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The Impact of Frailty on Fitness Gains from an Exercise Oncology Program

dc.contributor.authorPedrick, Denelle
dc.contributor.copyright-releaseNo
dc.contributor.degreeMaster of Science
dc.contributor.departmentSchool of Health & Human Performance
dc.contributor.ethics-approvalNot Applicable
dc.contributor.external-examinerDr. Myles O'Brien
dc.contributor.manuscriptsNot Applicable
dc.contributor.thesis-readerDr. Melanie Keats
dc.contributor.thesis-readerDr. Stefan Heinze
dc.contributor.thesis-supervisorDr. Scott Grandy
dc.date.accessioned2025-07-04T14:35:51Z
dc.date.available2025-07-04T14:35:51Z
dc.date.defence2025-06-16
dc.date.issued2025-07-02
dc.description.abstractThis study examined the impact of frailty on fitness gains among individuals living with and beyond cancer who participated in a 12-week multimodal exercise oncology program (ACCESS). Using secondary data from a sample with a mean age of 59.8 years (SD= 11.6), participants were classified as frail or non-frail based on Frailty Index scores derived from the Pictorial Fit-Frail Scale. Physical fitness outcomes—including walking distance, muscular endurance, grip strength, and balance—were assessed pre- and post-intervention. Participants were also stratified by age (<65 vs. ≥65) to explore age-related effects. Correlational analyses and repeated measures ANOVA were conducted. Findings revealed that frailty was weakly associated with reduced improvements in aerobic and muscular endurance, particularly among older adults. However, frail individuals still demonstrated meaningful gains, and frailty did not significantly limit improvements over time. These results suggest that structured exercise programs can benefit frail individuals living with and beyond cancer, reinforcing the value of inclusive exercise interventions and the need for tailored approaches in oncological rehabilitation.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10222/85194
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectFrailty
dc.subjectExercise Oncology
dc.subjectFitness Gains
dc.titleThe Impact of Frailty on Fitness Gains from an Exercise Oncology Program

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