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The effects of inpatient exercise therapy on the length of hospital stay in stages I–III colon cancer patients: randomized cont

Cancer/ Palliative treatment
Author
Ki-Yong Ahn et al.
Used Parameters : SMM, BFM, PBF

Publication Year : 2013

Country : Korea

Journal : International Journal of Colorectal Disease

Purpose This study aimed to examine the effects of a postsurgical, inpatient exercise program on postoperative recovery in operable colon cancer patients Methods We conducted the randomized controlled trial with two arms: postoperative exercise vs. usual care. Patients with stages I–III colon cancer who underwent colectomy between January and December 2011 from the Colorectal Cancer Clinic, were recruited for the study. Subjects in the intervention group participated in the postoperative inpatient exercise program consisted …
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