A Pilot Study to Examine the Feasibility and Effects of a Home-Based Aerobic Program on Reducing Fatigue in Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Hsing Yeh, Chao; Pui Man Wai, Jackson; Lin, Un-Shan; Chiang, Yi‐Chien

doi:10.1097/ncc.0b013e3181e4553c

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A Pilot Study to Examine the Feasibility and Effects of a Home-Based Aerobic Program on Reducing Fatigue in Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Published in Cancer Nursing • Aug 11, 2010

Authors:

Chao Hsing Yeh

Jackson Pui Man Wai

Un-Shan Lin

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Fatigue is one of the most frequent symptoms experienced by children with cancer during treatment. Effective management of fatigue is essential for improving children's quality of life. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility of a home-based aerobic exercise inter...

Subject

Medicine

Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Physical therapy

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