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ArticleBMC cancer2025

Experiences and needs of Dutch cancer survivors regarding lifestyle counselling: a qualitative study.

Bente van Aken, Anna Manshanden, Willemieke Kroeze, Nadine Florisson, Barbara Groot-Sluijsmans, Meeke Hoedjes, Kristel van Asselt, Lies Ter Beek, Ingrid Steenhuis

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Bente van Aken *Department of Nursing, Christian University of Applied Sciences Ede (CHE), PO box 80, Ede, 6710 BB, The Netherlands.
Anna Manshanden *Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. a.manshanden@vu.nl.
Willemieke KroezeDepartment of Nursing, Christian University of Applied Sciences Ede (CHE), PO box 80, Ede, 6710 BB, The Netherlands.
Nadine FlorissonDepartment of Health Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Barbara Groot-SluijsmansDepartment of Health Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Meeke HoedjesCoRPS-Center of Research on Psychological and Somatic Disorders, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
Kristel van AsseltDepartment of General Practice and Nursing science, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Lies Ter BeekDepartment of Health Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Ingrid SteenhuisDepartment of Health Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

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Abstract

backgroundCancer survivors face various short- and long-term consequences of their disease and treatment, which may negatively impact their quality of life. Healthy lifestyle changes can have a positive effect on these consequences but current counselling does not sufficiently meet their needs. This study explores the experiences and needs of cancer survivors regarding lifestyle counselling.

methodsA qualitative design comprising semi-structured interviews was used. We conducted 18 interviews with Dutch adult cancer survivors with various types of cancer, including people with limited health literacy. The data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. This study is part of the GLINK project, which aims to develop and evaluate an integrated lifestyle intervention for cancer survivors.

resultsDutch cancer survivors experienced current lifestyle counselling as fragmented and not structurally embedded, which requires them to be proactive in seeking support. Participants expressed a desire for stronger integration of lifestyle counselling within oncological (after)care, with clear information on available options and improved accessibility in terms of location, contact with professionals, and referral pathways. They reported a need for personalised, flexible support from professionals specialized in oncology, focusing on individual needs to ensure that patients feel seen and heard.

conclusionsThis study provides insights into how lifestyle counselling for cancer survivors can be improved from the patients' perspective. These findings can enhance the initiation of lifestyle conversations and referral processes and serve as a foundation for developing an integrated lifestyle intervention for cancer survivors.

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Cancer SurvivorsCounselingLife StyleNeoplasmsAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNetherlandsQualitative ResearchQuality of LifeCancer survivorsHealth literacyIntegrated lifestyle interventionLifestyle counsellingQualitative study

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