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Abstract

As cancer progresses, patients may experience physical decline, which can impair their ability to carry out essential daily tasks. The aim of this study was to analyze the levels of physical activity in patients with advanced cancer undergoing systemic treatment and its relationship with sociodemographic, clinical, and psychological factors. A prospective, cross-sectional, multicenter study was carried out in 15 oncology departments in Spain. Patients with locally advanced, unresectable, or metastatic cancer who were candidates for systemic treatment were included. Participants completed demographic information and psychological scales. In total, 508 patients were included in the study, the majority of whom were male, over the age of 65, and diagnosed with bronchopulmonary tumors (36%) and metastatic disease. Based on their physical activity levels, participants were categorized as sedentary (20%, n = 190), engaging in light physical activity (43%, n = 412), or demonstrating moderate physical activity (37%, n = 351). Patients who were over 65 years old; had a worse baseline status (ECOG ≥ 1); lacked a partner; had a lower educational level; or were retired or unemployed were found to have lower levels of physical activity. Those with sedentary physical activity reported higher levels of psychological distress, anxiety, depression, somatization, and physical symptoms, as well as worse functional status, global health status, and well-being. Understanding the complex interplay between physical activity and sociodemographic, clinical, and psychological factors can help neuroscientists develop tailored exercise interventions that address the unique needs of advanced cancer patients.

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Title
Physical Activity in Patients with Advanced Cancer: Sociodemographic, Clinical, and Psychological Correlates
Author
Mihic-Góngora, Luka 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Jimenez-Fonseca, Paula 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Coca-Membribes, Sara 2   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Cruz-Castellanos, Patricia 3 ; Galán-Moral, Rocío 3   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Asensio-Martínez, Elena 4   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Palacín-Lois, María 5 ; Carmona-Bayonas, Alberto 6   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Caramés-Sánchez, Cristina 7 ; Calderon, Caterina 5   VIAFID ORCID Logo 

 Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33007 Oviedo, Spain 
 Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, La Laguna, 38320 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain 
 Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital General Universitario de Ciudad Real, 13005 Ciudad Real, Spain 
 Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, 03203 Alicante, Spain 
 Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, University of Barcelona, 08007 Barcelona, Spain 
 Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital General Universitario Morales Meseguer, University of Murcia, IMIB, 30008 Murcia, Spain 
 Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez-Diaz, 28040 Madrid, Spain 
First page
573
Publication year
2024
Publication date
2024
Publisher
MDPI AG
e-ISSN
20763425
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3072279952
Copyright
© 2024 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.