Acceptability of a text message-delivered physical activity and dietary behavior change intervention in breast cancer survivors

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. S176 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Spark ◽  
B. Fjeldsoe ◽  
M. Reeves ◽  
E. Eakin
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Dietary Behavior ◽  
Behavior Change Intervention ◽  
Dietary Behavior Change

scholarly journals Reduced Barriers Mediated Physical Activity Maintenance Among Breast Cancer Survivors

2011 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Q. Rogers ◽  
Stephen Markwell ◽  
Patricia Hopkins-Price ◽  
Sandy Vicari ◽  
Kerry S. Courneya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Intervention Effect ◽  
To Receive

To better understand mechanisms of physical activity (PA) behavior change in breast cancer survivors, we examined mediation of a successful PA behavior change intervention by social cognitive theory (SCT) constructs. Our exploratory study randomized 41 breast cancer survivors to receive the 3-month intervention (INT) or usual care (UC). We used the Freedman and Schatzkin approach to examine mediation of intervention effect on PA 3 months postintervention by changes in SCT constructs from baseline to immediately postintervention. Compared with UC, the INT group reported lower barriers interference (mean difference = −7.8, 95% CI [−15.1, −0.4], d = −0.67, p = .04) and greater PA enjoyment (mean difference = 0.7, 95% CI [0, 1.5], d = 0.61, p = .06). Barriers interference mediated 39% (p = .004) of the intervention effect on PA 3 months postintervention. PA enjoyment was not a significant mediator. Reducing barriers to PA partially explained our intervention effect.

scholarly journals A Personalized Physical Activity Coaching App for Breast Cancer Survivors: Design Process and Early Prototype Testing (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Monteiro-Guerra ◽  
Gabriel Ruiz Signorelli ◽  
Shreya Tadas ◽  
Enrique Dorronzoro Zubiete ◽  
Octavio Rivera Romero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
System Usability Scale

BACKGROUND Existing evidence supports the many benefits of physical activity (PA) in breast cancer survival. However, few breast cancer survivors adhere to the recommended levels of activity. A PA coaching app that provides personalized feedback, guidance, and motivation to the user might have the potential to engage these individuals in a more active lifestyle, in line with the general recommendations. To develop a successful tool, it is important to involve the end users in the design process and to make theoretically grounded design decisions. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to execute the design process and early prototype evaluation of a personalized PA coaching app for posttreatment breast cancer survivors. In particular, the study explored a design combining behavioral theory and tailored coaching strategies. METHODS The design process was led by a multidisciplinary team, including technical and health professionals, and involved input from a total of 22 survivors. The process comprised 3 stages. In stage 1, the literature was reviewed and 14 patients were interviewed to understand the needs and considerations of the target population toward PA apps. In stage 2, the global use case for the tool was defined, the features were ideated and refined based on theory, and a digital interactive prototype was created. In stage 3, the prototype went through usability testing with 8 patients and was subjected to quality and behavior change potential evaluations by 2 human-computer interaction experts. RESULTS The design process has led to the conceptualization of a personalized coaching app for walking activities that addresses the needs of breast cancer survivors. The main features of the tool include a training plan and schedule, adaptive goal setting, real-time feedback and motivation during walking sessions, activity status through the day, activity history, weekly summary reports, and activity challenges. The system was designed to measure users’ cadence during walking, use this measure to infer their training zone, and provide real-time coaching to control the intensity of the walking sessions. The outcomes from user testing and expert evaluation of the digital prototype were very positive, with scores from the system usability scale, mobile app rating scale, and app behavior change scale of 95 out of 100, 4.6 out of 5, and 15 out of 21, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Implementing a user-centered design approach for the development and early evaluation of an app brings essential considerations to tailor the solution to the user’s needs and context. In addition, informing the design on behavioral and tailored coaching theories supports the conceptualization of the PA coaching system. This is critical for optimizing the usability, acceptability, and long-term effectiveness of the tool. After successful early in-laboratory testing, the app will be developed and evaluated in a pilot study in a real-world setting.

scholarly journals A Personalized Physical Activity Coaching App for Breast Cancer Survivors: Design Process and Early Prototype Testing

10.2196/17552 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. e17552
Author(s):  
Francisco Monteiro-Guerra ◽  
Gabriel Ruiz Signorelli ◽  
Shreya Tadas ◽  
Enrique Dorronzoro Zubiete ◽  
Octavio Rivera Romero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
System Usability Scale

Background Existing evidence supports the many benefits of physical activity (PA) in breast cancer survival. However, few breast cancer survivors adhere to the recommended levels of activity. A PA coaching app that provides personalized feedback, guidance, and motivation to the user might have the potential to engage these individuals in a more active lifestyle, in line with the general recommendations. To develop a successful tool, it is important to involve the end users in the design process and to make theoretically grounded design decisions. Objective This study aimed to execute the design process and early prototype evaluation of a personalized PA coaching app for posttreatment breast cancer survivors. In particular, the study explored a design combining behavioral theory and tailored coaching strategies. Methods The design process was led by a multidisciplinary team, including technical and health professionals, and involved input from a total of 22 survivors. The process comprised 3 stages. In stage 1, the literature was reviewed and 14 patients were interviewed to understand the needs and considerations of the target population toward PA apps. In stage 2, the global use case for the tool was defined, the features were ideated and refined based on theory, and a digital interactive prototype was created. In stage 3, the prototype went through usability testing with 8 patients and was subjected to quality and behavior change potential evaluations by 2 human-computer interaction experts. Results The design process has led to the conceptualization of a personalized coaching app for walking activities that addresses the needs of breast cancer survivors. The main features of the tool include a training plan and schedule, adaptive goal setting, real-time feedback and motivation during walking sessions, activity status through the day, activity history, weekly summary reports, and activity challenges. The system was designed to measure users’ cadence during walking, use this measure to infer their training zone, and provide real-time coaching to control the intensity of the walking sessions. The outcomes from user testing and expert evaluation of the digital prototype were very positive, with scores from the system usability scale, mobile app rating scale, and app behavior change scale of 95 out of 100, 4.6 out of 5, and 15 out of 21, respectively. Conclusions Implementing a user-centered design approach for the development and early evaluation of an app brings essential considerations to tailor the solution to the user’s needs and context. In addition, informing the design on behavioral and tailored coaching theories supports the conceptualization of the PA coaching system. This is critical for optimizing the usability, acceptability, and long-term effectiveness of the tool. After successful early in-laboratory testing, the app will be developed and evaluated in a pilot study in a real-world setting.

scholarly journals Breast Cancer Survivors’ Exercise Preferences Before And After An Exercise Behavior Change Intervention

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (8S) ◽  
pp. 472-472
Author(s):  
Erica A. Schleicher ◽  
Edward McAuley ◽  
Kerry Courneya ◽  
Philip Anton ◽  
Diane Ehlers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Exercise Behavior ◽  
Behavior Change Intervention ◽  
Before And After
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