Effectiveness of physical exercise toward decreased fatigue in cervical cancer

Abstract

Objective

To analyses the effectiveness of physical exercise in the treatment of chemotherapy in cervical cancer against fatigue reduction.

Method

This research used a quantitative method of quasi experimental research design with pre-test and post-test with control group design, sampling with total sampling method. The study sample consisted of 50 people with cervical cancer who underwent chemotherapy and experienced fatigue were grouped into 2 groups: 25 treatment groups and 25 control group respondents. The analysis used Wilcoxon and Mann Withney.

Results

Statistical test was obtained p = 0.000 (p < 0.05) so that it can be concluded that physical exercise is effective in diminishing fatigue.

Conclusions

This study is expected to provide information for the hospital to improve overall nursing care for cervical cancer sufferers, because physical exercise decreases fatigue.