ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2021
Determining patient needs to enhance exercise program implementation and uptake in rural settings for women after a cancer diagnosis.
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- Effectiveness of Physical Activity Interventions among Rural Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology · 2021Pooled it
- A Novel Telehealth Exercise Program Designed for Rural Survivors of Cancer With Cancer-Related Fatigue: Single-Arm Feasibility Trial.JMIR cancer · 2025Trial
- Pairing automated exercise coaching with patient-reported symptom monitoring: A way to nudge exercise uptake during cancer treatment?Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Trial
- Moderators of physical activity and quality of life response to a physical activity intervention for breast cancer survivors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Trial
- Physical activity among cancer survivors: do neighborhood walkability and metropolitan size play a role?Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Article
- "I Got My Trophy": The Story of Implementing a Neuro-Oncology Exercise Program from the Patient and Caregiver Lens-A Qualitative Study.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Article
- Health Perceptions and Practices of a Telewellness Fitness Program: Exploratory Case Study.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
- Evaluation of a Virtual Dance Class for Cancer Patients and Their Partners during the Corona Pandemic-A Real-World Observational Study.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2023Observational
- Psychosocial Determinants of Lifestyle Change after a Cancer Diagnosis: A Systematic Review of the Literature.Cancers · 2022Review
- Design and implementation of a standard care programme of therapeutic exercise and education for breast cancer survivors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
- Promoting Physical Activity in Rural Settings: Effectiveness and Potential Strategies.Translational journal of the American College of Sports Medicine · 2021Article
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purposeTo qualitatively explore exercise barriers and facilitators experienced by rural female cancer survivors from the program interventionist and recipient perspective for the purpose of enhancing exercise program implementation and uptake in rural settings.
methodsA descriptive qualitative study design was utilized. Focus groups were conducted prior to implementation of an evidence-based exercise program by a rural non-research cancer clinical site. Nineteen rural female cancer survivors (mean age = 61.7 ± 10.9 years) and 11 potential interventionists (mean age = 42.3 ± 15.3 years) completed focus groups (stratified by participant role). Focus groups were audio recorded, transcribed, coded, and analyzed using inductive thematic analysis with NVivo 11.
resultsCancer survivors identified 12 barrier themes (cancer specific adverse effects, lack of support, lack of knowledge, perceived negative aspects of exercise, cost, lack of resources, motivation, inconvenience, lack of program flexibility, time, weather, safety) and eight facilitator themes (knowledge, ease of access, resources, awareness, cost, options, organized, fun) related to exercise. Interventionists identified seven barrier themes (cost, transportation, lack of cancer survivor and interventionist knowledge, fear, motivation, lack of support, lack of resources) and four facilitator themes (resources, support, knowledge, motivation). Narratives revealed differing role-specific perspectives on shared themes between survivors and interventionists as well as potential implementation strategies for enhancing exercise participation and exercise program uptake among rural female cancer survivors.
conclusionExploring multi-level stakeholder perspectives on cancer survivors' exercise needs and related strategies yields important information for organizations to consider when implementing exercise programs in rural contexts.
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