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ArticleIntegrative cancer therapies2015

Clinical care providers' perspectives on body size and weight management among long-term cancer survivors.

Allison M Baker, Katherine C Smith, Kisha I Coa, Kathy J Helzlsouer, Laura E Caulfield, Kimberly S Peairs, Lillie D Shockney, Ann C Klassen

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  4. Adopting a systems-thinking approach to optimise dietary and exercise referral practices for cancer survivors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024
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  5. Diet and exercise advice and referrals for cancer survivors: an integrative review of medical and nursing perspectives.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022
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8 authors.

Allison M BakerDrexel University School of Public Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Katherine C SmithThe Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Kisha I CoaThe Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Kathy J HelzlsouerThe Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Laura E CaulfieldThe Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Kimberly S PeairsThe Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Lillie D ShockneyThe Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Ann C KlassenDrexel University School of Public Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA ack57@drexel.edu.

Funding

INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY FELLOWSHIPT32CA009314 · NCI · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · PI Corinne E. Joshu, Meghan Bridgid Moran · 1985 to 2026
$11.2M
Eating for Life: Dietary Behaviors Among Long Term Cancer SurvivorsR21CA152789 · NCI · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · PI SMITH, KATHERINE CLEGG · 2011 to 2012
$403k
NCI NIH HHS 1R21CA152789NCI NIH HHS R21 CA152789NCI NIH HHS T32 CA009314
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo examine clinical care providers' perspectives on cancer survivors' body size and weight management. STUDY

designIn-depth, semi-structured, qualitative interviews.

methodsInterviews were conducted with 33 providers (eg. oncologists, surgeons, primary care providers, nurses, dietitians) across academic and community clinical settings. They were transcribed, coded, and analyzed thematically using constant comparative analysis.

resultsProviders conceptualized weight in relation to acute treatment, cancer outcomes, or overall health/comorbidities. These patterns were reflected in their reported framing of weight discussions, although providers indicated that they counsel patients on weight to varying extents. Perspectives differed based on professional roles and patient populations. Providers reported that survivors are motivated to lose weight, particularly due to comorbidity concerns, but face numerous barriers to doing so.

conclusionProviders described survivor-level and capacity-level factors influencing survivors' weight management. Differences by provider type highlighted the role of provider knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs in clinical encounters. Opportunities for research and intervention include developing and disseminating evidence-based clinical resources for weight management among cancer survivors, addressing capacity barriers, and exploring communication strategies at interpersonal and population levels.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelSurvivorsBody SizeBody WeightExerciseHumansInterviews as TopicNeoplasmsWeight Lossbody sizecancer survivorsclinicianshealth communicationweight management

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PMID25716349
PMCPMC4617386

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