ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2026
A qualitative analysis of cancer patients' views on facilitators and barriers for the implementation of oncological exercise therapy.
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IMPLEMENT - Model Project for the Cross-sector Implementation of a Comprehensive and Quality-assured Sports and Exercise Therapy for Cancer Patients
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Abstract
purposeOncological exercise therapy (OET) can enhance physical function and psychosocial well-being of cancer patients. Despite this, OET is still not routinely implemented in cancer care. To address this gap, our study analyzes cancer patients' perspectives on facilitators and barriers for OET participation.
methodsThis qualitative study employed semi-structured focus groups and was conducted within the IMPLEMENT research consortium. Focus groups were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using framework analysis.
resultsThirty cancer patients (mean age 57 ± 7 years; 53% women) participated, and most were diagnosed with breast cancer (20%), lymphoma or leukemia (20%), or pancreatic cancer (13%). Participants reported being motivated to become physically active, even when no OET was available. However, they received limited information about physical activity (PA), specifically about OET. They also felt there was a lack of OET offers from healthcare providers. Participation could be increased by improved accessibility involving informational and structural factors, fostering adherence by higher perceived safety and self-efficacy, and by providing individually tailored and low-threshold information for patients.
conclusionOET could be a valuable opportunity to support patients throughout their cancer trajectory. To increase participation and promote PA uptake, individually tailored support should be provided in terms of personalized guidance by healthcare practitioners and easily accessible OET offers.
trial registrationGerman Clinical Trial Register (Deutsches Register Klinischer Studien-DRKS 00032292), registered 19/07/2023. Clinical Trials Registry (NCT06496711), registered 22/05/2024. Bavarian Cancer Research Center (Bayerisches Krebsforschungszentrum (BZKF) DZ-2024-2165-9), registered 07/06/2024.
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