Physical Exercise for Those Living With and Beyond Cancer: Changing Perceptions in Palliative Caring

Nyatanga, Brian

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Nyatanga, Brian (2017) Physical Exercise for Those Living With and Beyond Cancer: Changing Perceptions in Palliative Caring. British Journal of Community Nursing, 22 (6). p. 308. ISSN Print: 1462-4753 Online: 2052-2215

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Article

Abstract:

The article considers the benefits of physical exercise for people undergoing cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation, as well as its usefulness in palliative care. It reports that activity can help minimize fatigue, improve muscle tone, reduce anxiety, and improve mood.

Uncontrolled Discrete Keywords:

community nurses, physical exercise, physical activity, cancer patients, cancer survivors, therapeutic exercise, cancer-related fatigue, palliative therapy, primary prevention, exercise, palliative care

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R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC0254 Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology (including Cancer)
R Medicine > RT Nursing

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College of Health, Life and Environmental Sciences > School of Nursing and Midwifery

Academic Schools:

School of Nursing & Midwifery

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Depositing User:

Brian Nyatanga

Date Deposited:

20 Jul 2018 10:30

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