Research - Selected Publications and Abstracts

Peer Reviewed Publications

• Evans, E., Battaglini, C.,Groff, D., and Hackney A.C. (2009) Aerobic exercise intensity in breast cancer patients: A preliminary investigation, Integr. Cancer Ther., 8: 2, 139-147.
• Groff, D., Battaglini, C., O'Keefe, C., Edwards, C. & Peppercorn, J. (2009) The role of recreation therapy in facilitating spirituality and well-Being. Leisure/Loisir, 33: 1.
• Battaglini, C., A.C. Hackney, Garcia, R., Groff, D. and Shea, T. (2009) The effect of an exercise program in leukemia patients, Integr. Cancer Ther., 8: 2, 130-138.
• Battaglini, C., Buchan, J., Groff, D., Naumann, F., Philpott, M. (2009) Effects of a combined exercise and recreational therapy/counselling program on selected physiological and psychological parameters in post-treated breast cancer patients. USA and Australian Chapters, Vario Health Institute Journal, ISBN#0-7298-0656-1, 15-27.
• Battaglini, C., Mihalik J., Bottaro, M, Dennehy, C., Petschauer, M., Hairston, L., and Shields, E. (2008). The effects of exercise on total caloric intake in breast cancer patients during treatment, Braz. J. Med. Biol. Res., 41(8): 709-715.
• Battaglini, C., Bottaro, M., Dennehy, C., Logan, R., Shields, E., Kirk, D., and Hackney, A.C. (2007). The effects of an individualized prescriptive exercise intervention, emphasized with resistance training, on body composition in breast cancer patients undergoing treatment. Sao Paulo Med J., 125(1): 22-28.
• Battaglini, C., Dennehy, C., Groff, D., Kirk, D., and Anton, P. (2006). Complementary therapies in the management of cancer treatment-related symptoms: The individualized prescriptive exercise intervention approach, Medicina Sportiva, 10 (2):49-57.
• Battaglini, C., Bottaro, M., Dennehy, C., Barfoot, D., Shields, E., Kirk, D., and Hackney, A.C. (2006). The effects of resistance training on muscular strength and fatigue levels in breast cancer patients. Brazilian Journal of Sports Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Vol. 12, N13.
• Battaglini, C., Bottaro, M., Campbell, J., Novaes, J., and Simao, R. (2004). Physical activity and levels of fatigue in cancer patients. Brazilian Journal of Sports Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2 (10).
• Battaglini, C., Battaglini, B., and Bottaro, M. (2003). The effects of physical exercise on cancer: A review. Latin American Journal of Therapeutic Physical Activities, 8 (57).

In Press/Accepted for Publication

• Groff, D., Battaglini, C., Sipe, C., Peppercorn, J., Hackney, A.C., & Anderson, M. Finding a new normal: Using recreation therapy to improve the well-being of women with breast cancer. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation. (In-press).

In Review/In Preparation

• Groff, D., Battaglini, C., Peppercorn, J., & Edwards, C. Meeting the physical and psychosocial needs of women with breast cancer: Integrating recreation therapy and exercise, American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 2009. (In-Review)
• Battaglini, C., Groff, D., Shields, E., Peppercorn, J., Behera, M., Evans, E. and A.C. Hackney. Breast cancer, exercise and psychosocial therapy: the results of a randomized controlled clinical trial, Lancet Oncology, 2009. (In-preparation)
• Alsobrooks, A., Owen, J., Groff, D., Battaglini, C., Evans, E., and Brustad, R. Evaluation of a one-time community-based education session in promoting physical and psychosocial health behavior changes for breast cancer survivors: Impact and lessons learned. Health Education and Behavior, 2009. (In-preparation)
• Battaglini, C., Naumann, F., Groff, D., Shields, E., and A.C. Hackney. Measuring Body Composition in Breast Cancer Survivors, Journal TBD, 2009. (In-preparation)
• Owen, J., Battaglini, C., Groff, D., and McMurray, R. Relationship between Physical Activity Levels and Depression, Fatigue and Quality of Life in Latina Women with Breast Cancer Post-Treatment: A Feasibility Study, Journal TBA, 2010. (In-preparation)
• Harrington S., Padua, D., Battaglini, C., Groff, D., Giuliani, C., Myers, J., and Michener, L. Comparison of shoulder kinematics, flexibility, strength, and function between breast cancer survivors and healthy participants, Journal TBA, 2010. (In-preparation).
• Mercer V., Battaglini, C., Groff, D., Tysinger, D., and A.C. Hackney. The effect of a combined exercise and psychosocial therapy on balance in Breast Cancer Survivors, Journal TBA, 2010. (In-preparation)
• Battaglini, C., Groff, D., Anderson, M., Wallace, J., Naumann, F. and A.C. Hackney. Exercise and Cancer: Becoming Aware of the Implications of Exercising a Cancer Patient, Medicina Sportiva, 2010.(In-preparation)
• Battaglini, C., Groff, D., Anderson, M., Sipes, C., and A.C. Hackney. The impact of exercise and recreation on heart rate coherence, heart rate variability in women treated for breast cancer. Journal TBA, 2010. (In-preparation)
• Groff, D., Battaglini, C., Anderson, M., Wallace, J., & Hackney, A.C. Managing cancer treatment related side effects through exercise and recreation therapy. Breast Cancer Journal, 2010. (In-preparation)
  

Abstracts and Presentations

• Battaglini, C., Groff, D. Shields, E., Evans, E., and A.C. Hackney. Combining exercise and recreation therapy: Preliminary results of a randomized trial in breast cancer survivors. FACSM. Southeast American College of Sport Medicine (SEACSM), Greenville, SC, February 11-13, 2010.
• Cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life analyses in post-treatment breast cancer survivors. Tolentino, G., Battaglini, C., Araújo, S., Otano, A., Conde, D., Oliveira, R., and Evans, E. Southeast American College of Sport Medicine (SEACSM), Greenville, SC, February 11-13, 2010.
• Groff, D., Battaglini, C., and Sipe, C. Increasing psychophysiological functioning in breast cancer survivors. Leisure Research Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT, October 13-16, 2009.
• Groff, D., & Battaglini, C. The role of recreation therapy in facilitating spirituality and well-being. Leisure Research Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT, October 13-16, 2009.
• Battaglini, C., Groff, D., Anderson, M., & Hackney, A. C. (2008). The effects of a six weeks integrated exercise and recreation therapy intervention on stress hormones and heart rhythms in breast cancer survivors. Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology, 6(4), p. 190.
• Groff, D., Battaglini, C., Anderson, M., Hackney, A. C., & Alsobrooks, A. (2008). The effects of a 6 week integrated exercise and recreation therapy on heart rhythms and quality of life of breast cancer survivors. Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology, 6(4), p. 189.
• Groff, D., Battaglini, C., Mercer, V., Evans, E., Anderson, M., Wallace, J., Peppercorn, J., & Hackney, A.C. (2008). Get REAL & HEEL Breast Cancer Program: Preliminary Results Annual Scientific Retreat: Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC, June 9th, 2008.
• Evans, E.S., Battaglini, C., Groff, D., & Hackney, A. C. (2008). Cardiovascular and Blood Lactate Responses to Low, Moderate, and High Intensity Aerobic Exercise in Breast Cancer Patients. Annual Scientific Retreat: Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC, June 9th, 2008
• Groff, G., Battaglini, C. (2008). Using recreation therapy to improve the well-being and heart rate coherence in women with breast cancer. Abstracts from the 2008 American Therapeutic Recreation Association Research Institute. p. 16-19.
• Battaglini, C. & Groff, D. Cancer and exercise: How can we make it available to survivors? American College of Sports Medicine, 12th Annual Health & Fitness Summit, Long Beach, CA, March, 24-27, 2008.
• Battaglini, C., Shea, T., Garcia, R., Evans, E., and A.C. Hackney, FACSM. Exercise Impact on Selected Physiological, Psychological, and Inflammatory Markers in Acute Leukemia Patients Undergoing Induction, American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, May 28-31, 2008.
• Groff, D. & Battaglini, C. (2007). Surviving with cancer: Facilitating active lifestyles and quality of life. National Recreation and Parks Association Conference, September 27, Indianapolis, IN, 2007. p. 64
• Harrington, S., Thigpen, C., Michener, L., Battaglini, C., Groff, D., Padua, D. Shoulder impairments and shoulder function in breast cancer survivors. American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Section Meeting (CSM), Abstract ID 372894, Nashville, TN, Feb, 6-9, 2008.
• Groff, D., Battaglini, C., & Peppercorn, J. (2007). A post-treatment individualized prescriptive exercise and recreation therapy intervention for breast cancer patients. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2007 ASCO Annual Meeting Proceedings Part I. Vol 25, No. 18S (June 20 Supplement), 2007: 19637
• Battaglini, C., Brustad, B., Shea, T., Garcia, R., Creedle, C., Strader, J., Groff, D., & Hackney, A.C. (2007). Acute Leukemia Patients: the effect of an individualized exercise prescription on selected psychological parameters. 12th European Congress of Sport Psychology, abstract ID 1028, Halkidiki, Greece, Sept. 2007.
• Battaglini, C. Exercise and Cancer: Becoming aware of the implications of working with a cancer client, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), 11th Annual Health & Fitness Summit, pg 15, Dallas, TX, 2007.
• Battaglini, C. and Dennehy, C. Randomized Controlled Study on the Effects of Prescriptive Exercise on Lean Mass and Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), 43rd Annual Meeting, ASCO Proceedings, abstract 32889, Chicago, IL, 2007.
• Garcia R., Creedle C., and Battaglini, C. Nursing Role in a Pilot Study on the Administration of Exercise in Acute Leukemia Patients During Chemotherapy, Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) 32nd Annual Congress, Las Vegas, NV, 2007.
• Groff, D., & Battaglini, C. (2006). Treating breast cancer through recreation therapy and exercise. National Recreation and Park Association Conference – National Therapeutic Recreation Association Poster Session.
• Groff, D., & Battaglini, C. Exploring New Complementary Medicine Interventions for Breast Cancer Survivors, North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association, 16th Annual Conference (NCRTA), Asheville, NC, 2006.
• Battaglini, C., Shea T., Garcia, R., Creedle, C., Starder, J., Gregory, B., and A.C. Hackney. Administration of Exercise in Acute Leukemia Patients During Chemotherapy: A Preliminary study, International Congress Polish Society of Sports Medicine, 10(1-2):s54 (Medicina Sportiva), Poland, Krakow, 2006.
• Battaglini, C., Bottaro, M., Dennehy, C., Barfoot, Shields, E., Kirk, D., and A.C. Hackney. Os Efeitos do Treinamento Resistido na Composicao Corporal de Pacientes Portadores de Cancer de Mama, XI Congress of Sports Science and Physical Education, V.20, Suppl. N.5, pg, 291, Brazil, Sao Paulo, 2006.
• Battaglini, C., Dennehy, C., Hyslop, R., Schaffer, J., Kemme, D., and Heise, G. Os Efeitos de Atividades Fisicas Individualmente Prescrita nas Modificacoes de Massa Muscular e Fadiga em Pacientes Portadores de Cancer De Mama, Recebendo Tratamento (Referred). Revista Portuguesa de Ciencias do Desporto, (4), No 2, (supplemento), Portugal, Porto, 2004.
• Battaglini, C., Bottaro, M., Campbell, J., Novaes, J., and Simao, R. Atividades Fisicas e Niveis de Fadiga em Pacientes Portadores de Cancer. Revista Portuguesa de Ciencias do Desporto, (4), No 2, (supplemento), Portugal, Porto, 2004.