| Abstract: |
During cancer treatment, oncology nurses emphasize patient and family education about coping strategies to manage adverse events such as gastrointestinal effects and fatigue. However, information about how to return to healthy eating and physical activity behaviors may not be systematically implemented early in the post-treatment survivorship period. This article reviews and compares clinical practice guideline recommendations for nutrition and physical activity during and after cancer treatment. AT A GLANCE ɔ Recommendations for nutrition and physical activity differ during and after cancer treatment. ɔ Nurses can educate patients to avoid prolonged sedentary time as able and work to achieve the recommended moderate to vigorous physical activity time, including resistance and balance exercises each week. ɔ Oncology nurses can tailor education based on the patient’s status during treatment and can switch gears to help patients return to healthy lifestyle behaviors as soon as possible once treatment is completed. © 2024, Oncology Nursing Society. All rights reserved. |
