The Influence of Moderate Intensity Exercises on Fatigue and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy Tejani Neelam1,*, Anandh S.2 1Physiotherapist, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, KIMS ‘Deemed to be’ University, Karad, Maharashtra, India 2Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, KIMS ‘Deemed to be’ University, Karad, Maharashtra, India *Corresponding Author: Neelam Tejani Physiotherapist, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute Of Medical Sciences, Deemed to be university, Karad-415110, Maharashtra, India. Phone: 8623899835, Email: neelamtejani@gmail.com
Online published on 20 March, 2019. Abstract Background Fatigue and decrease in quality of life are the common symptoms experienced by the patients going undergoing chemotherapy. The role of exercises and individuals adherence to exercise helps in reducing fatigue, improves quality of life and reduces exertion. So the following study was carried out. Objectives To determine the effect of moderate intensity exercises on fatigue in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy To determine the effect of moderate intensity exercises on quality of life in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. To determine the effect of moderate intensity exercise on perceived exertion in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Method 60 subjects having cancer which were going under chemotherapy are selected. The pre and post assessment is taken by using by using VAFS, PFS, BORG SCALE and SF-36 score. They were divided into two groups i.e, Graoup A and Group B, group A was given moderate intensity exercises and other group i.e B group was control group. Result Moderate intensity exercises i.e, Group A showed significant improvement in level of fatigue and quality of life when compared to the control treatment. Conclusion Moderate intensity exercises shows significant effect on level of fatigue, quality of life and perceived exertion Top Keywords Cancer, Chemotherapy, moderate intensity exercises, fatigue, quality of life. Top |