ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2024
"Fear of raising the problem without a solution": a qualitative study of patients' and healthcare professionals' views regarding the integration of routine support for physical activity within breast cancer care.
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- A systematic review of patient and healthcare professional perceptions of the barriers and facilitators to embedding exercise in the adjuvant cancer treatment pathway.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Pooled it
- 'Pushing the change': barriers, facilitators, and implementation plan for integrating individually tailored physical activity guidance in rheumatology practice.EULAR rheumatology open · 2026Article
- An App-Based Behavioral Support Intervention Promoting Physical Activity (APPROACH) in Patients Diagnosed With Breast, Prostate, or Colorectal Cancer: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- From Intention to Action: A Grounded Theory Study on the Staged Mechanisms of Postoperative Exercise Behavior Among Breast Cancer Patients.Patient preference and adherence · 2026Article
- Promoting Physical Activity to Cancer Survivors in Practice: Challenges and Solutions for Implementation.Cancers · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe benefits of physical activity across the cancer continuum for many adult cancers are well established. However, physical activity is yet to be routinely implemented into health services throughout the world. This study aims to explore patients' and healthcare professionals' views about integrating conversations and support for physical activity into routine care during treatment for breast cancer.
methodsHealthcare professionals and patients from across the UK living with or beyond breast cancer were invited to take part in semi-structured interviews that were conducted online. Recruitment for the study was advertised on social media, in cancer support groups and newsletters. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis.
resultsThree themes captured perceptions of integrating support for physical activity in routine breast cancer care among 12 health care professionals (who deliver breast cancer care) and 15 patients. Themes between healthcare professionals and patients overlapped, and therefore, combined themes are presented. These were: (1) current practice; (2) implementation in care and (3) training needs.
conclusionMany healthcare professionals who offer cancer care are reluctant to raise the topic of physical activity with patients, yet patients have suggested that they would like additional support to be physically active from their medical team. Providing healthcare professionals with education regarding the benefits of physical activity to reduce the risk of recurrence along with evidence based low-cost, remote interventions would allow them to integrate conversations about physical activity within routine cancer care for all patients.
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