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. 2008 Jul;61(1):117-22.
doi: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2007.12.012. Epub 2008 Feb 19.

Motivational readiness for physical activity and quality of life in long-term lung cancer survivors

Matthew M Clark  1 , Paul J Novotny, Christi A Patten, Sarah M Rausch, Yolanda I Garces, Aminah Jatoi, Jeff A Sloan, Ping Yang
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Motivational readiness for physical activity and quality of life in long-term lung cancer survivors

Matthew M Clark et al. Lung Cancer. 2008 Jul.

Abstract

Little is known about the relationship between motivational readiness for physical activity and quality of life (QOL) in long-term lung cancer survivors. Long-term survivors are considered those who are living 5 years or more following a cancer diagnosis. This project examined the relationship between a self-report measure of motivational readiness for physical activity and QOL in a sample of 272 long-term lung cancer survivors. Participants (54% male, average age 70 years old) completed the mailed survey an average of 6 years after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Survey measures included the stage of change for physical activity and a set of single item QOL and symptom scales. Thirty-seven percent of respondents reported they currently engaged in regular physical activity (a total of 30 min or more per day, at least 5 days per week). Kruskal-Wallis tests revealed that those who reported engaging in regular physical activity reported a better overall QOL, better QOL on all five domains of QOL functioning (mental, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual), and fewer symptoms compared to those with a sedentary lifestyle. Physical activity level may have important QOL and symptom management benefits for long-term lung cancer survivors.

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