scholarly journals A systematic review of behaviour change techniques used in interventions to increase physical activity among breast cancer survivors

Breast Cancer ◽  
2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Verity Hailey ◽  
Antonio Rojas-Garcia ◽  
Angelos P. Kassianos
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Intervention Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Behaviour Change Techniques ◽  
Screening Process

Abstract Background Despite evidence that physical activity (PA) can help reduce recurrence and mortality, many breast cancer survivors are less active than recommended levels. The aim of this systematic review is to advance our understanding of which behaviour change techniques (BCTs) have been used in interventions promoting breast cancer survivors’ PA and to evaluate their potential to increase PA. Methods A systematic search was conducted in five databases (Medline; PsycInfo; Embase; CINAHL and Scopus) for studies published between 2005 and 2019. Following a rigorous screening process, 27 studies were retained. These were reviewed and analysed for quality, coded for BCTs (k = 0.65) and interventions categorised according to their potential to increase PA using an established methodology. Results The majority of studies were moderate quality (64%). Demonstration on how to perform the behaviour was the most commonly used BCT (n = 23). Adding objects to the environment, (pedometer or accelerometer) was the BCT with the highest potential to increase PA. This was followed by, goal setting and self-monitoring of behaviour. A theory-based approach to evaluation was used in only 59% (n = 16) of the studies. Conclusions The results of this review inform which BCTs have the potential to increase PA for breast cancer survivors and inform intervention development. Future research, is encouraged to properly report intervention procedures around dose and frequency of intervention components to allow for review and replication.

Physical activity and biomarkers in breast cancer survivors: A systematic review

Maturitas ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 134-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Löf ◽  
Katrin Bergström ◽  
Elisabete Weiderpass
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors

Physical activity in breast cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis on overall and breast cancer survival

The Breast ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 144-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria-Eleni Spei ◽  
Evangelia Samoli ◽  
Francesca Bravi ◽  
Carlo La Vecchia ◽  
Christina Bamia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Survival ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Breast Cancer Survival

Mediators of a Randomized Controlled Physical Activity Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors

2006 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn Rabin ◽  
Bernardine M. Pinto ◽  
Georita M. Frierson
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Intervention Effects ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Physical activity (PA) interventions diminish some of the physical and psychosocial sequelae of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. To increase intervention efficacy and portability, it is necessary to determine the factors mediating intervention effects on physical and psychosocial outcomes. This study presents mediator analyses from a randomized controlled trial of a home-based PA intervention (focused primarily on brisk walking) for breast cancer survivors. Eighty-six survivors were randomized to PA or contact control groups (mean age = 53.42 years, SD = 9.08 and 52.86 years, SD = 10.38 respectively; mean time since diagnosis < 2 years). The PA intervention was based on the transtheoretical model (TTM). Kraemerʼs approach was used to test hypothesized mediators. TTM variables did not mediate intervention effects on PA. Data indicate that increases in moderate-intensity PA and improved fitness may mediate intervention effects on vigor (β = .21; p = .01) and fatigue (β = .24; p = .05) and suggest the value of future research on these potential mediators.

Behaviour change techniques in physical activity interventions for men with prostate cancer: A systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Hallward ◽  
Nisha Patel ◽  
Lindsay R Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Behaviour Change Techniques ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Improve Prostate Cancer

Physical activity interventions can improve prostate cancer survivors’ health. Determining the behaviour change techniques used in physical activity interventions can help elucidate the mechanisms by which an intervention successfully changes behaviour. The purpose of this systematic review was to identify and evaluate behaviour change techniques in physical activity interventions for prostate cancer survivors. A total of 7 databases were searched and 15 studies were retained. The studies included a mean 6.87 behaviour change techniques (range = 3–10), and similar behaviour change techniques were implemented in all studies. Consideration of how behaviour change techniques are implemented may help identify how behaviour change techniques enhance physical activity interventions for prostate cancer survivors.

scholarly journals An evaluation of the behaviour-change techniques used on Canadian cancer centre Web sites to support physical activity behaviour for breast cancer survivors

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 477 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.D. Sylvester ◽  
K. Zammit ◽  
A.J. Fong ◽  
C.M. Sabiston
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Editorial Policy ◽  
Physical Activity Behaviour ◽  
Behaviour Change Techniques ◽  
Cancer Centre ◽  
Activity Behaviour

Background Cancer centre Web sites can be a useful tool for distributing information about the benefits of physical activity for breast cancer (bca) survivors, and they hold potential for supporting health behaviour change. However, the extent to which cancer centre Web sites use evidence-based behaviour change techniques to foster physical activity behaviour among bca survivors is currently unknown. The aim of our study was to evaluate the presentation of behaviour-change techniques on Canadian cancer centre Web sites to promote physical activity behaviour for bca survivors.Methods All Canadian cancer centre Web sites (n = 39) were evaluated by two raters using the Coventry, Aberdeen, and London–Refined (calo-re) taxonomy of behaviour change techniques and the eEurope 2002 Quality Criteria for Health Related Websites. Descriptive statistics were calculated.Results The most common behaviour change techniques used on Web sites were providing information about consequences in general (80%), suggesting goal-setting behaviour (56%), and planning social support or social change (46%). Overall, Canadian cancer centre Web sites presented an average of M = 6.31 behaviour change techniques (of 40 that were coded) to help bca survivors increase their physical activity behaviour. Evidence of quality factors ranged from 90% (sites that provided evidence of readability) to 0% (sites that provided an editorial policy).Conclusions Our results provide preliminary evidence that, of 40 behaviour-change techniques that were coded, fewer than 20% were used to promote physical activity behaviour to bca survivors on cancer centre Web sites, and that the most effective techniques were inconsistently used. On cancer centre Web sites, health promotion specialists could focus on emphasizing knowledge mobilization efforts using available research into behaviour-change techniques to help bca survivors increase their physical activity.

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