Meme Kanserli Kadınlarda Kalistenik Egzersizin Fonksiyonel Kapasite, Kognitif Durum ve Yaşam Kalitesine Etkisi

Abstract

Kocamaz, D. Effect of calısthenıcs exercıse on functıonal capacıty, cognitive status and qualıty of lıfe ın women wıth breast cancer. Hacettepe University. Graduate School of Health Science, Doctorate Thesis in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Programme, Ankara, 2017. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of applied calisthenics exercise on functional capacity, cognitive function and quailty of life during chemotherapy in wowen with breast cancer and contribute to rehabilitatiton programmes. 46 wowen between 18-65 years was included this sudy during chemotherapy. They were part of two groups; calisthenic exercise and home exercise groups and their demographic features, physical functions, fatigue level, fuctional capacity, cognitive functions, quality of life and cancer marker levels were evaluated. Assesments were done before treatment, 2. month, 3. month and 6. month. In calisthenic exercise group twice a week calisthenic exercises and one a week walking on submaximal level applied. In home exercise group, three times a week walking on submaximal speed applied. Exercise programme was planned 12 weeks. The result of study, functional capacity, cognitive status and quality of life significantly higher in calisthenic exercise group during chemotherapy (p<0,05). The decrease in fatigue level and evelation of serum level of cancer marker more pronounced in calisthenic exercise group (p<0.05). The result of evaluations showed that, on 2. month all functions decreased, end of 3. month, there was an increase compared to pre-treatment period results in women. Consequently, calisthenic exercise is an effective method for reduction of treatment side effect and protect and increase of physical, functional and coginitive functions in women with breast cancer. In addition, calisthenic exercises may be preferred for reducing serum levels of cancer markers during chemotherapy. The results of the exercise programs that were administered during chemotherapy in our study will contribute to rehabilitation and lead to physiotherapists working in this area.