Additional strength and resistance training |
The training positively affected the functionality, resistance and strength, demonstrating that even patients in palliative chemotherapy should receive interventions that increase the physical activity. |
I |
| Javier NS55. Javier NS, Montagnini ML. Rehabilitation of the hospice and palliative care patient. J Palliat Med. 2011; 14(5):638-48.
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Varying rehabilitation interventions |
The studies demonstrated benefits of rehabilitation for the functional capacity, quality of life, mobility, fatigue, pain, wellbeing, dyspnea, emotional status and cognitive function. |
IV |
| Jensen W1919. Jensen W, Baumann FT, Stein A, Bloch W, Bokemeyer C, de Wit M, et al. Exercise training in patients with advanced gastrointestinal cancer undergoing palliative chemotherapy: a pilot study. Support Care Cancer. 2014; 22(7):1797-806
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Aerobic or resistance training in group |
Aerobic and resistance training was feasible for patients with gastrointestinal cancer submitted to palliative chemotherapy. Both training programs produced improvements in cancer-related symptoms, as well as in physical activities of daily living. |
I |
| Jensen W2020. Jensen W, Bialy L, Ketels G, Baumann FT, Bokemeyer C, Oechsle K. Physical exercise and therapy in terminally ill cancer patients: a retrospective feasibility analysis. Support Care Cancer. 2014; 22(5):1261-8.
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Physical exercise or physiotherapy |
Physical exercises and physiotherapy were feasible for more than 90% of terminal cancer patients. Physical exercises, relaxation therapy and respiratory training were the most easily applicable measures. Prospective clinical trials are needed to assess the efficacy of specific physical exercise and physiotherapy programs in terminal cancer patients. |
III |
| Jones L2121. Jones L, Fitzgerald G, Leurent B, Round J, Eades J, Davis S, et al. Rehabilitation in advanced, progressive, recurrent cancer: a randomized controlled trial. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2013; 46(3):315-25.e3.
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Rehabilitation exercises at home |
The intervention significantly reduced the unattended needed of cancer survivors, probably with a good cost-effectiveness relation. The program should be implemented in larger populations, followed by an assessment. |
I |
| Kasven-Gonzalez N2222. Kasven-Gonzalez N, Souverain R, Miale S. Improving quality of life through rehabilitation in palliative care: case report. Palliat Support Care. 2010; 8(3):359-69.
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Physiotherapy and occupational therapy |
Improvements in the perceived quality of life, balance, strength, mobility and sociability. |
III |
| Litterini AJ2323. Litterini AJ, Fieler VK, Cavanaugh JT, Lee JQ. Differential effects of cardiovascular and resistance exercise on functional mobility in individuals with advanced cancer: a randomized trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2013; 94(12):2329-35.
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Resistance or cardiovascular exercises |
Advanced cancer patients seem to benefit from exercising to improve their functional mobility. |
I |
| Maddocks M2424. Maddocks M, Gao W, Higginson IJ, Wilcock A. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for muscle weakness in adults with advanced disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013; 1:CD009419
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Neuromuscular electric stimulus |
Neuromuscular electric stimulus was an effective medium to reduce muscle weakness in adults with progressive conditions, such as COPD, chronic cardiac diseases and cancer. Further research is needed to clarify its place in clinical practice through the determination of the ideal parameters for a neuromuscular electric stimulation program. |
I |
| Oechsle K2525. Oechsle K, Jensen W, Schmidt T, Reer R, Braumann KM, de Wit M, et al. Physical activity, quality of life, and the interest in physical exercise programs in patients undergoing palliative chemotherapy. Support Care Cancer. 2011; 19(5):613-9.
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Physical exercises |
Positive and statistically significant correlation between physical exercise and quality of life. About 2/3 of the critically ill patients demonstrated interest in participating in physical exercise programs. |
II |
| Oldervoll LM2626. Oldervoll LM, Loge JH, Lydersen S, Paltiel H, Asp MB, Nygaard UV, et al. Physical exercise for cancer patients with advanced disease: a randomized controlled trial. Oncologist. 2011; 16(11):1649-57.
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Physical exercise group |
The fatigue intensity was not reduced, but the physical performance improved significantly after eight weeks of physical exercise. Therefore, physical exercise can be an appropriate approach to maintain the physical capacity in cancer patients with advanced stages of incurable diseases. |
I |
| Saarik J2727. Saarik J, Hartley J. Living with cancer-related fatigue: developing an effective management programme. Int J Palliat Nurs. 2010; 16(1):6, 8-12.
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Fatigue management program |
Reduction of fatigue intensity. |
II |
| Selman LE2828. Selman LE, Williams J, Simms V. A mixed-methods evaluation of complementary therapy services in palliative care: yoga and dance therapy. Eur J Cancer Care. 2012; 21(1):87-97.
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Yoga and dance therapy |
The results suggest that yoga and dance therapy can benefit PC patients. |
II |
| Sturm I2929. Sturm I, Baak J, Storek B, Traore A, Thuss-Patience P. Effect of dance on cancer-related fatigue and quality of life. Support Care Cancer. 2014; 22(8):2241-9.
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Dance classes |
Dancing can be an appropriate and effective approach to treat cancer-related fatigue. |
II |
| van Dam van Isselt EF3030. van Dam van Isselt EF, Groenewegen-Sipkema KH, Spruit-van Eijk M, Chavannes NH, Achterberg WP. Geriatric rehabilitation for patients with advanced COPD: programme characteristics and case studies. Int J Palliat Nurs. 2013; 19(3):141-6.
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Geriatric Rehabilitation Program |
Case studies showed that a geriatric rehabilitation program for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can offer substantial benefits as part of PC rehabilitation aspects. |
III |
