A pilot feasibility study of Exercising Together© during radiation therapy for prostate cancer: a dyadic approach for patients and spouses.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Prostate cancer can negatively impact the health of patients and their spouse, particularly early on in the cancer trajectory.

Purpose

To determine the feasibility and acceptability of dyadic exercises during radiation therapy and preliminary efficacy on physical, mental, and relational outcomes for men and their spouses. Exercising Together©, originally designed as a 6-month dyadic resistance training program for couples post-treatment, was adapted for the radiation setting.

Methods

We conducted a single-group pilot feasibility study of Exercising Together© in men scheduled for radiation therapy for prostate cancer and their spouse. Couples attended supervised exercise sessions thrice weekly throughout radiation treatment and were followed up 8 weeks lat

SUBMITTER: Winters-Stone KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8653603 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature