Physical Activity and Perceived Fatigue in Men Receiving External Beam Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
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Timothy C. F. Fuss, PhD, RN - College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, USA; Leo Saligan, PhD, RN, FAAN - National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA
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Abstract
Fatigue is reported to be the most distressing side effect of radiation therapy (RT), negatively effecting physical function and quality of life. This study explores the relationship of fatigue with free living activity measured through accelerometry which has been largely unexplored in men receiving radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
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2019-11-07T22:27:40Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Activity; Fatigue; Prostate Cancer |
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| Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Date | 2019 |
| Date | 2019 |
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