The objective of this study was to perform a systematic review on training outcomes influencing physical fitness, activity of daily living performance, and quality-of-life in institutionalized older people. We reviewed 27 studies on older people (age, ≥70 yrs) in long-term care facilities and nursing …

Aanleiding Kanker is na hart- en vaatziekten de tweede doodsoorzaak in Nederland. Kanker en de behandeling hiervan hebben een tal van negatieve bijwerkingen. Vermoeidheid is de meestvoorkomende bijwerking van de kankerpopulatie na chemotherapie en heeft een grote invloed op kwaliteit van leven. Het is …

OBJECTIVE: To examine the use of a submaximal exercise test in detecting change in fitness level after a physical training program, and to investigate the correlation of outcomes as measured submaximally or maximally. DESIGN: A prospective study in which exercise testing was performed before and after …