Priority 11 from the Myeloma (Canada) PSP
| UNCERTAINTY: What is the impact of physical activity on myeloma symptoms (e.g., bone health), mental health, and outcomes (e.g., treatment response, life expectancy)? (JLA PSP Priority 11) | |
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| Overall ranking | 11 |
| JLA question ID | 0113/11 |
| Explanatory note | Many participants remarked on the positive impact that physical activity had on their mental and physical health (e.g. bone health) and/or wondered about the effects of physical activity on their physical and/or mental health and disease outcomes such as treatment effectiveness, progression free survival, and overall survival. |
| Evidence |
No evidence identified |
| Health Research Classification System category | Cancer and neoplasms |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples | Does increased physical activity play a role to improve ones day-to-day life? ~ What is the role of exercise in treating MM, side effects or depression? ~ Does physical activity play a role in Myeloma survival? ~ What is the role of exercise in myeloma and is it effective. ~ Does regular exercise lead to better outcomes? ~ Exercise in myeloma and it's effect on bone protection ~ What has been found with exercise / mental health benefits ~ How does exercise affect long term management of myeloma? ~ Is exercise actually effective in increasing chemo effectivenes |
| Submitted by | Please see the PSP Engagement Summary on the JLA website |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0113 |
| PSP name | Myeloma (Canada) |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 59 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 28 April 2021 |