ArticleCancer nursing
Health behaviors, readiness to change, and interest in health promotion programs among smokers with lung cancer and their family members: a pilot study.
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A Dyad-based Multiple Behavior Intervention for Reducing Lung Cancer Symptoms - a Pilot Randomized Control Trial (Breathe Easier II)
Evaluating the Feasibility and Preliminary Effects of a Remotely Delivered Dyad-Based Intervention Incorporating Resistance Training to Improve Fitness in Individuals With Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer and in Their Partners
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 34 citations in OpenAlex.
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Abstract
backgroundThe diagnosis of lung cancer presents an opportunity to motivate individuals to adopt health-promoting behavior. Little attention has been given to using this opportunity to also motivate relatives to change their health behaviors.
objectivesThe objectives of this study were to describe health behaviors and readiness to change lifestyle, identify interest in health promotion programs, and examine concordance of health behaviors among smokers with lung cancer and their family members.
methodsCross-sectional data were collected once from 37 lung cancer patient-family member dyads. Standardized questionnaires were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics and percent agreement were used for analyses.
resultsLung cancer patients and their family members had high rates of continued smoking (43% vs 30%), low intake of fruits and vegetables (92% vs 95%), and high rates of physical inactivity (84% vs 84%). Patients and family members indicated readiness to change behaviors within the next 6 months ranging from 63% for physical activity, 73% for diet, and 88% to quit smoking for patients and 81% for physical activity, 58% for diet, and 91% to quit smoking for family members. Interest in participating in a multiple behavioral risk reduction program was high for patients and family members.
conclusionsThe majority of patients and their family members have multiple behavioral risk factors placing them at risk for poor health outcomes. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Oncology nurses are in a unique position to provide leadership in assessing health behaviors and implementing evidence-based interventions to enhance outcomes for patient-family member dyads with lung cancer.
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