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To determine the effectiveness of a specific structured exercise intervention on patients undergoing chemotherapy
Patients with cancer who were undergoing chemotherapy volunteered to participate in the six-week structured exercise program. The total time of all weekly sessions was nine hours per week. Fitness training, relaxation, body awareness training, and high- or low-intensity programs were offered, and safety measures were incorporated. Participants were assessed for depression and anxiety at baseline and after the six-week intervention.
Prospective pre/post-test one-group design