Award type：Award from Japanese society, conference, symposium, etc. 

Award type：Award from Japanese society, conference, symposium, etc.  Country：Japan

Award type：Award from Japanese society, conference, symposium, etc.  Country：Japan

Language：English   Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)   Publisher：Supportive Care in Cancer  

Purpose: A known barrier to getting breast cancer survivors (BCSs) to engage in habitual exercise is a lack of information on recommended physical activity levels provided to them by oncology care providers (OCPs). However, the actual situation in Japan remains unclear. This study sought to clarify OCPs’ awareness and practice related to Japan’s physical activity recommendation for BCSs and to ascertain barriers to routine information provision. Methods: We conducted a web-based survey involving members of the Japanese Breast Cancer Society (JBCS) and the Japanese Association of Cancer Rehabilitation between Dec. 2018 and Feb. 2019. Results: Of 10,830 members, 1,029 (9.5%) responded. Only 19.1% were aware of the details of the JBCS physical activity recommendation, and only 21.2% routinely provided physical activity information to BCSs. Factors related to being aware of the recommendation details were 1) availability of the guidelines, 2) experience reading relevant parts of the guidelines, and 3) involvement in multidisciplinary team case meetings. Barriers to routine information provision were 1) absence of perceived work responsibility, 2) underestimation of survivors’ needs, 3) lack of resources, 4) lack of self-efficacy about the recommendation, and 5) poor knowledge of the recommendation. Conclusions: Only one fifth of the OCPs routinely provided physical activity information. Barriers to provision were poor awareness, self-efficacy, and attitudes and unavailable resources. The physical activity recommendation needs to be disseminated to all OCPs and an information delivery system needs to be established for BCSs to receive appropriate information and support to promote their engagement in habitual physical activity.

DOI： 10.1007/s00520-021-06706-8

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Language：English   Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)   Publisher：Journal of Geriatric Oncology  

DOI： 10.1016/j.jgo.2021.03.006

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Language：English   Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)   Publisher：Disability and Rehabilitation  

Purpose: The present study aimed to investigate the association between preoperative physical activity (PA) and postoperative functional recovery in gastrointestinal cancer patients. Materials and methods: In this prospective study, we included 101 patients who underwent colorectal or gastric cancer surgery. Primary outcome was 6-minute walk distance (6MWD) decline ratio ((postoperative 6MWD value–preoperative 6MWD value)/preoperative 6MWD value × 100 (%)), which was determined as postoperative functional recovery. Patients were divided into two groups according to the median of 6MWD decline ratio: above the median (non-decline group) and below the median (decline group). The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SV) (the usual seven-day short version) was used to assess preoperative PA and sedentary time. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify predictive factors of postoperative functional recovery. Results: Preoperative PA (odds ratio (OR): 3.812; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.326–10.956; p = 0.01), 6MWD (OR: 1.006; 95% CI: 1.002–1.011; p < 0.01), C-reactive protein (OR: 4.138; 95% CI: 1.383–12.377; p = 0.01), and combined resection (OR: 3.425; 95% CI: 1.101–10.649; p = 0.03) were associated with postoperative functional recovery. Conclusions: Preoperative PA is a predictor of postoperative functional recovery in patients who undergoing gastrointestinal cancer surgery.Implications for rehabilitation The association between preoperative physical activity (PA) and postoperative functional recovery has been unclear in gastrointestinal cancer patients. We indicated that preoperative PA predicts postoperative functional recovery. Patients who low preoperative PA need to be monitored carefully in the postoperative course. Patients with low preoperative PA may need enhanced postoperative rehabilitation to reduce postoperative functional decline.

DOI： 10.1080/09638288.2021.1939447

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Language：Japanese   Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)   Publisher：Japanese Society for Palliative Medicine  

<p>​Objective: The purpose of this study was to clarify the characteristics of physical quality of life (QOL) and activities of daily living (ADL) in patients with advanced cancer undergoing home-visit rehabilitation. Method: In this prospective study, we included 35 patients with advanced cancer undergoing home-visit rehabilitation. Physical QOL was assessed using the Physical Functioning (PF) score on the QLQ-C15, and ADL was assessed using the Barthel Index (BI) and Functional Independence Measure (Motor FIM) scores. Changes in physical QOL and each ADL scores from the start of rehabilitation to 4 weeks later were investigated. Also, patients were divided into two groups according to the PF score and characteristics of physical QOL and ADL between the two groups were explored. Result: PF score was significantly improved after 4 weeks compared to baseline. In the PF score maintenance/improvement group, motor FIM score was significantly improved after 4 weeks compared to baseline. Conclusion: The physical QOL of patients with advanced cancer undergoing home-visit rehabilitation was maintained and improved 4 weeks after the start of rehabilitation. It was suggested that maintaining ADL may lead to maintenance and improvement of physical QOL.</p>

DOI： 10.2512/jspm.16.271

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DOI： 10.31557/APJCP.2020.21.11.3405

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CiNii Books

Language：Japanese Book type：Textbook, survey, introduction

Language：Japanese Book type：Textbook, survey, introduction

Language：Japanese Book type：Textbook, survey, introduction

Language：Japanese Book type：Textbook, survey, introduction

Event date： 2021.2

Presentation type：Symposium, workshop panel (nominated)  

Event date： 2021.2

Presentation type：Symposium, workshop panel (nominated)  

Event date： 2021.1

Presentation type：Oral presentation (general)  

Event date： 2020.12

Presentation type：Poster presentation  

Event date： 2020.8

Presentation type：Symposium, workshop panel (nominated)