Impact of adherence to exercise interventions on effectiveness in a randomized controlled trial in improving sleep in advanced lung cancer patients: A comparison between aerobic exercise and Tai Chi.

Naomi Takemura Denise Shuk Ting Cheung Daniel Yee-Tak Fong Chia-Chin Lin

Published in: Palliative & supportive care (2023)

Higher levels of satisfaction and lower levels of depression were important characteristics of attendance and compliance with home-based practice in both groups, whereas lower levels of fatigue uniquely contributed to higher attendance in Tai Chi. Better exercise adherence improves long-term effectiveness of sleep in patients with advanced lung cancer. Adopting strategies is imperative to promote exercise adherence in patients with greater levels of depression and fatigue.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
physical activity
high intensity
randomized controlled trial
end stage renal disease
depressive symptoms
healthcare
newly diagnosed
primary care
chronic kidney disease
resistance training
type diabetes
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
body composition
patient reported outcomes
patient reported