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ArticleJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2025

Cancer survivors' experiences of a physical activity program in primary care: a qualitative study.

Famke Huizinga, Eleonora A M Kieboom, Mathieu H G de Greef, Annemiek M E Walenkamp, Annette J Berendsen, Marjolein Y Berger, Daan Brandenbarg

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Famke HuizingaDepartment of Primary and Long-Term Care, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, PO Box 196, FA 21, 9700 AD, Groningen, The Netherlands. f.huizinga@umcg.nl.ORCID 0000-0001-9560-2394
Eleonora A M KieboomDepartment of Human Movement Sciences, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, PO Box 196, FA 23, 9700 AD, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Mathieu H G de GreefDepartment of Human Movement Sciences, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, PO Box 196, FA 23, 9700 AD, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Annemiek M E WalenkampDepartment of Medical Oncology, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, DA 11, PO Box 30.001, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Annette J BerendsenDepartment of Primary and Long-Term Care, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, PO Box 196, FA 21, 9700 AD, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Marjolein Y BergerDepartment of Primary and Long-Term Care, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, PO Box 196, FA 21, 9700 AD, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Daan BrandenbargDepartment of Primary and Long-Term Care, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, PO Box 196, FA 21, 9700 AD, Groningen, The Netherlands.

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KWF Kankerbestrijding 12375, 2019-1
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThis study aimed to gain insight into the experiences of, and reasons for, cancer survivors participating in a primary care PA program.

methodsWe interviewed 17 patients from 11 Dutch GP practices. Patients were selected by purposive sampling based on their general practice, gender, educational level, motivation for PA, and change in PA. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and pseudonymized for inductive thematic analysis.

resultsThree domains were identified with five themes: institutional domain: GP practice; program-specific domain: content sessions and PA, and activity tracker and goal setting; individual domain: experienced benefits, and personalized care needs. Participants valued the PA program because it was offered close to home, without additional costs, and by a trusted practice nurse familiar with the patients' medical background. Activity tracker use and goal setting motivated many participants but also led to demotivation and feelings of failure in others. Reported benefits included behavior change and favorable health outcomes. Many patients expressed the need to personalize psychological support and the program's timing.

conclusionsAccess to a PA program in a primary care setting is valued for its accessibility and experienced health benefits, but also seems to meet an unmet need for support in picking up life during cancer recovery. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Primary care is important for continued care of cancer survivors. An accessible PA program in this setting may fulfil a need for not only lifestyle support but also continuing life after cancer treatment.

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Cancer SurvivorsExerciseNeoplasmsPrimary Health CareAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMotivationQualitative ResearchCancer survivorsExercisePrimary careQualitative research

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PMCPMC12460537

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