National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch
With
National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
The study was conducted at the colon and rectal outpatient departments. A randomized controlled trial design was adopted. The participants were divided into an interventional group and a conventional therapy control group based on block randomization in a 1:1 ratio. Data were collected when patients returned to the clinic.
Age
20–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
1. Above the age of 20, with colorectal cancer pathological stage in situ, I, II, and III.
2. Coherent, with no mental abnormalities.
3. Able to read Mandarin or communicate in Mandarin and Taiwanese to complete the questionnaire.
4. Provided informed consent.
5. No physical disabilities.
You may not be if
1. Acute inflammation of the limbs and joints.
2. Previous abdominal surgery within 3 months.
3. Symptomatic cardiovascular events.
4. Long-term anti-depressant drug use.
5. Unilateral restrictions of the upper or lower limbs.
6. History of medium- or high-intensity exercise for more than half a year.
7. Having colostoma or ileostoma.
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