ArticleJournal of geriatric oncology2020
Barriers and facilitators of adherence to a perioperative physical activity intervention for older adults with cancer and their family caregivers.
Article in Journal of geriatric oncology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06566976 (Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation in PAD), which is not on this map. Cited by 24 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation in PAD: A Randomized Exercise Intervention Trial (PREPARE-IT)
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24 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 43 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Feasibility of the Golf Recreational Exercise for Enhanced Survivorship in prostate cancer survivors undergoing hormone therapy.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- Mapping Family Involvement in Prehabilitation for Patients Undergoing Cancer Surgery: A Scoping Review.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Review
- Survival and Treatment Patterns in Stage II to III Esophageal Cancer.JAMA network open · 2024Article
- Participation and Compliance in a Multimodal Prehabilitation Program for Colorectal Cancer (PACE): A Qualitative Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2024Article
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- An Evaluation of Natural Environment Interventions for Informal Cancer Caregivers in the Community.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Review
- Factors influencing physical activity participation among people living with or beyond cancer: a systematic scoping review.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2021Article
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- Symptom and functional recovery monitoring in thoracic surgery.Journal of thoracic disease · 2020Review
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Abstract
purposePerioperative physical activity behavior change in older adults with cancer is complex. Identifying the barriers and facilitators to physical activity before and after surgery can help predict adherence and optimize outcomes. We aimed to determine the barriers and facilitators of adherence to a perioperative physical activity intervention in older adults with lung and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers and their family caregivers (FCGs).
methodsA qualitative analysis of physical therapy/occupational therapy (PT/OT) baseline geriatric/functional assessment and intervention sessions notes were undertaken (N = 34 dyads). Written text documents (N = 6 independent PT/OT notes per dyad) were transcribed into a spreadsheet for coding and thematic analysis. Content analysis qualitative approach was used to identify themes and guide data interpretation.
resultsTen themes for barriers and five themes for facilitators emerged, reflecting barriers to and facilitators of perioperative physical activity adherence. Primary barriers to adherence included comorbid health conditions, physical symptoms, functional limitations, anxiety, other roles and responsibilities, unexpected life events, lack of time and motivation, not accustomed to physical activity, and environment/weather. Facilitators that enabled intervention adherence included physical activity as part of routine, coping strategies, setting goals for motivation, social/family support, and experiencing benefits from walking.
conclusionsBarriers and facilitators to a perioperative physical activity is multidimensional, and focused on social-ecological determinants of health behaviors, including intrapersonal, interpersonal, and environmental factors. Perioperative physical activity interventions for older adults with cancer and their FCGs should integrate strategies to promote self-efficacy, support realistic activity goals, enhance motivation, and optimize social support.
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