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Björneklett et al. (2013) | Face-to-face Group. | Physical/Psychosocial: An information-based programme supplemented with relaxation, qigong, liberating dance, and social activities. Information sessions included: - Psychological reactions to serious disease, & coping strategies. - Practicalities of sick leave from work, insurance & impact of illness on finance - Food and nutrition | Oncologists, social workers, a psychologist, an art therapist, massage therapists, a dietician and a person trained in qigong and mental visualisation. | One-week inpatient stay followed by four-day follow-up two months later. Duration of individual sessions not specified. | None | Sick Leave: Single item question (Yes/No) and number of days taken for sick leave. Health care utilisation: Asked the frequency and types of healthcare visits. Cost-effectiveness Measured at: - 2 months - 6 months - 12 months |
Bolam et al. (2019) | Face-to-face Group. | Physical: RT-HIIT1: Resistance Exercises using machine and free weights followed by High Intensity Interval Training on a cycle ergometer. AT-HIIT2: 20 min of moderate intensity continuous Aerobic Exercise followed by HIIT on a cycle ergometer. | Exercise physiologist, oncology nurse. | 60-min sessions twice per week on non-consecutive weekdays, over 16 weeks. | None | Sick leave: Single item question (% of leave taken; 0, 25, 50, 75, 100%) Cancer-related fatigue: Revised Piper Fatigue Scale (PFS) Quality of Life: EORTC-QLQ-C301 Symptom and Symptom Burden: Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale (MSAS) Measured at: - 1 Year - 2 Years |
Hubbard et al. (2013) | Individual Face-to-face, Telephone | Physical/Psychosocial: Tailored Vocational Rehabilitation Case management. Based on assessment, participants were signposted to at least one of the following services: occupational therapy, physiotherapy, counsellor, psychology, occupational health nurse, and/or complementary therapy. | Case manager, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, counsellor, psychology, occupational health nurse, and complementary therapist | No set duration as interventions varied. | Bio-psychosocial model | Sick leave: Self-report questionnaire (days) Employment: Questionnaire inc. left or remained in work, job role, hours worked Quality of Life: Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast Cancer (FACT-B) [Version 4] and Breast Cancer Subscale. Cancer-related fatigue: Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy- Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Measured at: - 6 months - 12 months |
1RT-HIIT = Resistance Exercise and High-Intensity Interval Training; 2AT-HIIT = Moderate Intensity Aerobic Exercise and High-Intensity Interval Training | ||||||
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Ibrahim et al. (2017) | Individual Face-to-face (and encouragement for home exercises) | Physical: One-to-one teaching session supervised by exercise physiologist. Cardiovascular exercise, strength training, endurance programme, stretching programme | Exercise physiologist | Encouraged to perform the programme 2–3 times/week over 12 weeks. | None | Working hours: Post hoc questionnaire Upper limb function: The Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) Measured at: - Baseline (pre-radiation), - post-radiation - 3, 6, 12, and 18-months post-radiation |
Jong et al. (2018) | Face-to-Face and Home-Based work | Group | Physical/Psychosocial A Dru-based Yoga. Programme which includes 15-min blocks of the following: - Breathing awareness - Energy block release - Body awareness - Relaxation In addition, women were provided a CD/MP3 download with 20-min relaxation and breathing exercises to complete at home. | Yoga instructors | 75-min sessions once a week for 12 weeks. | None | Reintegration to work: Assessed via telephone interview. Returned to work: Binary Yes/No. Fatigue: Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory [MFI]; Fatigue Quality List [FQL] Quality of Life: EORTC-QLQ-C-301 Psychological Distress: Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale [HADS]; Impact of Events Scale [IES] Treatment expectations: Participants Expectations questionnaire. Measured at: - Baseline (T0) - 3 months (T1) - 6 months (T2) |
Maguire et al. (1983) | Individual Face-to-face | Physical/Psychosocial Counselling/Education: - Nurse advised range of movement exercises for arm. - Encouragement to look at and discuss scar and loss of breast. - Demonstration of possible external breast protheses. - Home-visit post-discharge to assess upper limb monitor adherence to exercises and counselling. - Encouragement of return to work and social reintegration. | Nurse specialist | Throughout inpatient stay post-surgery (varied among participants). Followed up at home visit every two months until deemed fit for discharge. | None | RTW: Yes/No/ Non-Applicable Response to scar, prosthesis and breast loss: Interview response (satisfied, neutral, dissatisfied) Perceived Impact on Swelling, Pain, and Disability: Self report Social adjustment: Single item question on problems with social adjustment Housework: Single item question on problems with housework Marital adjustment: Concurrent physical illness: Measured at: - 3 months - 12 months - 18 months |
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Maunsell et al. (1996) | Individual Face-to-face and Telephone | Psychosocial: Interventions included mix of information, education, support, counselling and referral where required. | Social worker | Telephone screening every 28 days for total of 12 screening calls. | Brief crisis intervention model. | RTW: Binary Yes/No returned to work Working hours/week: Number of hours. Psychologic symptoms: General Health Questionnaire [GHQ] Psychologic distress: Psychiatric Symptom Index Social support: Social Support Questionnaire Stressful Life Events: Life Experiences Survey Marital satisfaction: The Locke-Wallace Marital Adjustment Test [LWMAT] Depression and Anxiety: Diagnostic Interview Schedule [DIS] Physical Health: Self-report Outcomes measured: Baseline (T0), 3 months (T1), 6 months (T2) |
Mourgues et al. (2014) | Face-to-face Group | Physical/Psychosocial Multicomponent including physiotherapy, nutritional advice, thermal water treatment, daily two-hour physical activity, running and basic dietary follow-up. Consultation with dietitian every six months. | Physiotherapist, Dietitian, | 15-day programme. Daily two-hour physical activity. | None | Occupational activity: Total hourly volume of overall & occupational activity. Daily abilities: Perception whether health problems impacted on activities. Outcomes measured: Baseline, 6 & 12 months |
Rogers et al. (2009) | Face-to-Face and home-based exercises | Group and Individual | Physical/Psychosocial The BEAT Cancer programme: • 12 individual supervised exercise • Home-based exercise • 3 individual face-to-face counselling sessions. • Six discussion group sessions addressing: Social support, Journaling, Time Management, Stress Management, Dealing with Exercise Barriers, Behaviour modification | Clinical Psychologist, Exercise specialists (certified by American College of Sports Medicine or certified eligible). | 12-week programme. | Social Cognitive Theory | Sick days: Self-report number of days off work Quality of life: Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy—Breast (FACT-B) & FACT- G (General) Fatigue: FACT—Fatigue (FACT-F) Endocrine symptoms: FACT—Endocrine Symptoms (FACT-ES) Cognitive function: FACT—Cognitive Sleep dysfunction: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Physical activity behaviour: The Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire Motivational readiness for physical activity: Self-report of stage of change Lower extremity pain and function: Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) |