2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (Posters)-P2.25. Resiliency among Older Adults Receiving Lung Cancer Treatment (ROAR-LCT): A Novel Pilot Supportive Care Intervention Study

P2.25. Resiliency among Older Adults Receiving Lung Cancer Treatment (ROAR-LCT): A Novel Pilot Supportive Care Intervention Study - PDF(Abstract)

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The study conducted by researchers from Ohio State University aimed to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of a novel virtual health physical therapy and progressive muscle relaxation intervention for older adults with advanced lung cancer. The study, named Resiliency among Older Adults Receiving Lung Cancer Treatment (ROAR-LCT), enrolled 22 participants aged 60 years and above who were receiving treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or small cell lung cancer (SCLC).<br /><br />The intervention consisted of 12 sessions, with initial in-person evaluations by physical therapists and psychologists, and subsequent virtual sessions. Participants were provided with an exercise peddler, a relaxation voice recording, and specific exercise instructions. PTs and psychologists assessed participants' comorbidities, falls, and baseline functioning during the in-person visits, while participants reported fatigue, pain, neuropathy, and shortness of breath at the beginning of each virtual session.<br /><br />The study found that 81.8% of participants started the intervention, and 61.1% completed at least 70% of the intervention sessions. The majority of participants strongly liked the program and expressed a willingness to participate again. Baseline assessments showed high levels of functional impairment, mobility disability, oxygen use, and falls among the participants. Common comorbidities included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus.<br /><br />The researchers concluded that the virtual health physical therapy and relaxation intervention was feasible for older adults with advanced lung cancer, despite their baseline impairments and comorbidities. The aim of the intervention is to prevent functional decline and improve resiliency among this population.<br /><br />Overall, the study highlights the potential benefits of a virtual supportive care intervention for older adults with advanced lung cancer. By incorporating physical therapy and relaxation techniques, the intervention aims to address mobility issues and enhance resilience in this population.

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Carolyn Presley

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Speaker Carolyn Presley

Topic Multidisciplinary Care: Supportive Care

Keywords

virtual health physical therapy

progressive muscle relaxation

older adults

advanced lung cancer

Resiliency among Older Adults Receiving Lung Cancer Treatment

ROAR-LCT

exercise peddler

functional impairment

mobility disability

comorbidities