2022 World Conference on Lung Cancer (Posters)-P2.05-01. The Effect of Treadmill Training on Cardiopulmonary, Health-related Quality of Life in Lung Cancer with Lobectomy

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This study aimed to assess the effects of treadmill training on cardiopulmonary function, psychological function, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in lung cancer patients who had undergone lobectomy. The study included 18 patients and used a pre-post design with a 12-week individualized pulmonary rehabilitation program using treadmill training. The exercise program was determined based on cardiopulmonary exercise tests (CPET). The evaluation included measurements of cardiovascular function, 6-minute walk distance, psychological function, and HRQoL.<br /><br />The results showed significant improvements in VO2max (oxygen consumption), 6-minute walk distance, and Korean Activity Status Index (KASI) after the intervention. There was an increase of 5.3 mL/kg/min in VO2max, 71.2 meters in 6-minute walk distance, and 22.7 points in KASI. These changes indicate an improvement in cardiopulmonary function. Moreover, there were significant improvements in psychological function, as indicated by decreased scores on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder Screener (GAD-7), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index-Korean version (PSQI-K). The mean scores decreased by 3.5, 1.6, and 2.2 points, respectively.<br /><br />The study also found significant improvements in health-related quality of life, specifically in the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Lung Cancer (EORTC QLQ-LC13) and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G). The EORTC and FACT-G physical domain scores decreased by 3.7 and 3.6 points, respectively. These improvements suggest that treadmill training positively affects the emotional and physical well-being of lung cancer patients.<br /><br />In conclusion, this pilot study provides evidence that individualized treadmill training is effective in improving cardiopulmonary function and psychological aspects such as anxiety, depression, and health-related quality of life in lung cancer patients who have undergone lobectomy. These findings highlight the importance of pulmonary rehabilitation programs in optimizing the recovery and overall well-being of lung cancer patients.

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Kyung-Lim Joa, South Korea

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Speaker Kyung-Lim Joa, South Korea

Topic Palliative and Supportive Care

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treadmill training

cardiopulmonary function

psychological function

health-related quality of life

lung cancer patients

lobectomy

pulmonary rehabilitation program

VO2max

6-minute walk distance

Korean Activity Status Index