Telerehabilitation in Hemato-oncological Survivors

Remotely Monitored Rehabilitation in Hemato-oncological Survivors After Treatment: The Tele@Home Study

This study investigates whether the 12-week home-based exercise training with remote guidance and telemonitoring compared to regular center-based training leads to better long-term cardiorespiratory fitness and physical activity levels in post-treatment patients with lymphoma.

80 lymphoma cancer patients post-treatment (except adjuvant treatment) will be enrolled in the study. Cardiorespiratory fitness (peak oxygen consumption), adverse events, body composition, quality of life, costs and adherence to exercise prescription will be evaluated at baseline, 12-week, and year after enrollment.

Investigators assume that home-based training with remote guidance and telemonitoring with objective training data obtained during rehabilitation after cancer treatment will improve long-term motivation and effectiveness of independent training in cancer survivors, resulting in superior cardiorespiratory fitness and physical activity levels.

Inclusion Criteria: Participants

• with hemato-oncological malignancy / lymphoma (in last two months)
• after cancer systemic chemotherapy-based treatment
• with clinically stable state
• with the ability to perform a cardiopulmonary exercise test
• with the ability to understand and write in the Czech language
• with an internet connection at home
• literacy with information and communication technology

Exclusion Criteria: Participants

• with acute heart disease or decompensation in the previous six weeks,
• with psychological severe, cognitive disorders,
• serious training limitations (musculoskeletal disorders)
• currently carried out the recommendations for physical activity (150min per week)
• who take part in a training program under supervision elsewhere