Overview
The purpose of this study was to explore the 12-week effectiveness of home exercise intervention for colorectal cancer patients in improving fatigue, sleep, muscle endurance, and quality of life.
- Explore the effect of "12-week home exercise intervention" in improving the fatigue of colorectal cancer patients.
- Explore the effect of "12-week home exercise intervention" in improving the sleep quality of patients with colorectal cancer.
- Explore the effect of "12-week home exercise intervention" in improving the muscle endurance of patients with colorectal cancer.
- Explore the effect of "12-week home exercise intervention" in improving the quality of life of colorectal cancer patients.
Description
The study was conducted at the colon and rectal outpatient departments. A randomized controlled trial design was adopted. The participants were divided into an interventional group and a conventional therapy control group based on block randomization in a 1:1 ratio. Data were collected when patients returned to the clinic.
Eligibility
- Inclusion criteria
- Above the age of 20, with colorectal cancer pathological stage in situ, I, II, and III.
- Coherent, with no mental abnormalities.
- Able to read Mandarin or communicate in Mandarin and Taiwanese to complete the questionnaire.
- Provided informed consent.
- No physical disabilities.
- Exclusion criteria
- Acute inflammation of the limbs and joints.
- Previous abdominal surgery within 3 months.
- Symptomatic cardiovascular events.
- Long-term anti-depressant drug use.
- Unilateral restrictions of the upper or lower limbs.
- History of medium- or high-intensity exercise for more than half a year.
- Having colostoma or ileostoma.
