Patient-reported versus objectively-measured physical function and mortality risk among cancer survivors

Objectively measured versus self-reported physical activity in children and adolescents with cancer

OBJECTIVE Existing research recognizes low levels of physical activity in pediatric patients with cancer, but much uncertainty exists about their capability to self-reflect physical activity levels. The objective of this study was to compare results of subjective self-reports and objective accelerometers regarding levels of daily walking as well as moderate-to-vigorous physical activities. ME...

Examining correlates of self-reported and objectively measured physical activity among retirement village residents.

AIM Physical activity (PA) patterns of retirement village residents were investigated using self-report and objective measures. METHODS Residents (n = 323) from retirement villages in Perth, Australia, were surveyed on PA behaviour and various demographic, residency, health-related and mobility factors. Most participants wore accelerometers for 7 days. Retirement village managers (n = 32) wer...

Objectively measured physical activity and mortality in older adults.

Patient-reported family distress among long-term cancer survivors.

Two quality of life studies at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and 3 similar studies in the nursing literature were compared regarding family distress to illness scores as reported by long-term cancer survivors. All studies were cross-sectional mail surveys and used City of Hope National Medical Center questionnaires. Participants represented a broad range of survivorship in terms of ...

Objectively Measured Sedentary Time Is Related to Quality of Life among Cancer Survivors

PURPOSE While exercise has been shown to be beneficial in improving health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among cancer survivors, evidence is limited on the independent role of sedentary behavior. We examined how objectively measured sedentary time was associated with HRQOL among long-term cancer survivors. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 54 cancer survivors, on average 3.4 years...