Psychology and Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 19
Опубликована: Июнь 21, 2024
Objective
Physical
activity
(PA)
has
emerged
as
an
important
element
of
supportive
care
for
cancer
patients,
but
few
patients
engage
with
exercise.
Considering
that
autonomy
support
is
associated
healthy
lifestyles,
it
would
be
useful
to
know
the
specific
autonomy-supportive
techniques
can
help
encourage
PA
in
colorectal
(CRC)
patients.
This
study
aims
qualitatively
explore
perceptions
through
a
self-determination-theory-based
exercise
program
(FIT-CANCER)
CRC
during
chemotherapy
treatment.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
20(12), С. 6075 - 6075
Опубликована: Июнь 7, 2023
Breast
cancer
disproportionately
impacts
Native
Hawaiian,
CHamoru,
and
Filipino
women.
Few
culturally
informed
interventions
addressing
breast
survivors
exist
none
have
been
developed
or
tested
specifically
for
This
study
aimed
to
conduct
focus
groups
with
women
previously
diagnosed
inform
future
research
in
Guam
Hawai’i.
Convenience
sampling
grounded
theory
approaches
were
used.
Focus
group
sessions
conducted
during
summer
2023
included
questions
understand
the
barriers,
motivators,
implementation
recommendations
lifestyle
at
reducing
risk
recurrence
among
target
population.
Data
saturation
was
reached
after
a
total
of
seven
(an
average
four
survivors/group
per
site)
(three
Hawai’i
Guam),
which
represented
28
survivors.
Themes
from
emerged
around
developing
support
systems
other
survivors,
providing
physical
activity
nutrition
intervention
activities
materials
multiple
formats,
incorporating
foods
that
accommodate
side
effects
treatments
are
relevant.
The
desired
length
eight
weeks.
These
findings
will
development
feasibility
testing
Alberta
Cancer
Exercise
(ACE)
is
an
exercise
oncology
program
that
transitioned
from
in-person
to
online
delivery
during
COVID-19.
The
purpose
of
this
work
was
understand
participants’
experiences
in
both
modes.
Specifically,
survivors'
facilitators
and
barriers,
mode
preference,
experience
with
elements
targeting
behaviour
change
were
gathered.
A
retrospective
cohort
design
using
explanatory
sequential
mixed
methods
used.
57
participants
completed
a
survey,
19
subsequent,
optional
interviews
conducted.
Most
indicated
preferring
programs
(58%),
followed
by
(32%),
no
preference
(10%).
There
significantly
fewer
barriers
(i.e.,
commute
time)
(p<0.01),
but
also
social
support)
exercising
online.
Four
themes
generated
the
qualitative
data
surrounding
participant
Key
differences
highlighted
more
convenient
relative
socially
supportive
environment
in-person.
For
future
includes
solely
online,
focusing
on
building
support
sense
community
will
be
critical
optimizing
benefits.
Beyond
COVID-19
pandemic,
results
research
remain
relevant
as
we
aim
increase
reach
programming
underserved
populations
individuals
living
cancer.
Frontiers in Pediatrics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Март 22, 2024
Background
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
presented
major
challenges
to
clinical
practice
and
delivery
of
care
programs
throughout
all
health
systems.
Exercise
programs,
that
are
implemented
in
most
centers
for
pediatric
oncology
Germany,
a
relatively
new
program
however
with
high
impact
benefits.
Objective
consequences
the
on
availability
exercise
Germany
cancer
patients
survivors
unknown.
A
national
survey
analyzed
restrictions,
novel
approaches
scientific
research.
Method
two-stage
online
was
distributed
providers
(acute
clinics,
non-clinical
institutions,
rehabilitation
facilities)
via
established
Network
ActiveOncoKids.
Data
collected
during
2022
2023
using
combination
open
closed
questions.
Results
In
total,
n
=
27
(response
rate:
82%)
17
63%)
participated
first
second
survey,
respectively.
Findings
pointed
out
restrictions
85%
2020
2021,
slight
reductions
2022.
During
pandemic,
arose
within
offers
follow-up
declined
gradually.
Whereas
setting
acute
therapy
had
medium
or
minor
but
persisted
beyond.
Delivery
provided
necessitated
adaptions,
including
digital
methods,
supervised
interventions
from
distance
change
locations.
Discussion
findings
highlight
adaptability,
demand
potential
oncology.
We
assume
professionals
have
used
pandemic-related
review
modify
existing
concepts
made
adaptations
according
local
conditions
tools
provision
programs.
Nevertheless,
conspicuous
lack
exercise-related
become
evident
certain
survivors.
Further
expansion
is
imperative
address
accommodate
pertinent
needs.
ACSMʼs Health & Fitness Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
28(4), С. 21 - 30
Опубликована: Июнь 21, 2024
Apply
It!
By
reading
this
article,
health
and
fitness
professionals
will
gain
knowledge
in:
•
How
to
conduct
safe
online
assessments.
tailor
assessment
protocols
based
on
population
needs.
Technology
considerations
for
more
inclusive
efficient
implementation
of
Psychology and Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 19
Опубликована: Июнь 21, 2024
Objective
Physical
activity
(PA)
has
emerged
as
an
important
element
of
supportive
care
for
cancer
patients,
but
few
patients
engage
with
exercise.
Considering
that
autonomy
support
is
associated
healthy
lifestyles,
it
would
be
useful
to
know
the
specific
autonomy-supportive
techniques
can
help
encourage
PA
in
colorectal
(CRC)
patients.
This
study
aims
qualitatively
explore
perceptions
through
a
self-determination-theory-based
exercise
program
(FIT-CANCER)
CRC
during
chemotherapy
treatment.
