Multiple myeloma and physical activity.
Catherine S Y LecatOrla McCourtJoanne LandKwee YongAbigail FisherPublished in: BMC research notes (2021)
Of the 65 respondents, 75% would like to increase their exercise level. Weakness, fatigue and pain were the most commonly perceived barriers to physical activity. 59% would like to receive physical activity advice. Only 25% were deemed active based on their GLTEQ scores. Finally, there was a significant positive correlation between the GLTEQ score and the FACT-G score (p < 0.001). Results highlight an unmet exercise need in myeloma patients. Current practice should be reviewed to develop a more holistic care model that incorporates tailored exercise advice or programme.
Keyphrases
- physical activity
- multiple myeloma
- newly diagnosed
- sleep quality
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- body mass index
- high intensity
- ejection fraction
- pain management
- chronic kidney disease
- chronic pain
- palliative care
- prognostic factors
- primary care
- quality improvement
- neuropathic pain
- randomized controlled trial
- peritoneal dialysis
- study protocol
- smoking cessation
- spinal cord