A focus group study exploring gynecological cancer survivors’ experiences and perceptions of participating in a RCT testing the efficacy of a home-based physical activity intervention

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 1697-1708 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. M. Donnelly ◽  
A. Lowe-Strong ◽  
J. P. Rankin ◽  
A. Campbell ◽  
J. M. Blaney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Gynecological Cancer ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Gynecological Cancer Survivors

scholarly journals Cancer-related psychosocial factors and self-reported changes in lifestyle among gynecological cancer survivors: cross-sectional analysis of PROFILES registry data

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin A. J. Driessen ◽  
Belle H. de Rooij ◽  
M. Caroline Vos ◽  
Dorry Boll ◽  
Johanna M. A. Pijnenborg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Initial Treatment ◽  
Gynecological Cancer ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Body Change ◽  
Change Concerns ◽  
Gynecological Cancer Survivors

Abstract Purpose Obesity is prevalent in gynecological cancer survivors and is associated with impaired health outcomes. Concerns due to cancer and its treatment may impact changes in lifestyle after cancer. This study aimed to assess the association between cancer-related psychosocial factors and changes in physical activity and diet, 18 months after initial treatment among gynecological cancer survivors. Methods Cross-sectional data from the ROGY Care study were used, including endometrial and ovarian cancer patients treated with curative intent. The Impact of Cancer Scale (IOCv2) was used to assess cancer-related psychosocial factors. Self-reported changes in nutrients/food groups and in physical activity post-diagnosis were classified into change groups (less/equal/more). Multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess associations. Results Data from 229 cancer survivors (59% endometrial, 41% ovarian, mean age 66 ± 9.5, 70% tumor stage I) were analyzed. In total, 20% reported to eat healthier from diagnosis up to 18 months after initial treatment, 17% reported less physical activity and 20% more physical activity. Health awareness (OR 2.79, 95% CI: 1.38; 5.65), body change concerns (OR 3.04 95% CI: 1.71; 5.39), life interferences (OR 4.88 95% 2.29; 10.38) and worry (OR 2.62, 95% CI: 1.42; 4.85) were significantly associated with less physical activity up to 18 months after initial treatment whereby gastrointestinal symptoms were an important confounder. Conclusion(s) This study underlines the need to raise awareness of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and to provide tailored lifestyle advice, taking into account survivors’ health awareness, body change concerns, life interferences, worry and gastrointestinal symptoms, in order to improve health behavior among gynecological cancer survivors. Trial Registration http://clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT01185626, August 20, 2010

scholarly journals Home-based physical activity intervention for colorectal cancer survivors

2011 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernardine M. Pinto ◽  
George D. Papandonatos ◽  
Michael G. Goldstein ◽  
Bess H. Marcus ◽  
Nancy Farrell
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Survivors ◽  
Home Based

scholarly journals Overcoming barriers to engagement and adherence to a home-based physical activity intervention for patients with heart failure: a qualitative focus group study

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. e036382
Author(s):  
Nduka C Okwose ◽  
Nicola O'Brien ◽  
Sarah Charman ◽  
Sophie Cassidy ◽  
David Brodie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Behavioural Intervention ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure

ObjectivesClinical guidelines recommend regular physical activity for patients with heart failure to improve functional capacity and symptoms and to reduce hospitalisation. Cardiac rehabilitation programmes have demonstrated success in this regard; however, uptake and adherence are suboptimal. Home-based physical activity programmes have gained popularity to address these issues, although it is acknowledged that their ability to provide personalised support will impact on their effectiveness. This study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators to engagement and adherence to a home-based physical activity programme, and to identify ways in which it could be integrated into the care pathway for patients with heart failure.DesignA qualitative focus group study was conducted. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.ParticipantsA purposive sample of 16 patients, 82% male, aged 68±7 years, with heart failure duration of 10±9 years were recruited.InterventionA 12-week behavioural intervention targeting physical activity was delivered once per week by telephone.ResultsTen main themes were generated that provided a comprehensive overview of the active ingredients of the intervention in terms of engagement and adherence. Fear of undertaking physical activity was reported to be a significant barrier to engagement. Influences of family members were both barriers and facilitators to engagement and adherence. Facilitators included endorsement of the intervention by clinicians knowledgeable about physical activity in the context of heart failure; ongoing support and personalised feedback from team members, including tailoring to meet individual needs, overcome barriers and increase confidence.ConclusionsEndorsement of interventions by clinicians to reduce patients’ fear of undertaking physical activity and individual tailoring to overcome barriers are necessary for long-term adherence. Encouraging family members to attend consultations to address misconceptions and fear about the contraindications of physical activity in the context of heart failure should be considered for adherence, and peer-support for long-term maintenance.Trial registration numberNCT03677271.

scholarly journals Perceptions of eHealth-Enabled Physical Activity Interventions Among Cancer Survivors: Mixed Methods Study

JMIR Cancer ◽  
10.2196/16469 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e16469
Author(s):  
Ciaran Haberlin ◽  
Dearbhaile M O' Donnell ◽  
Jonathan Moran ◽  
Julie Broderick
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Technical Specification ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
High Level ◽  
Motivating Factor

Background Achieving adequate levels of physical activity (PA) is especially important for cancer survivors to mitigate the side effects of cancer and its treatment as well as for other health benefits. Electronic health (eHealth)-based PA interventions may offer feasible alternatives to traditionally delivered programs and optimize physical recovery after a cancer diagnosis, but perspectives of cancer survivors on this new delivery medium have not been extensively explored. Objective The overall aim was to explore participants’ perspectives of eHealth-enabled PA interventions to inform the design of a future intervention among cancer survivors. Methods The study took place in a designated cancer center in Dublin, Ireland. A preceding questionnaire-based study was conducted primarily to establish interest in participating in subsequent eHealth-based studies. A follow-on focus group study was conducted to explore the concept of eHealth-based PA interventions for cancer survivors. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results The questionnaire-based study (N=102) indicated that participants had a high level of interest in participating in follow-on eHealth-based studies. The focus group study (n=23) indicated that, despite some trepidation, overall positivity was expressed by participants toward the concept of eHealth-based PA interventions. Four themes were generated: (1) Health impact, including PA as a barrier and as a motivating factor, (2) Education needs, which emphasized the need for integrated information about PA and to increase technical literacy, (3) Goal setting, which should be integrated within the technical specification as a motivating factor, and (4) Support needs, as well as the importance of personalized human interaction, in tandem with technology. Conclusions Qualitative research at the pretrial phase adds value to the design of a complex intervention and is especially useful in an area such as eHealth. The findings highlighted an interest in participating in eHealth-focused research as well as barriers, training needs, and key design features that can be applied to optimize the design of future eHealth-based PA interventions in cancer.

scholarly journals Cancer-related psychosocial factors and self-reported changes in lifestyle among gynecological cancer survivors: cross sectional analysis of PROFILES registry data

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin A. J. Driessen ◽  
Belle H. de Rooij ◽  
M. Caroline Vos ◽  
Dorry Boll ◽  
Johanna M.A. Pijnenborg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Gynecological Cancer ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Body Change ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Change Concerns ◽  
Gynecological Cancer Survivors

Abstract Purpose: Obesity is prevalent in gynecological cancer survivors and is associated with impaired health outcomes. Concerns due to cancer and its treatment may impact changes in lifestyle after cancer. This study aimed to assess the association between cancer-related psychosocial factors and changes in physical activity and diet, 18 months post-diagnosis among gynecological cancer survivors.Methods: Cross-sectional data from the ROGY care study were used, including endometrial and ovarian cancer patients treated with curative intent. The impact of cancer scale (IOCv2) was used to assess cancer-related psychosocial factors. Self-reported changes in nutrients/food groups and in physical activity post-diagnosis were classified into change groups (less/equal/more). Multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess associations.Results: Data from 229 cancer survivors (59% endometrial, 41% ovarian, mean age 66 ±9.5,70% tumor stage I) were analyzed. In total, 20% reported to eat healthier from diagnosis up to 18 months post-diagnosis, 17%reported less physical activity and 20% more physical activity. Health awareness, body change concerns, life interferences and worry were significantly associated with less physical activity up to 18 months post-diagnosis whereby gastrointestinal symptoms were an important confounder.Conclusion(s): This study underlines the need to raise awareness of the benefits of a healthylifestyle and to provide tailored lifestyle advice, taking into account survivors’ health awareness, body change concerns, life interferences, worry and gastrointestinalsymptoms, in order to improve health behavior among gynecological cancer survivors.Trial Registration: clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT01185626, August 20, 2010

scholarly journals Breast cancer survivors’ perspectives on a home-based physical activity intervention utilizing wearable technology

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 2885-2892 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renee L. Kokts-Porietis ◽  
Chelsea R. Stone ◽  
Christine M. Friedenreich ◽  
Alyssa Froese ◽  
Meghan McDonough ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Wearable Technology ◽  
Home Based
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