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- Title
Exercise promotion during chemotherapy treatment: recommendations for the Australian oncology nurse.
- Authors
Paul, Rebecca J.
- Abstract
Exercise has proven physiological and psychological benefits when undertaken regularly and with appropriate guidance. The understanding of exercise and its effect on adults with a diagnosis of cancer can be misunderstood and is still evolving. Oncology nurses are in frequent contact with people receiving chemotherapy for cancer, placing them in an ideal position to educate and empower patients to begin or maintain regular exercise. This paper identifies the benefits of exercise in adults with a diagnosis of cancer receiving chemotherapy, types of exercises to recommend to patients, potential barriers to patient compliance, information about exercise practitioners, and considerations and contraindications. The potential for improved health outcomes through exercise intervention is undeniable. Oncology nurses are vital for increasing awareness and providing practical advice to patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
- Subjects
AUSTRALIA; CANCER chemotherapy; ONCOLOGY nursing; CANCER patients; EXERCISE; HEALTH behavior; HEALTH promotion
- Publication
Australian Journal of Cancer Nursing, 2017, Vol 18, Issue 1, p15
- ISSN
1441-2551
- Publication type
Article