ArticleJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2023
The promotion of homebased physical activity for people with lung cancer and cachexia, a qualitative study of healthcare professionals, patients and carers.
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- Multicomponent Interventions for Adults With Cancer Cachexia: A Systematic Review.Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2025Pooled it
- "It gave me a sense of achievement and a sense of purpose"-a qualitative study of patient experiences of a virtually supervised exercise program for adults with advanced cancer and cachexia.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Trial
- Social support, health behavior self-efficacy, and anxiety on physical activity levels among lung cancer survivors: a structural equation modeling.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Cultural preferences and compensatory behaviors: a qualitative study of physical activity among Chinese lung cancer survivors undergoing chemotherapy.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Correlation between cancer cachexia and psychosocial impact in older patients with advanced lung cancer undergoing chemotherapy.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Article
- Global cancer burdens related to human behaviors in 1990-2044: a population-based cross-sectional and forecast study.Journal of the National Cancer Center · 2025Article
- Toward a holistic understanding of cancer cachexia: Application of the human response to illness model.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2023Review
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Abstract
purposeThere is some evidence of the benefits of physical activity (PA) in patients with lung cancer; however, there is a lack of understanding of acceptable PA for patients with established cachexia and how to facilitate sustainable behaviour change to promote PA. Therefore, this study explored the views of healthcare professionals (HP), patients with lung cancer and cachexia, and their carers on preferences for, barriers and facilitators of homebased PA.
methodsThis qualitative study involved ten telephone interviews with HPs and face-to-face interviews with seven patients with lung cancer and cachexia and their carers. Interviews were transcribed and analysed thematically. The Capability, Opportunity, Motivation and Behaviour (COM-B) model was used as a framework for the thematic cross-group analysis.
resultsThe types of homebased PA suggested by patients with lung cancer and cachexia (n = 7), their carers (n = 7) and HPs (n = 10) were functional, flexible, individualised and initially of short duration and low intensity. PA was influenced by themes within physical and psychological Capability, physical and social Opportunities as well as automatic and reflective Motivation.
conclusionBased on a behaviour change theory, principles to promote homebased PA were developed. These principles need to be integrated into tools to promote PA in people with lung cancer and weight loss. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: The application of the proposed principles by clinicians will promote physical activity, enhancing the function and wellbeing of patients with lung cancer and reducing burden on carers.
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