ArticleJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2021
Physical activity recommendations for cancer survivors living with bony metastases: views of oncologic healthcare providers.
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- Personal and behavioural factors that influence physical activity in women living with metastatic breast cancer: a qualitative interview study.BMC cancer · 2025Article
- Exercise counselling and referral in cancer care: an international scoping survey of health care practitioners' knowledge, practices, barriers, and facilitators.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
- Exercise for people with bone metastases: MASCC endorsed clinical recommendations developed by the International Bone Metastases Exercise Working Group.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
- Exercise Recommendation for People With Bone Metastases: Expert Consensus for Health Care Providers and Exercise Professionals.JCO oncology practice · 2022Article
- Introduction to special section: Living with Incurable Cancer: Addressing Gaps in Cancer Survivorship.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposeThe potential of physical activity to improve function and quality of life of an individual with advanced cancer is now established. The purpose of this survey of oncologic healthcare providers (OHPs) is to understand their attitude towards physical activity for individuals living with bony metastases and to assess requirements to confidently provide physical activity recommendations.
methodsA web-based survey administered through Qualtrics™ included questions on participant demographics and attitude questions ranked on a Likert scale. Eligibility was a physician or nurse practitioner currently providing care in the cancer care system of a public healthcare system in Canada. 338 participants were identified and invited to participate in this survey.
resultsThe response rate was 34.6%. The majority of OHPs believed physical activity is important (89%) and safe (82%) in individuals living with bony metastases. OHPs agreed that these individuals looked to them for physical activity recommendations (74%) and that these recommendations would be followed (58%). Yet, 86% of OHPs felt they required more information before they could recommend physical activity to individuals living with bony metastases, and less than half (43%) of OHPs felt confident enough to prescribe physical activity.
conclusionsOHPs agree that physical activity for individuals living with bony metastatic cancer is beneficial and safe. However, OHPs are not confident in their ability to recommend physical activity to this population. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: There is a need to create physical activity guidelines for individuals living with bony metastases and improve access to rehabilitation services.
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