Research - Selected Publications and Abstracts

Peer Reviewed Publications

• Battaglini, C.L. Physical Activity and Hematologic Cancer Survivorship; Physical Activity and Cancer: Recent Results in Cancer Research: Springer-Verlag; pp 275-304, 2011. 

• Battaglini, C., Naumman, F., Groff, D., Shields, E., and A.C. Hackney. Measuring body composition in breast cancer survivors, Oncol Nurs Forum., Vol.38 (4):283-290, 2011. 

• Harrington, S., Padua, D., Battaglini, C., Michener, L., Giuliani, C., Myers, J., and Groff, D. Comparison of shoulder kinematics, flexibility, strength, and function between breast cancer survivors and healthy participants, J Cancer Surviv. Jun;5(2):167-74, 2011. 

• Jones, L.W., Liang, Y., Pituskin, E., Battaglini C., Scott, J., Hornsby, W., and Haykowsky, M.   Effect of exercise training on cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with cancer: A meta-analyses. Oncologist. 16(1):112-20, 2011. 

• 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.  Am J. of Recreation Th. 9(4):39-46, 2011. 

• Tosti, K., Hackney, A.C., Battaglini, C., Evans, E., and Groff, D. Exercise in breast cancer patients and healthy controls: Energy substrate oxidation and blood lactate responses, Integr. Cancer Ther. Mar;10(1):6-15, 2010.

• Tolentino, G., Battaglini, C., Araujo, S., Otano, A., Conde, D., Oliveira, R. and Evans, E. Cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life analysis post-treatment in breast cancer survivors, J Psychosoc Oncol., 28(4):381-98, 2010. 

• Jones, L.W., Peppercorn, J., Scott, J., and Battaglini, C. Exercise therapy in the management of solid tumors. Curr Treat Options Oncol, 11(1-2):45-58, 2010. 

• Tolentino, G., Battaglini, C., Conde, D., Araujo, S., Otaño, A., and Oliveira, R. Câncer de mama e exercício físico: Aspectos atuais, Braz. J. Med., Vol. 67, No. 3, 78-81, 2010. 

• Groff, D., Battaglini, C., Sipe, C., Peppercorn, J., Anderson, M., and Hackney, A.C. Finding a new normal: Using recreation therapy to improve the well-being of women with breast cancer. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, 18, 40-52, 2010. 

• Lundberg, N., Groff, D., & Zabriskie, R. (2010). Psychological need satisfaction through sports participation among international athletes with cerebral palsy. Annals of Leisure Research. 13(1&2), 102-115.
• 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).
• Groff, D. , Battaglini, C., Sipe, C., Peppercorn, J., Anderson, M., & Hackney, A.C. (2009). "Finding a new normal": Using recreation therapy to improve the well-being of women with breast cancer. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, 18, 40-52.

Abstracts and Presentations

• Groff, D., Battaglini, C. (accepted September 21, 2011). Effects of recreation therapy and exercise on quality of life and distress in breast cancer survivors. American Therapeutic Recreation Society.
• Battaglini, C., Tysinger, D., Mercer, V., Groff, G. and McMurray, G. Examining Static and Dynamic Balance in Breast Cancer Survivors Using Inexpensive and Practically Sound Tests. American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, May 31- June 4, 2011.
• Evans, E., Battaglini, C., Groff, D., Shields, E. and A.C. Hackney. Factors Influencing Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors before Beginning Exercise and Recreation Therapy. American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, May 31- June 4, 2011.
• Battaglini, C. Cancer and Exercise. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Southeast Cohort 2011 Session. Ashville, NC, May 9-10, 2011.
• Battaglini, C. Physical activity and breast cancer survivors. 17th Annual Living With and Beyond Breast Cancer. Rex Cancer Center, Raleigh, NC, February 12, 2011.
• Groff, D., Battaglini, C. (October 19, 2010). Get REAL & HEEL Breast Cancer Program. Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network Research Expo. UNC@Chapel Hill.
• Groff, D., Battaglini, C., & Alsobrooks, A. (October 27, 2010). Get REAL & HEEL: An integrated Aftercare breast cancer program. National Therapeutic Recreation Society. Minneapolis, MN.
• Groff, D., Battaglini, C., & Alsobrooks, A. (October 27, 2010). Promoting health in breast cancer survivors through community workshops. National Therapeutic Recreation Society. Minneapolis, MN.
  
• Battaglini, C. The role of exercise on alleviating cancer treatment-related side-effect during and post anti-cancer therapy. III International Congress of Physical Education and Quality of Life. Brasilia-DF, Brazil, May 27-30, 2010.
• Battaglini, C. The role of exercise physiologists on multi-disciplinary teams. III International Congress of Physical Education and Quality of Life. Brasilia-DF, Brazil, May 27-30, 2010.
• Battaglini, C. Exercise oncology: How to exercise a cancer patient. Southeast Hospital Health and Fitness Alliance (SEHFA), Medical Fitness Association 2010 Regional Chapter Meeting Chapel Hill, NC, May 12-14, 2010.
• Battaglini, C., Coping with cancer and cancer treatment-related side effect: The role of exercise. 2nd Annual Copying with Cancer Symposium Practical Strategies for Clinicians, Patients and Their Families, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Kitty Hawk, NC, April 30-May 1, 2010.
• Tosti, K., Battaglini, C., Evans, E., Groff, D., and A.C. Hackney. Substrate oxidation and blood lactate response to varying exercise intensity in breast cancer patients and healthy controls. Southeast American College of Sport Medicine (SEACSM), Greenville, SC, February 11-13, 2010.
• 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.
• Tolentino, G., Battaglini, C., Araújo, S., Otano, A., Conde, D., Oliveira, R., and Evans, E. Cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life analyses in post-treatment breast cancer survivors. 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.