SynthesisJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2015
A systematic review and meta-analysis of social cognitive theory-based physical activity and/or nutrition behavior change interventions for cancer survivors.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
A Randomized Controlled Trial Adding Behavioural Counselling to Supervised Physical Activity in Cancer Survivors
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Multimodal Telerehabilitation of Rural Patients With Advanced Prostate Cancer
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Who cites it
190 citing papers in PubMed, 18 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 413 citations in OpenAlex.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of lifestyle interventions for informal caregivers of older adults: effects on behavioral change, mental health, and physical health.The Gerontologist · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of Cancer Rehabilitation Interventions for Women Treated for Gynaecological Cancers: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.Journal of clinical nursing · 2025Pooled it
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- Effectiveness of behaviour change techniques in lifestyle interventions for non-communicable diseases: an umbrella review.BMC public health · 2024Pooled it
- Theory-based physical activity and/or nutrition behavior change interventions for cancer survivors: a systematic review.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of internet-based digital health interventions on the physical activity and quality of life of colorectal cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Pooled it
- Physical activity behaviour change in people living with and beyond cancer following an exercise intervention: a systematic review.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2023Pooled it
- Investigating Web-Based Nutrition Education Interventions for Promoting Sustainable and Healthy Diets in Young Adults: A Systematic Literature Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Systematic Review of Behaviour Change Theories Implementation in Dietary Interventions for People Who Have Survived Cancer.Nutrients · 2021Pooled it
- Condom application skills and self-efficacy in youth: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2021Pooled it
- Are dietary interventions with a behaviour change theoretical framework effective in changing dietary patterns? A systematic review.BMC public health · 2020Pooled it
- Dietary interventions for adult cancer survivors.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2019Pooled it
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of maintenance of physical activity behaviour change in cancer survivors.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2019Pooled it
- A systematic review of physical activity-based behaviour change interventions reaching men with prostate cancer.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2018Pooled it
- Effects of Theory-Based Behavioral Interventions on Physical Activity Among Overweight and Obese Female Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.Integrative cancer therapies · 2018Pooled it
- Theory based interventions for caries related sugar intake in adults: systematic review.BMC psychology · 2017Pooled it
- Toward the optimal strategy for sustained weight loss in overweight cancer survivors: a systematic review of the literature.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2017Pooled it
- The impact of gynaecological cancer treatment on physical activity levels: a systematic review of observational studies.Brazilian journal of physical therapyPooled it
- The Impact of a Physical Activity Intervention on Cognitive and Mental Health Outcomes in Cancer Survivors.Psycho-oncology · 2026Trial
- Mechanism of an integrated PBL-KAP-AI spiral health education model for breast cancer patients.Frontiers in public health · 2025Trial
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
purposeLittle is known about how to improve and create sustainable lifestyle behaviors of cancer survivors. Interventions based on social cognitive theory (SCT) have shown promise. This review examined the effect of SCT-based physical activity and nutrition interventions that target cancer survivors and identified factors associated with their efficacy.
methodsA systematic search of seven databases identified randomized controlled trials that (i) targeted adult cancer survivors (any point from diagnosis); (ii) reported a primary outcome of physical activity, diet, or weight management; and (iii) included an SCT-based intervention targeting physical activity or diet. Qualitative synthesis and meta-analysis were conducted. Theoretical constructs and intervention characteristics were examined to identify factors associated with intervention efficacy.
resultsEighteen studies (reported in 33 publications) met review inclusion criteria. Meta-analysis (n = 12) revealed a significant intervention effect for physical activity (standardized mean difference (SMD) = 0.33; P < 0.01). Most studies (six out of eight) that targeted dietary change reported significant improvements in at least one aspect of diet quality. No SCT constructs were associated with intervention effects. There were no consistent trends relating to intervention delivery method or whether the intervention targeted single or multiple behaviors.
conclusionsSCT-based interventions demonstrate promise in improving physical activity and diet behavior in cancer survivors, using a range of intervention delivery modes. Further work is required to understand how and why these interventions offer promise for improving behavior. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: SCT-based interventions targeting diet or physical activity are safe and result in meaningful changes to diet and physical activity behavior that can result in health improvements.
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