A Patient-Specific, Goal-Oriented Exercise Algorithm for Men Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy Journal Article
| Author: | Liebertz, C. |
| Article Title: | A Patient-Specific, Goal-Oriented Exercise Algorithm for Men Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy |
| Abstract: | For men receiving androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer, exercise is essential to preserve lean muscle mass, body mass, and bone density, which may be lost as a side effect of treatment. This quality improvement project implemented a standardized algorithm to support consistent use of achievable exercise programs in this population. Nurses and nurse practitioners created patient-specific, goal-oriented exercise recommendations, which resulted in more patient-specific interventions and improved documentation. This algorithm can be used at other institutions because of its simplicity, acceptability by patients, and affordability. AT A GLANCE ɔ Reducing testosterone levels is essential to treating prostate cancer but is associated with significant side effects that can alter medication adherence and reduce quality of life. ɔ Oncology nurses can conduct ongoing physical fitness assessments and provide recommendations for exercise and activity to counteract adverse effects of androgen deprivation therapy. ɔ Implementing an algorithm and other on-site resources may enhance the development of patient-specific, goal-oriented plans for exercise. © 2025, Oncology Nursing Society. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | aged; middle aged; quality of life; exercise; algorithms; prostatic neoplasms; algorithm; prostate tumor; androgen antagonists; antiandrogen; drug therapy; androgens; kinesiotherapy; exercise therapy; procedures; humans; human; male; physical conditioning |
| Journal Title: | Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing |
| Volume: | 29 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 1092-1095 |
| Publisher: | Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) |
| Date Published: | 2025-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 207 |
| End Page: | 211 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1188/25.Cjon.207-211 |
| PUBMED: | 40401837 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC12124887 |
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| Notes: | Article -- Source: Scopus |
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