Observational studySupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2019
"Kicked out into the real world": prostate cancer patients' experiences with transitioning from hospital-based supervised exercise to unsupervised exercise in the community.
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- Short- and long-term effectiveness of physical activity interventions for women living with and beyond breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Breast cancer (Tokyo, Japan) · 2026Pooled it
- Qualitative studies on men with prostate cancer: a systematic meta-synthesis.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2025Pooled it
- A qualitative study of cancer survivors' exercise behaviour 4 months after a telerehabilitation program.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Trial
- Determinants of physical activity maintenance and the acceptability of a remote coaching intervention following supervised exercise oncology rehabilitation: a qualitative study.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Trial
- 'Making a connection': a qualitative study of experiences from a cancer telerehabilitation program.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Trial
- Effects of remote coaching following supervised exercise oncology rehabilitation on physical activity levels, physical fitness, and patient-reported outcomes: a randomised controlled trial.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2024Trial
- Outcomes of a text message, Fitbit, and coaching intervention on physical activity maintenance among cancer survivors: a randomized control pilot trial.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2020Trial
- Participation and satisfaction of prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy participating in a virtual supervised group exercise service.BJUI compass · 2026Article
- Follow-up effects of exercise-based interventions on physical performance in cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Review
- Milestones and turning points in the experience of physical activity throughout cancer care: a qualitative study to inform physical activity promotion.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Article
- Determinants of exercise adherence and maintenance for cancer survivors: Implementation of a community-based group exercise program. A qualitative feasibility study.PEC innovation · 2022Article
- Exercise Adherence in Men with Prostate Cancer Undergoing Androgen Deprivation Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Cancers · 2022Review
- Easier in Practice Than in Theory: Experiences of Coaches in Charge of Community-Based Soccer Training for Men with Prostate cancer-A Descriptive Qualitative Study.Sports medicine - open · 2022Article
- Barriers and facilitators related to undertaking physical activities among men with prostate cancer: a scoping review.Prostate cancer and prostatic diseases · 2021Article
- Feasibility of a Remotely Delivered Strength and Balance Training Program for Older Adults with Cancer.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2021Article
- Social support and physical activity for cancer survivors: a qualitative review and meta-study.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2021Review
- Reliability of graded cycling test with talk test and 30-s chair-stand test in men with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021Article
- Fitness for all: how do non-disabled people respond to inclusive fitness centres?BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2021Article
- Barriers to, and Facilitators of, Exercising in Fitness Centres among Adults with and without Physical Disabilities: A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Efficiency of an Optimized Care Organization in Fibromyalgia Patients: The From Intent to Move (FIMOUV) Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial.Frontiers in public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposeRegular exercise is recommended to mitigate the adverse effects of androgen deprivation therapy in men with prostate cancer. The purpose of this study was to explore the experience of transition to unsupervised, community-based exercise among men who had participated in a hospital-based supervised exercise programme in order to propose components that supported transition to unsupervised exercise.
methodsParticipants were selected by means of purposive, criteria-based sampling. Men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy who had completed a 12-week hospital-based, supervised, group exercise intervention were invited to participate. The programme involved aerobic and resistance training using machines and included a structured transition to a community-based fitness centre. Data were collected by means of semi-structured focus group interviews and analysed using thematic analysis.
resultsFive focus group interviews were conducted with a total of 29 men, of whom 25 reported to have continued to exercise at community-based facilities. Three thematic categories emerged: Development and practice of new skills; Establishing social relationships; and Familiarising with bodily well-being. These were combined into an overarching theme: From learning to doing. Components suggested to support transition were as follows: a structured transition involving supervised exercise sessions at a community-based facility; strategies to facilitate peer support; transferable tools including an individual exercise chart; and access to 'check-ups' by qualified exercise specialists.
conclusionsHospital-based, supervised exercise provides a safe learning environment. Transferring to community-based exercise can be experienced as a confrontation with the real world and can be eased through securing a structured transition, having transferable tools, sustained peer support and monitoring.
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