The aim is to analyze the feasibility and effect of an online Therapeutic Exercise and Education programme (TEEP) in cancer patient and survivors
Current literature shows that Therapeutic Exercise has multiple benefits in oncology
patients, such as improvements in function and quality of life, and ameliorates symptoms such
as cancer-related fatigue. Furthermore, given the risk of obesity, both exercise and diet
play a key role in recovery from cancer. In fact, current guidelines support the use of
exercise with therapeutic purposes as a complement to cancer treatment.
As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, oncology patients present more difficulties to
attend programs, as the vast majority are immunosuppressed, and they are considered risk
population. Therefore, new online (TEEP) must be developed to facilitate the benefits of
these programs in the post-COVID Era. This study analyses the feasibility (in terms of
suitability and verification of exercise prescription, absence and attendance type, and total
days of attendance) and the effect (in weight, physical function, and symptoms) in cancer
patients and survivors.
Other: Therapeutic Exercise and Education
The intervention will consist of 30 minutes of strength exercises followed by 20 minutes of endurance with aerobic training, individualized based on the evaluations of muscular strength and endurance. Sessions lasted 1 hour, carried out twice a week, for 12 weeks. This intervention will be complemented by nutritional education.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Metastatic breast patient, gynecological cancer patient, or breast cancer survivor
under adjuvant treatment after surgical intervention.
- Having given informed consent to participate voluntarily in the program and to be in
contact via telematics (email or messaging platform).
- Have a good internet connection
- Be accompanied by an adult on the day of assessment.
- Availability to access the computer on during the intervention.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Technophobia
- Domatophobia or self-report of adversity to be at home.
- Lack of logistical requirements (Internet and lack of skill in its use).
Antonio Cuesta Vargas
Málaga, Spain