The role of exercise in palliative care
The author discusses the longstanding tradition of New Year resolutions regarding exercise and positive lifestyle changes and the role of exercise in palliative care. The article highlights the benefits of aerobic, resistance and mind-body exercises in improving strength, mobility, fatigue, pain and overall quality of life for patients with advanced cancer and non-malignant conditions.
Authors
- Dion Smyth
Institutions
- Birmingham City University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- British Journal of Community Nursing
- Published
- 2025-12-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2025.0240
- Primary Topic
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00