IMPACT Immune functioning in perioperative oncology practice
Patients with cancer scheduled for major surgery can physically prepare by improving their physical activity via physical training. IMPACT (Immunity in Perioperative Practice) investigates how to assess the influence of this training on immune functioning.
Objective
The goal of this research is to identify outcome measures to assess the effects of physical training on the immune system, which are usable and relevant for oncology physiotherapists. These can eventually be used to optimize perioperative training.
Results
Duration
01 January 2020 - 31 December 2025
Approach
This research comprises several components:
- Systematic research of literature
- A cohort-study regarding kinetics of immune markers during a treatment trajectory
- Qualitative research regarding perspectives of oncology physiotherapists on the subject ‘immune functioning’
- Research regarding the construct validity and usability of a questionnaire for immune fitness
Education and participation of students / Internships
This researchproject offers possibilities for internships. Bachelor and master students of studies related to this subject are invited to perform a research within this project. Contact Anne de Hoop to inform for possibilities. Good understanding and speaking of Dutch language is required.
