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ArticlePilot and feasibility studies2023

The online delivery of exercise oncology classes supported with health coaching: a parallel pilot randomized controlled trial.

Maximilian Eisele, Andrew J Pohl, Meghan H McDonough, Margaret L McNeely, Manuel Ester, Julia T Daun, Rosie Twomey, S Nicole Culos-Reed

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Article in Pilot and feasibility studies, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04751305 (The Feasibility of a Remote Maintenance Exercise Program for Cancer Survivors Supported by Health Coaching.), which is not on this map. Cited by 8 papers.

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0cells of the map it votes in
8citing papers in PubMed
2.5field-weighted citation impact, top 10% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT04751305 nacompletednot on this map

The Feasibility of a Remote Maintenance Exercise Program for Cancer Survivors Supported by Health Coaching.

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of CalgaryRan2020 to 2020Enrolled39ConditionsCancer SurvivorsArmsHealth Coaching, Online delivered Exercise Classes
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. 'Making a connection': a qualitative study of experiences from a cancer telerehabilitation program.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024
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  5. Evaluation of a community-based remotely delivered exercise program (2Unstoppable Strong) for women diagnosed with cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Maximilian EiseleFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada. Maximilian.eisele@ucalgary.ca.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4735-4431
Andrew J PohlFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Meghan H McDonoughFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Margaret L McNeelyDepartment of Physical Therapy & Oncology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Manuel EsterFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Julia T DaunFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Rosie TwomeyFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
S Nicole Culos-ReedFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
University of Calgary · CAAlberta Health Services · CAUniversity of Alberta · CA

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe primary objective was to investigate the feasibility of a synchronous, online-delivered, group-based, supervised, exercise oncology maintenance program supported with health coaching.

methodsParticipants had previously completed a 12-week group-based exercise program. All participants received synchronous online delivered exercise maintenance classes, and half were block randomized to receive additional weekly health coaching calls. A class attendance rate of ≥ 70%, a health coaching completion rate of ≥ 80%, and an assessment completion rate of ≥ 70% were set as markers of feasibility. Additionally, recruitment rate, safety, and fidelity of the classes and health coaching calls were reported. Post-intervention interviews were performed to further understand the quantitative feasibility data. Two waves were conducted - as a result of initial COVID-19 delays, the first wave was 8 weeks long, and the second wave was 12 weeks long, as intended.

resultsForty participants (n

conclusionThe synchronous online delivery and assessment of an exercise oncology maintenance class with health coaching support was feasible for individuals living with and beyond cancer. Providing feasible, safe, and effective exercise online to individuals living with cancer may support increased accessibility. For example, online may provide an accessible alternative for those living in rural/remote locations as well as for those who may be immunocompromised and cannot attend in-person classes. Health coaching may additionally support individuals' behavior change to a healthier lifestyle.

trial registrationThe trial was retrospectively registered (NCT04751305) due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation that precipitated the rapid switch to online programming.

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Cancer survivorsExerciseHealth coachingMaintenancemHealthOnline deliveryPhysical activity

Identifiers

PMID37173764
PMCPMC10175911
OpenAlexW4376278943

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