Factors associated with functional capacity performance in patients with lung cancer undergoing lung resection surgery
R. Sebio Garcia (Mataró, Spain), E. GiméNez Moolhuyzen (A Coruña, Spain), I. YáñEz Brage (A Coruña, Spain), M. Salorio Riobo (A Coruña, Spain), J. Borro Mate (A Coruña, Spain)
Source: International Congress 2018 – Acutely hospitalised patients: physiotherapy interventions and assessment methods
Abstract BACKGROUND: Patients with lung cancer frequently exhibit a reduction in cardiorespiratory fitness and functional capacity. The aim of this study was to analyse factors associated with pre- and post-operative functional capacity in patients undergoing lung cancer surgery.
METHODS: Patients were screened from a randomised controlled trial conducted at a local Hospital in A Coruña during the preoperative waiting period. Main variables were measured before and after lung resection surgery. Functional capacity was assessed with the 6 Minute Walking Test (6MWT). Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL) was assessed with the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36). Univariate and multivariate analysis were performed to identify factors associated with functional capacity performance before and after surgery.
RESULTS: 36 patients completed the study and were analysed. Multivariate analysis showed that at baseline, 6MWT distance was significantly correlated to physical functioning measured with the SF-36 and number of Sit-to-Stand repetitions (P<0.01). Post-surgery, we found a significant correlation between 6MWT and number of meds and Sit-to-Stand repetitions (P<0.05). In particular, for each Sit-to-Stand repetition completed, there was an increase of 15.2 metres (95% CI: 6 - 24.3) in the distance covered with the 6MWT and for every med taken, a significant reduction of 9.5 metres (95% CI:1.6 - 17.3).
CONCLUSION: In patients undergoing lung cancer surgery, Sit-to-Stand repetitions, physical functioning and number of meds are associated with functional capacity performance pre and post-surgery.
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