ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2023
PERSPECTIVEs on supervised exercise programs in people with metastatic breast cancer- a qualitative study in four European countries.
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- Accelerating precision exercise medicine in cancer patients using pooled individual patient data: POLARIS experience.JNCI cancer spectrum · 2025Article
- Considerations for delivery of live-remote exercise for people with cancer in research and practice.Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Monographs · 2025Article
- 'As Important as Medication'. A Qualitative Investigation of the Beliefs, Barriers and Facilitators of Physical Activity for Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer.Psycho-oncology · 2025Article
- Overcome the Fear of Exercise in Patients With Bone Metastases: A Qualitative Study on Patients' Perception.Cancer medicine · 2025Article
- Acceptability of the Fit2ThriveMB mHealth physical activity promotion intervention in women with metastatic breast cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Metastatic breast cancer patients' preferences for exercise programs: a latent class analysis using data from a survey in five European countries.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Correspondence: work smart or work hard in patients with metastatic breast cancer: emphasizing the importance of immunological and lactate changes.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Article
- Perspectives of patients with metastatic breast cancer on physical exercise programs: results from a survey in five European countries.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeSupervised exercise is a potentially promising supportive care intervention for people with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), but research on the patients' perspective is limited. The aim of the current focus group study was to gain an in-depth understanding of MBC patients' perceived barriers, facilitators, and preferences for supervised exercise programs.
methodsEleven online focus groups with, in total, 44 MBC patients were conducted in four European countries (Germany, Poland, Spain, Sweden). Main topics of the semi-structured discussions covered attitudes towards participation in supervised exercise programs, perceived facilitators, experienced barriers, and exercise preferences. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, translated into English, and coded based on a preliminary coding framework, supplemented by themes emerging during the sessions. The codes were subsequently examined for interrelations and re-organized into overarching clusters.
resultsParticipants had positive attitudes towards exercise, but experienced physical limitations and insecurities that inhibited their participation. They expressed a strong desire for exercise tailored to their needs, and supervision by an exercise professional. Participants also highlighted the social nature of group training as an important facilitator. They had no clear preference for exercise type, but rather favored a mixture of different activities. Flexible training modules were considered helpful to increase exercise program adherence.
conclusionsMBC patients were generally interested in supervised exercise programs. They preferred group exercise that facilitates social interaction, but also expressed a need for individualized exercise programs. This suggests the relevance to develop flexible exercise programs that are adjusted to the individual's needs, abilities, and preferences.
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