María Romero-Elías

• PhD Sports Sciences
• PhD at Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda

Purpose To explore the potential correlates of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) at the time of diagnosis, with a specific consideration toward aspects related to physical activity and physical condition. Methods Candidates were patients ≥ 18, diagnosed with colon or rectum cancer (stages I–IV), able to walk a mile or to complete the 6-min walking test...

Introduction Physical activity (PA) has been associated with remarkable benefits in breast cancer (BC) survivors. However, the physiological mechanisms that underlie these benefits are not well understood and the published results are inconsistent and weak. Some authors suggest that some biomarkers, particularly those related with inflammation, ins...

Objective: Physical activity (PA) has emerged as an important element of supportive care for cancer patients, but few patients engage with exercise. Considering that autonomy support is associated with healthy lifestyles, it would be useful to know the specific autonomy-supportive techniques that can help to encourage PA in colorectal cancer (CRC)...

Free download: https://editorial.umh.es/2023/12/20/guide-for-physical-activity-promotion-and-exercise-prescription-in-colorectal-cancer-patients-during-chemotherapy-treatment/ This guide is addressed to all those professionals whose aim is to care for and improve the health of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients during their treatment, as well as to t...

Introduction: Physical activity (PA) is considered an important factor to enhance the survival rate and overall quality of life in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. However, a small percentage of patients comply with PA recommendations and most of them decrease their PA levels during chemotherapy. Theoretical frameworks could be useful for guiding...

Objective assessment of physical fitness in colorectal cancer patients at diagnosis using the Rockport test.

RESUMEN Introducción: La prehabilitación multimodal consiste en preparar a los pacientes para la cirugía a través de una estrategia mixta con ejercicio, apoyo psicológico y nutricional. Busca optimizar la capacidad funcional antes de la cirugía, con el fin de reducir las complicaciones perioperatorias, así como el aumento en la tasa de respuestas...

Purpose Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is the most common and disruptive symptom experienced by cancer survivors and because of its frequency and severity is especially worrisome in breast cancer survivors (BCS). Despite a great deal of research, the mechanisms underlying CRF have not been determined. The present study aims to describe associations b...

Purpose Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is the most common symptom experienced by cancer survivors. It is a multidimensional symptom affecting physical, emotional, and/or cognitive spheres, different from other types of fatigue. Characteristically is not alleviated by sleep or rest. CRF could have specific features in breast cancer survivors (BCS), be...

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Background: Physical activity (PA) is associated with a significant likelihood of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) but also has been associated with better colorectal cancer-specific and overall mortality. PA it is highly recommended at any time through the cancer journey. Adherence to PA recommendations [150-300 min of moderate-vigorous (MV) PA]...

Background: Physical fitness (PF) is an expression of the physiological functioning of multiple body components. PF is an important prognostic factor in terms of cardiovascular mortality, cancer mortality, and all-cause mortality. PF has been related to some biomarkers in the general population but not in breast cancer survivors (BCS). Purpose:...

In this presentation, we explained our preliminary qualitative work that explores the psychological and behavioral impact of a self-determination theory-based exercise intervention on colorectal cancer patients during adjuvant chemotherapy. This work is part of the FIT-CANCER project.

The present doctoral thesis is framed within the research project entitled “Development of an educational and motivational program to promote adherence to physical activity (PA) and its positive effects in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients” with the reference PID2019-107287RA-I00. This dissertation is composed of a set of three main studies: 1) barr...

PurposeTo identify potential correlates of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) after curative breast cancer (BC) treatment. The hypothesis was that fatigue would be more severe among women treated with cardiotoxic drugs, with poor physical condition and those who exercised less.Methods Observational cross-sectional design. Fatigue was evaluated through PE...

Purpose: Adolescents' and parents' experiences within a multidimensional school-based physical activity intervention grounded on self-determination theory were explored. Method: Qualitative data from 29 adolescents (aged 15-17 years) and three parents on behalf of the total students' families were collected via participant observation (research dia...

This study explored basic psychological needs (BPN) experiences, motivation to continue living, and psychological well-being in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients during adjuvant treatment. Qualitative data from 30 participants (ten CRC patients, ten relatives and ten healthcare professionals) were collected by performing two sets of semi-structured...

Introduction: Physical activity (PA) entails several physical and psychosocial benefits which optimize bariatric surgery outcomes. Although bariatric patients usually increase their satisfaction with their body shape after surgery, little is known about the role of postoperative PA in this regard. From a mixed-method approach, this study examines b...

Objective This study examines the associations between pre-to post-intervention changes in motivation and physical activity (PA) levels of bariatric patients involved in a 6-month postoperative PA program based on self-determination theory (SDT). We also explore the extent to which patients’ perception of autonomy support and basic psychological ne...

Fatigue is the most distressing and frequent symptom in Breast Cancer (BC) survivors after treatment. Although fatigue can be found in other cancer survivors, women with a history of breast cancer may share some distinctive features. This study aims to recapitulate the knowledge about risk factors and correlates of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in B...

e24087 Background: Fatigue is one of the most distressing symptoms among breast cancer survivors (BCS) after finishing their treatment. Besides cancer-related factors, fatigue may be influenced by socio-demographic, physical, medical, psychological and behavioural variables. Exercise is recommended to manage CRF. Methods: PH-UEM02 and PH-UEM06 were...

Purpose To explore the barriers that colorectal cancer patients (stage II and III) perceive to participate in physical activity (PA) when involved in adjuvant chemotherapy. Views of relatives and physicians concerning this issue were also included. Method Qualitative data from ten patients, ten relatives, and ten health professionals were obtained...

The purpose of this research was to test novelty as a candidate basic psychological need according to the inclusion criteria established within basic psychological needs theory (BPNT). Two cross-sectional studies with 303 (Mage = 33.50, SD = 12.95; 58.41% female) and 598 (Mage = 35.47, SD = 11.89; 54.18% female) Spanish adults were conducted in phy...

The need for novelty has recently been proposed as a candidate basic psychological need within self-determination theory. The aim of this qualitative study was to throw more light on this issue, by exploring the perceived importance that bariatric patients gave to novelty in general life and in a physical activity program in which they participated...

We presented preliminary results about the relationships found between bariatric patients' changes in physical activity and motivation after a SDT-based physical activity intervention.

Different studies of patients with colorectal cancer have shown that physical activity has positive physical and psychosocial effects. However, most patients do not comply with the recommended criteria of physical activity. The aim of the present study was to analyze, by means of a systematic review of the literature, the factors associated with ph...