Publications by authors named "Sonal Oza"
Background: Exercise can attenuate the deleterious combined effects of cancer treatment and aging among older adults with cancer, yet exercise participation is low. Telehealth exercise may improve exercise engagement by decreasing time and transportation barriers; however, the utility of telehealth exercise among older adults with cancer is not well established.
Objective: We aimed to evaluate the preliminary effectiveness of a one-on-one, supervised telehealth exercise program on physical function, muscular endurance, balance, and flexibility among older adults with cancer.
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigated exercise behavior changes in employed breast cancer survivors, particularly those who were inactive before their diagnosis, to examine what prompted them to start exercising after treatment.
- - Among 497 women surveyed, 64% of the 130 who were inactive prior to their diagnosis began exercising after treatment, with key influencing factors being the absence of employer-provided health insurance and undergoing radiotherapy.
- - The findings emphasize the importance of addressing factors like insurance and treatment type to develop effective programs that encourage physical activity among breast cancer survivors, enhancing their recovery and overall health.
Rehabilitation practices during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: An international survey.
Hematol Oncol Stem Cell Ther
October 2024
Background And Objective: Rehabilitation therapy plays an important role in treating physical and functional impairments observed in individuals undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT). This study assessed the rehabilitation practices implemented in the HSCT population internationally.
Materials And Methods: A 48-question online survey comprising questions soliciting information regarding patient characteristics, therapy details (timing, indication, and administering providers), outcome measures, and precautions were developed by an international group of cancer rehabilitation physicians.
Article Synopsis
- * An online survey targeting top HSCT centers in the U.S. revealed details on patient characteristics and rehabilitation practices, showing that most referrals occurred upon admission for various needs like functional decline and discharge planning.
- * Results indicated that a majority of institutions had a diverse rehabilitation team and used objective measures to assess physical function, while also monitoring blood counts for safe therapy administration.
Background: Physical function is associated with cancer-related quality of life and survival. The correlation of patient-reported and objective measures of physical function has not been quantified previously in the cancer rehabilitation medicine setting.
Objective: To correlate patient-reported physical function with objective measures of physical function.
Purpose: Telehealth delivery of exercise programs has rapidly increased in recent years; yet, little is known regarding older cancer survivors' (OCS) experiences participating in telehealth exercise. The purpose of this study was to determine OCS barriers and facilitators to participation in telehealth-delivered exercise.
Methods: OCS who participated in a 12-week, one-on-one telehealth exercise program were recruited to participate in one of three focus groups.
Among cancer survivors, there are numerous health benefits of exercise engagement; however, less than 15% of survivors meet current aerobic and strength physical activity guidelines. Exercise programs provided by a cancer hospital are commonly noted as a facilitator and preference to exercise engagement. The study aimed to review the evidence and describe the barriers, facilitators, preferences, and factors associated with cancer survivors' engagement in hospital-based exercise oncology programs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Despite the numerous benefits of regular exercise participation for cancer survivors, nearly 60% of survivors do not meet current guidelines. Hospital-based exercise oncology programs may be one strategy to promote exercise engagement as survivors have expressed a preference for exercise programs associated with a cancer hospital. However, follow-up rates in hospital-based exercise oncology programs can be low.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To assess the relationship between time-of-day of exercise training and changes in relevant cancer health outcomes among cancer survivors.
Methods: Retrospective analysis of data collected from 2016-2019 from a hospital-based exercise oncology program. Descriptive statistics were calculated for demographic, clinical, and exercise timing characteristics (e.
Purpose: To assess the impact of the Personal Optimism With Exercise Recovery (POWER) program on cancer treatment-related side effects among rural cancer survivors.
Methods: In this retrospective study of data collected between 2016 and 2019, we assessed change in cardiorespiratory fitness, whole-body muscular endurance, physical function and strength, anthropometrics, fatigue, and quality of life (QoL), after participation in POWER. Descriptive statistics were calculated for demographic and clinical variables.
Objectives: Examine the amount and nature of research activity in head and neck cancer (HNC) rehabilitation; highlight publication trends, including information about the authors, settings, and study designs; and identify gaps in the existing literature.
Data Sources: Eligible studies were identified using PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL databases.
Study Selection: Inclusion criteria included human subjects, English language, publication between 1/1/1990 and 4/30/2017, HNC patients at any timepoint in disease, and evaluation of rehabilitation outcomes as described by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework.
Purpose: Less time spent in sedentary behaviors is associated with improved health and disease outcomes in breast cancer survivors. However, little is known about survivors' interest in sedentary behavior reduction interventions and how to effectively reduce this risk behavior. The purpose of this study was to explore breast cancer survivors' interest in and preferences for technology-supported sedentary behavior reduction interventions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To describe gender and side-to-side differences in lateral abdominal wall muscle thickness at rest and during contraction in asymptomatic adults.
Design: Cross-sectional observational study.
Setting: Tertiary university outpatient musculoskeletal clinic.