Novel Methods for Reporting of Exercise Dose and Adherence: An Exploratory Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to explore whether methods adapted from oncology pharmacological trials have utility in reporting adherence (tolerability) of exercise treatment in cancer.

Methods

Using a retrospective analysis of a randomized trial, 25 prostate cancer patients received an aerobic training regimen of 72 supervised treadmill walking sessions delivered thrice weekly between 55% and 100% of exercise capacity for 24 consecutive weeks. Treatment adherence (tolerability) was assessed using conventional (lost to follow-up and attendance) and exploratory (e.g., permanent discontinuation, dose modification, and relative dose intensity) outcomes.

Results

The mean total cumulative "planned" and "completed" dose was 200.7 ± 47.6 and 153.8 ± 68.8 MET·h, respe

SUBMITTER: Nilsen TS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5953772 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature