Journal of Korean Clinical Nursing Research (임상간호연구)

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The Effect of a Video Exercise Program on Cancer-related Fatigue, Physical Function and Emotional Status in Patients with Cancer during Chemotherapy

동영상 운동프로그램이 항암 화학요법을 받는 암환자의 피로와 신체기능 및 정서상태에 미치는 효과

  • Cho, Mee Young (Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System) ;
  • Park, Ji Young (Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System) ;
  • Lee, Chung Eun (Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System) ;
  • Song, Su Kyung (Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System) ;
  • Lee, Sun Hi (Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System) ;
  • Byun, Eun Sung (Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System) ;
  • Kim, Ji Youn (Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System) ;
  • Park, Ok Sun (Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System) ;
  • Kim, Soon Ho (Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System) ;
  • Kang, Young Lynn (Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System) ;
  • Han, Soo Young (Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System) ;
  • Lee, Hyang Kyu (College of Nursing, Yonsei University) ;
  • Choi, Hye Jin (College of Medicine, Yonsei University)
  • 조미영 (세브란스병원 암센터 간호과) ;
  • 박지영 (세브란스병원 암센터) ;
  • 이충은 (세브란스병원 암센터) ;
  • 송수경 (세브란스병원 암센터) ;
  • 이선희 (세브란스병원 암센터) ;
  • 변은성 (세브란스병원 암센터) ;
  • 김지연 (세브란스병원 암센터) ;
  • 박옥선 (세브란스병원 암센터 간호과) ;
  • 김순호 (세브란스병원 암센터 간호과) ;
  • 강영린 (세브란스병원 암센터 간호과) ;
  • 한수영 (세브란스병원 암센터 간호부) ;
  • 이향규 (연세대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 최혜진 (연세대학교 의과대학)
  • Received : 2012.09.25
  • Accepted : 2012.10.22
  • Published : 2012.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a home-based video exercise program on cancer-related fatigue, physiological and psychological status in patients with colon and rectal cancers undergoing chemotherapy. Methods: The study design was a non-equivalent control group non-synchronized design. Data were collected from patients with colo-rectal cancers in Yonsei cancer center from July 5th to October 31st in 2011. There were 40 participants; 20 in the experimental group and 20 in the control group. The structured questionnaire was used to measure fatigue, physical function and emotional status. Data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0 and a chi-squre test, Fisher's exact test, Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon signed- rank test were conducted to examine the homogeneity and the research hypotheses. Results: There was a statistically significant difference in White Blood Cell count in the experimental group compared with that of the control group. The exercise group showed a slight decrease of White Blood Cell count compared with that of the control group after 4 week program (z=-2.935, p=.003). However, there were no significant differences in fatigue, physiological and psychological status between the two groups. Conclusion: In this study, the developed video exercise program was effective in markedly slightly decreasing White Blood Cell count in patients with colo-rectal cancers undergoing chemotherapy. Therefore, utilizing the video exercise program can be an useful method to promote health among patients with cancer in clinical practice.

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