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PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE
Volume 34, Issue 6, Pages 442-452Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2017.1422165
Keywords
Colorectal neoplasms; physical activity; pelvic floor; surgery; quality of life
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- Royal Melbourne Hospital Home Lottery Research Grant in Aid-Allied Health, Victoria, Australia [GIA-00038-2014]
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Background: Little has been published regarding general and pelvic floor-related health status in patients who have undergone surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC). Objective: The objective of the study was to assess changes in pelvic floor symptoms, physical activity levels, psychological status, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with CRC from pre- to 6months postoperatively. Methods: Pelvic floor symptoms, physical activity levels, anxiety and depression, and HRQoL of 30 participants who were undergoing surgery for stages I-III CRC were evaluated pre- and 6months postoperatively. Results: Sixmonths postoperatively, there were no significant changes in severity of pelvic floor symptoms, or other secondary outcomes (physical activity levels, depression, global HRQoL) compared to preoperative levels (p>0.05). However, fecal incontinence (p=0.03) and hair loss (p=0.003) measured with the HRQoL instrument were significantly worse. Participants were engaged in low levels of physical activity before (42.3%) and after surgery (47.4%). Conclusion: The findings of a high percentage of participants with persistent low physical activity levels and worse bowel symptoms after CRC surgery compared to preoperative levels suggest the need for health-care professionals to provide information about the benefits of physical activity and bowel management at postoperative follow-ups. Further investigation in larger studies is warranted.
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