University College London Cancer Institute, 72 Huntley Street, London, WC1E 6DD, UK.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU, UK.
BMC Res Notes. 2021 May 7;14(1):171. doi: 10.1186/s13104-021-05591-y.
Physical activity has been shown to improve quality of life in cancer patients with some evidence in multiple myeloma. This study aimed to determine myeloma patients' exercise levels, their perception of physical activity, and to explore correlations with quality of life. Myeloma outpatients were invited to complete a number of questionnaires, including the Godin leisure-time exercise questionnaire (GLTEQ) to determine their exercise levels, the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) questionnaire to assess health related quality of life, and the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F) questionnaire to assess fatigue.
Of the 65 respondents, 75% would like to increase their exercise level. Weakness, fatigue and pain were the most commonly perceived barriers to physical activity. 59% would like to receive physical activity advice. Only 25% were deemed active based on their GLTEQ scores. Finally, there was a significant positive correlation between the GLTEQ score and the FACT-G score (p < 0.001). Results highlight an unmet exercise need in myeloma patients. Current practice should be reviewed to develop a more holistic care model that incorporates tailored exercise advice or programme.
运动已被证明能提高癌症患者的生活质量，多发性骨髓瘤也有一些证据。本研究旨在确定骨髓瘤患者的运动水平、他们对身体活动的看法，并探讨与生活质量的相关性。多发性骨髓瘤门诊患者被邀请完成了一些问卷，包括戈丁休闲时间运动问卷（GLTEQ）来确定他们的运动水平、癌症治疗功能评估-一般问卷（FACT-G）来评估健康相关生活质量，以及慢性疾病治疗疲劳功能评估问卷-疲劳（FACIT-F）来评估疲劳。
在 65 名受访者中，75%的人希望增加他们的运动水平。虚弱、疲劳和疼痛是身体活动最常见的感知障碍。59%的人希望获得身体活动方面的建议。仅根据 GLTEQ 评分，有 25%的人被认为是活跃的。最后，GLTEQ 评分与 FACT-G 评分呈显著正相关（p<0.001）。结果突出了骨髓瘤患者的运动需求未得到满足。目前的实践应该进行审查，以制定更全面的护理模式，纳入量身定制的运动建议或方案。
