ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2013
Cancer caregivers' perceptions of an exercise and nutrition program.
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- A Systematic Review of Dietary Interventions for Cancer Survivors and Their Families or Caregivers.Nutrients · 2023Pooled it
- Systematic Review of Exercise for Caregiver-Care Recipient Dyads: What Is Best for Spousal Caregivers-Exercising Together or Not at All?The Gerontologist · 2021Pooled it
- Informal cancer caregivers' perceptions on dyadic exercise with their care recipients.Canadian oncology nursing journal = Revue canadienne de nursing oncologique · 2025Article
- Exercise social support, barriers, and instructions in venous thromboembolism survivors: a descriptive study.Research and practice in thrombosis and haemostasis · 2023Article
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- A systematic scoping review of post-treatment lifestyle interventions for adult cancer survivors and family members.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2022Article
- Study protocol: One plus one can be greater than two-Ecological momentary assessment for Black prostate cancer survivors and partners.PloS one · 2021Article
- Engagement in a digital health physical activity program, TPA4You, among older family care partners of persons with heart failure: A Scenario-based design.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Article
- "We Don't Take Care of Ourselves": A Qualitative Study on Self-Management Challenges and Health Needs Among Older Family Care Partners of Persons With Heart Failure.Research in gerontological nursingArticle
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Abstract
purposeLittle research has addressed exercise and nutrition-based interventions for cancer caregivers. This study explored cancer caregivers' perceptions of participating in a structured exercise and nutrition program alongside cancer survivors for whom they provided care.
methodsIn-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted by one interviewer with 12 cancer caregivers about their experiences participating in a structured, 12-week exercise and nutrition program designed for cancer survivors and caregivers to complete concurrently. Interviews were conducted until data saturation was reached.
resultsInductive content analysis from individual interviews indicated three separate, but interrelated, themes: (1) the program was a positive mechanism through which caregivers shared and supported the cancer journey concurrently with survivors, (2) the program led to perceived physical and psychological benefits for both caregivers and survivors, and (3) participants perceived that participation in the program led to feeling increased social support in their caregiving duties.
conclusionsFindings from this study suggest that participating in an exercise- and nutrition-based intervention is viewed positively by caregivers and that the outcomes are seen as beneficial to both caregivers and survivors. Interventions that address the health needs of both members of the caregiver-survivor dyad should continue to be encouraged by allied health professionals.
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