Examinando por Autor "Cacicedo, Jon"

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    Differences in Functional Capacity between Oncologic and Non-Oncologic Populations: Reference Values
    (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-01-25) Mojas Ereño, Egoitz; Santisteban Leguina, Aitor; Muñoz Pérez, Iker; Larrinaga Undabarrena, Arkaitz; Arietaleanizbeaskoa, María Soledad; Mendizabal Gallastegui, Nere; Grandes, Gonzalo; Cacicedo, Jon; Río de Frutos, Xabier
    This study is focused on the fact that in the context of increasing global aging and cancer diagnoses, additional challenges arise in clinical care. Adequate functionality and body composition are key to coping with antineoplastic treatment, which can lead to better treatment tolerance, survival, and quality of life. This is a cross-sectional comparative study focused on the assessment and comparison of body composition and functionality between cancer patients and a reference population, with the aim of establishing meaningful baseline values. Techniques such as manual dynamometry, the Five-Times Sit-to-Stand test, and bioimpedance were used to collect data from 374 oncologic patients and 1244 reference individuals. The results reveal significant disparities in functionality and body composition among participants, and provide age group-specific adjusted baseline values for those diagnosed with cancer. These findings may have crucial clinical implications for applying particular cut-off points designed for this population group, which makes the assessment process faster and more accurate, enhances the capacity of medical personnel to act quickly, and improves the management of frailty in cancer patients.
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    Do oncologists recommend the “pill” of physical activity in their practice?: answers from the oncologist and patients’ perspectives
    (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-04-28) Martínez de Aguirre Betolaza, Aitor; Dobaran Amezua, Ander; Yagin, Fatma Hilal; Cacicedo, Jon; Olasagasti Ibargoien, Jurgi; Castañeda Babarro, Arkaitz
    Objectives: The purposes of this current questionnaire-based study were to analyse whether oncologists prescribed PA to their patients in Spain, as well as the type of exercise recommended, the variables that influence whether or not to recommend it and to compare these recommendations with the values reported by their patients. Methods: Two online questionnaires were designed for this study. The first one, filled in by the oncologists (n = 93), contained aspects such as the attitude or barriers to promoting PA. The second was designed for patients with cancer (n = 149), which assessed PA levels and counselling received from oncologists, among other facets. Results: The majority of oncologists (97%) recommend PA during their consultations. Instead, only 62% of patients reported participating in exercise within the last 7 days. Walking was the most common form of exercise, reported by 50% of participants. Patients who received exercise recommendations from their oncologist walked for more days (p = 0.004; ES = 0.442) and more minutes per day (p = 0.022; ES = 0.410). The barriers most highlighted by patients were lack of time and not knowing how to perform PA. Conclusion: Oncologists and patients seem to be interested and able to participate in PA counselling and programmes. However, there was a discrepancy between what was reported by oncologists and expressed by patients in terms of recommendations for PA and the modality itself.