Journal article
A Cross-Sectional Comparison of Quality of Life between Physically Active and Under-active Older Men with Prostate Cancer
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol.24(4), pp.642-648
2016
Abstract
Men with prostate cancer experience many side effects and symptoms that may be improved by a physically active lifestyle. It was hypothesized that older men with prostate cancer who were physically active would report significantly higher levels of quality of life (QOL) as assessed by the WHOQOL-BREF and the WHOQOL-OLD. Of the 348 prostate cancer survivors who were invited to participate in the present postal survey, 137 men returned the questionnaires. Those who were physically active had significantly lower prostate specific antigen (PSA) scores and higher social participation than those insufficiently active. These findings offer some support for the benefits of physical activity (PA) within the prostate cancer population in managing the adverse side effects of their treatments on aspects of their QOL. Future research should more closely examine what types of PA best promote improvements in varying aspects of QOL and psychological well-being for prostate cancer survivors.
Details
- Title
- A Cross-Sectional Comparison of Quality of Life between Physically Active and Under-active Older Men with Prostate Cancer
- Authors
- Samara Boisen (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringChris Krageloh (Author) - Auckland University of Technology, New ZealandDaniel Shepherd (Author) - Auckland University of Technology, New ZealandClare Ryan (Author) - Auckland University of Technology, New ZealandJonathan Masters (Author) - Auckland City Hospital, New ZealandSue Osborne (Author) - North Shore Hospital, New ZealandRod D MacLeod (Author) - HammondCareMarion Gray (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringJustin W L Keogh (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol.24(4), pp.642-648
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics
- Date published
- 2016
- DOI
- 10.1123/japa.2015-0195
- ISSN
- 1063-8652; 1063-8652
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2016 Human Kinetics. Reproduced here in accordance with the publisher's copyright policy, as accepted for publication.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450059202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
- Research Statement
- false
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