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Olson JL, Conroy DE, Mama SK, Schmitz KH. Lifestyle Behaviors and Health-Related Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors: A Latent Class Analysis. HEALTH EDUCATION & BEHAVIOR 2024; 51:341-351. [PMID: 37830356 PMCID: PMC11092290 DOI: 10.1177/10901981231203978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Healthy lifestyle behaviors can improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in cancer survivors; but the combination of behaviors most important for HRQOL is not known. This study investigated the patterns of lifestyle behaviors among cancer survivors and differences in HRQOL between behavioral classes. Cancer survivors (n = 2,463) were invited to participate in a cross-sectional survey. Participants (N = 591) were predominately female (63%) and non-Hispanic White (90%). Survey items included self-reported physical activity, diet, smoking, sleep, HRQOL, and demographics. Behavioral classes were estimated by latent class analysis. Differences between classes were assessed by latent class regression. Compared with the "healthy lifestyles" class (higher probabilities of meeting aerobic/strength-based activity guidelines, high fruit/vegetable intake, and no sleep problems; 11% of sample), the "sleep and diet problems with inconsistent physical activity" class (higher probabilities of not meeting strength-based guidelines, low fruit/vegetable intake, some sleep problems; marginally higher probability of meeting aerobic guidelines; 41%) had poorer general and physical HRQOL. The "poor physical activity and diet" class (higher probabilities of not meeting aerobic/strength-based guidelines, low fruit/vegetable intake, and some sleep problems; 48%) had poorer general, physical, and mental HRQOL. Few participants exhibited healthy lifestyle patterns associated with HRQOL. The findings provide opportunities to develop differentiated multiple behavior-change interventions, targeted to two common patterns of behavior. A large subgroup of cancer survivors was susceptible to suboptimal physical activity and diet, warranting interventions exclusively targeting these behaviors. Another subgroup was susceptible to suboptimal physical activity, diet, and sleep, indicating interventions for this group should include strategies targeting these three behaviors.
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- Jenny L. Olson
- The Pennsylvania State University, College of Health and Human Development, University Park, PA, USA
- The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- The Pennsylvania State University, College of Health and Human Development, University Park, PA, USA
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- The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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Vainshelboim B, Sardesai SD, Bhammar D. Potential Therapeutic Role of Respiratory Muscle Training in Dyspnea Management of Cancer Survivors: A Narrative Review. World J Oncol 2024; 15:337-347. [PMID: 38751708 PMCID: PMC11092410 DOI: 10.14740/wjon1781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Dyspnea is a disabling symptom presented in approximately half of all cancer survivors. From a clinical perspective, despite the availability of pharmacotherapies, evidence-based effective treatments are limited for relieving dyspnea in cancer survivors. Preliminary evidence supports the potential of respiratory muscle training to reduce dyspnea in cancer survivors, although large randomized controlled studies are warranted. The aims of this article were to review the relevant scientific literature on the potential therapeutic role of respiratory muscle training in dyspnea management of cancer survivor, and to identify possible mechanisms, strengths and limitations of the evidence as well as important gaps for future research directions.
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- Baruch Vainshelboim
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43214, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43214, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43214, USA
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Lee CY, Laffoon K, Mama SK, Liao Y, Whisenant M, Brewster A, Mendoza T, Mitchell SJ, Tracy PV, Garza GM, Basen-Engquist KM. Outcomes for breast cancer survivors with metastatic disease in a physical activity program for medically underserved cancer survivors. J Cancer Surviv 2024:10.1007/s11764-024-01600-8. [PMID: 38801567 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-024-01600-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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PURPOSE This study examined the effectiveness and feasibility of the Active Living After Cancer (ALAC) program for metastatic breast cancer (MBC) survivors. METHODS ALAC is a 12-session community-based program to help cancer survivors improve their physical functioning and quality of life through increased physical activity. ALAC participants with MBC (stage IV) were compared to survivors with early-stage breast cancer (stages I and II). The International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Godin Leisure-Time Physical Activity, 30-second sit-to-stand test, and PROMIS Global Health were administered at baseline and follow-up. Program satisfaction and retention were assessed at week 12. Repeated-measures mixed models were used to compare changes in outcomes between survivors with early-stage breast cancer and MBC. RESULTS A total of 585 women (59.3 y ± 10.6), most of whom were Hispanic (54%) or non-Hispanic Black (22%), were included (early stage, n = 538; MBC, n = 47). After the ALAC program, a significant increase in physical activity (P < 0.001), improved physical and mental health T-scores (P < 0.001), and more sit-to-stand repetitions (P < 0.001) were observed for both survivors with early-stage breast cancer and MBC. Women with MBC showed significantly lower physical health (P = 0.037) and physical function (P = 0.010) compared to early-stage at baseline. CONCLUSIONS The ALAC program increased physical activity and improved health-related quality of life and physical function among breast cancer survivors with both early-stage and metastatic disease. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS This study emphasizes the importance of incorporating physical activity interventions like the ALAC program into the comprehensive care of cancer survivors, including those with metastatic disease.
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- Che Young Lee
- Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd. Unit 1440, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd. Unit 1440, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd. Unit 1440, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at Arlington, 500 W. Nedderman Dr. 147, Arlington, TX, 76019, USA
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- Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd. Unit 1330, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd. Unit 1360, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Office of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, 9030 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd. Unit 1440, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd. Unit 1440, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd. Unit 1440, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd. Unit 1440, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
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McGuire V, Lichtensztajn DY, Tao L, Yang J, Clarke CA, Wu AH, Wilkens L, Glaser SL, Park SL, Cheng I. Variation in patterns of second primary malignancies across U.S. race and ethnicity groups: a Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) analysis. Cancer Causes Control 2024; 35:799-815. [PMID: 38206498 DOI: 10.1007/s10552-023-01836-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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PURPOSE One in six incident cancers in the U.S. is a second primary cancer (SPC). Although primary cancers vary considerably by race and ethnicity, little is known about the population-based occurrence of SPC across these groups. METHODS Using Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) 12 data and relative to the general population, we calculated standardized incidence ratios (SIRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for SPC among 2,457,756 Hispanics, non-Hispanic Asian American/Pacific Islanders (NHAAPI), non-Hispanic black (NHB), and non-Hispanic whites (NHW) cancer survivors aged 45 years or older when diagnosed with a first primary cancer (FPC) from 1992 to 2015. RESULTS The risk of second primary bladder cancer after first primary prostate cancer was higher than expected in Hispanic (SIR = 1.18, 95% CI: 1.01-1.38) and NHAAPI (SIR = 1.41, 95% CI: 1.20-1.65) men than NHB and NHW men. Among women with a primary breast cancer, Hispanic, NHAAPI, and NHB women had a nearly 1.5-fold higher risk of a second primary breast cancer, while NHW women had a 6% lower risk. Among men with prostate cancer whose SPC was diagnosed 2 to <12 months, NHB men were at higher risk for colorectal cancer and Hispanic and NHW men for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. In the same time frame for breast cancer survivors, Hispanic and NHAAPI women were significantly more likely than NHB and NHW women to be diagnosed with a second primary lung cancer. CONCLUSION Future studies of SPC should investigate the role of shared etiologies, stage of diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle factors after cancer survival across different racial and ethnic populations.
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- Valerie McGuire
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, CA, 94158-2549, USA.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, CA, 94158-2549, USA
- Greater Bay Area Cancer Registry, Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Fremont, CA, USA
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- Greater Bay Area Cancer Registry, Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Fremont, CA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, CA, 94158-2549, USA
- Greater Bay Area Cancer Registry, Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Fremont, CA, USA
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- Greater Bay Area Cancer Registry, Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Fremont, CA, USA
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- Department of Population and Public Health Science, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Epidemiology Program, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, USA
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- Greater Bay Area Cancer Registry, Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Fremont, CA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, CA, 94158-2549, USA
- Greater Bay Area Cancer Registry, Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Fremont, CA, USA
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González Ruiz LM, Mondragón Márquez LI, Domínguez Bueso DL, Liu JJ. Prevalence of Current Cigarette Smoking by Sociodemographic Characteristics in U.S. Cancer Survivors. Subst Use Misuse 2024; 59:486-493. [PMID: 37970728 DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2023.2280587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cancer survivors are especially vulnerable to the carcinogenic effects of tobacco smoking, but there lacks a study comprehensively examining the sociodemographic disparities in current smoking prevalence in this population. In this study, we quantified the current cigarette smoking prevalence in cancer survivors and those without cancer history by sociodemographic factors, to identify subpopulations with high current smoking burden. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study of 3,679 cancer survivors and 27,350 participants without cancer history who were 18 years of age or above in the 2019 National Health Interview Survey. Data for the study variables were obtained from computer-assisted personal or telephone interviews. Weighted Poisson regression was used to estimate prevalence ratios and 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS Although the current smoking prevalence for cancer survivors was slightly lower than for those without cancer history, the prevalence exceeded 30% in cancer survivors in poverty or without health insurance. Individuals with significantly higher current smoking prevalence had lower education levels, were unmarried, did not have health insurance, or lived in poverty. The associations of age, sex, race, health insurance status, and poverty status with current smoking significantly differed between cancer survivors and those without cancer history. Sociodemographic disparities in current smoking prevalence were found in survivors of either smoking-related or nonsmoking-related cancers. CONCLUSION High current smoking prevalence still exists in subpopulations of cancer survivors and those without cancer history. Our findings may strengthen efforts to reduce sociodemographic disparities in current smoking prevalence and to lower the overall smoking prevalence.
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- Liza M González Ruiz
- International Health Program, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- International Health Program, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Public Health, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Sangameswaran S, Casanova-Perez R, Patel H, Cronkite DJ, Idris A, Rosenberg DE, Wright JL, Gore JL, Hartzler AL. Improving physical activity among prostate cancer survivors through a peer-based digital walking program. AMIA ... ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS. AMIA SYMPOSIUM 2024; 2023:608-617. [PMID: 38222338 PMCID: PMC10785891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Physical activity is important for prostate cancer survivors. Yet survivors face significant barriers to traditional structured exercise programs, limiting engagement and impact. Digital programs that incorporate fitness trackers and peer support via social media have potential to improve the reach and impact of traditional support. Using a digital walking program with prostate cancer survivors, we employed mixed methods to assess program outcomes, engagement, perceived utility, and social influence. After 6 weeks of program use, survivors and loved ones (n=18) significantly increased their average daily step count. Although engagement and perceived utility of using a fitness tracker and interacting with walking buddies was high, social media engagement and utility were limited. Group strategies associated with social influence were driven more by group attraction to the collective task of walking than by interpersonal bonds. Findings demonstrate the feasibility of a digital walking program to improve physical activity and extend the reach of traditional support.
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- Savitha Sangameswaran
- Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, Seattle, WA, USA
- Urology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Urology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Liu Z, Liao Y, Hwang CL, Rethorst CD, Zhang X. Associations of online health information seeking with health behaviors of cancer survivors. Digit Health 2024; 10:20552076241238074. [PMID: 38495862 PMCID: PMC10943714 DOI: 10.1177/20552076241238074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Objective To examine the effects of online health information seeking (OHIS) behavior on five health behaviors (regular physical activity, less sedentary, calorie checking, no alcohol consumption, and no smoking) among adult cancer survivors in the United States. Methods A cross-sectional analysis was conducted with adult cancer survivors (≥18 years old) from Cycles 2, 3, and 4 of the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS). The respondents self-reported OHIS, and the data on the five health behaviors were pooled to perform descriptive and multivariable logistic regression analyses using Stata 17.0. Results Of the 1245 adult cancer survivors, approximately 74% reported OHIS behavior for themselves within the previous year of the survey. We found that OHIS was significantly and positively associated with the level of physical activity (odds ratio [OR] = 1.53, p = .002) and calorie checking (OR = 1.64, p = .001), but not with sedentary behavior, smoking, and alcohol consumption after adjusting for age, sex, race/ethnicity, education, income, body mass index (BMI), marital status, depression, and general health. Conclusions Findings from this study suggest that most cancer survivors used various forms of digital tools and platforms to seek health information. The study also demonstrated an independent impact of OHIS behavior on physical activity and calorie checking. Healthcare professionals may need to encourage and guide cancer survivors to seek credible eHealth information and further utilize digital health tools as a platform for care delivery, promoting health behaviors and preventing adverse health outcomes among cancer survivors.
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- Zhaoli Liu
- College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA
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- College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA
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- College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA
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- Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Seven M, Moraitis AM, Hammer MJ, Pearlman J, Reid AE, Sturgeon SR, Wenzel J. Healthy Behaviors Among Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic People Affected by Cancer During the Posttreatment Survivorship: A Qualitative Study. Cancer Nurs 2023:00002820-990000000-00201. [PMID: 38100762 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000001281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND There are disparities in health behaviors across racial and ethnic groups. However, limited studies focus on cancer survivors' experiences developing and maintaining healthy behaviors, particularly in non-Hispanic Black (NHB) and Hispanic people. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to understand the experiences of NHB and Hispanic people affected by cancer in developing and maintaining positive health behaviors beyond a cancer diagnosis. METHODS The data were collected in a mixed-method study through semistructured interviews with 29 NHB and Hispanic cancer survivors between June and October 2022. Conventional content analysis was used. RESULTS The lived experiences of cancer survivors were narrated in 3 themes: impact of a cancer diagnosis on oneself, facilitators and barriers to health and health behaviors, and utilization of available sources for health. Facilitators and barriers to health and health behaviors were further explored as biological (eg, symptoms, comorbidities), behavioral (eg, help-seeking behavior, sleep pattern), physical/built (eg, available sources, neighborhood), and sociocultural environment (eg, income, transportation, knowledge, culture, upbringing, household and community composition, social and family network), and healthcare system-related factors (eg, insurance coverage, personal preferences, perceived discrimination, and stigma). CONCLUSION Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic people, specifically those living in disadvantaged neighborhoods with limited sources or where they feel discriminated and stereotyped, those with limited income and transportation, and those with physical, social, or mental health problems, seemed to have challenges prioritizing health behaviors and maintaining healthy living. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Biological, behavioral, and psychosocial determinants of health behaviors should be addressed through multilevel collaborations among different levels of partners.
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- Memnun Seven
- Author Affiliations: Elaine Marieb College of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Amherst (Dr Seven); College of Nursing, University of Utah (Dr Moraitis), Salt Lake City; Phyllis F. Cantor Center for Research in Nursing and Patient Care Services, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dr Hammer), Boston, Massachusetts; Institute for Social Science Research (Dr Pearlman), Psychological & Brain Sciences (Dr Reid), and School of Public Health & Health Sciences (Dr Sturgeon), University of Massachusetts Amherst; and Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing (Dr Wenzel), Baltimore, Maryland
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Kim J, Keegan TH. Characterizing risky alcohol use, cigarette smoking, e-cigarette use, and physical inactivity among cancer survivors in the USA-a cross-sectional study. J Cancer Surviv 2023; 17:1799-1812. [PMID: 35963976 PMCID: PMC10539414 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-022-01245-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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PURPOSE Unhealthy lifestyle behaviors are associated with inferior health outcomes among cancer survivors, including increased mortality. It is crucial to identify vulnerable subgroups, yet investigations have been limited. Thus, this study aimed to examine sociodemographic and clinical characteristics associated with risky health behaviors among cancer survivors. METHODS We used national, cross-sectional survey data (Health Information National Trends Survey, HINTS 2017-2020) for 2579 cancer survivors. We calculated the prevalence of risky alcohol use, current cigarette smoking, e-cigarette use, and not meeting physical activity guidelines. We performed weighted logistic regression to obtain multivariable-adjusted odds ratios (OR) for the association between each unhealthy behavior with sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. RESULTS Overall, 25% showed risky alcohol use, 12% were current cigarette smokers, 3% were current e-cigarette users, and 68% did not meet physical activity guidelines. Cancer survivors who were males, non-Hispanic Whites or African Americans, without a college education, not married and with comorbidities or psychological distress were more likely to have unhealthy behaviors. Those with lung disease or depression were 2 times as likely to smoke cigarette or e-cigarettes and those with psychological distress were 1.6 times as likely to be physically inactive. Moreover, risky drinkers (OR = 1.75, 95% CI = 1.22-2.52) and e-cigarette smokers (OR = 16.40, 95% CI 3.29-81.89) were more likely to be current cigarette smokers. CONCLUSIONS We identified vulnerable subpopulations of cancer survivors with multiple unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Our findings inform clinicians and program and policy makers of the subgroups of cancer survivors to target for multiple health behavior interventions.
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- Jiyeong Kim
- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of California, Davis, 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, CA, 95616, USA.
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, 4501 X Street, Suite 3016, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
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Rogers LQ, Courneya KS, Oster RA, Anton PM, Phillips S, Ehlers DK, McAuley E. Physical activity intervention benefits persist months post-intervention: randomized trial in breast cancer survivors. J Cancer Surviv 2023; 17:1834-1846. [PMID: 36723801 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-022-01329-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Determine durable effects of the 3-month Better Exercise Adherence after Treatment for Cancer (BEAT Cancer) physical activity (PA) behavior change intervention 12 months post-baseline (i.e., 9 months after intervention completion). METHODS This 2-arm multicenter trial randomized 222 post-primary treatment breast cancer survivors to BEAT Cancer (individualized exercise and group education) vs. usual care (written materials). Assessments occurred at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months, with the 12 months assessment reported here. Measures included PA (accelerometer, self-report), cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, body mass index, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy (FACT), SF-36, fatigue, depression, anxiety, satisfaction with life, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), lower extremity joint dysfunction, and perceived memory. RESULTS Adjusted linear mixed-model analyses demonstrated statistically significant month 12 between-group differences favoring BEAT Cancer for weekly minutes of moderate-to-vigorous self-report PA (mean between-group difference (M) = 44; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 12 to 76; p = .001), fitness (M = 1.5 ml/kg/min; CI = 0.4 to 2.6; p = .01), FACT-General (M = 3.5; CI = 0.7 to 6.3; p = .014), FACT-Breast (M = 3.6; CI = 0.1 to 7.1; p = .044), social well-being (M = 1.3; CI = 0.1 to 2.5; p = .037), functional well-being (M = 1.2; CI = 0.2 to 2.3; p = .023), SF-36 vitality (M = 6.1; CI = 1.4 to 10.8; p = .011), fatigue (M = - 0.7; CI = - 1.1 to - 0.2; p = .004), satisfaction with life (M = 1.9; CI = 0.3 to 3.5; p = .019), sleep duration (M = - 0.2; CI = - 0.4 to - 0.03, p = .028), and memory (M = 1.1; CI = 0.2 to 2.1; p = .024). CONCLUSIONS A 3-month PA intervention resulted in statistically significant and clinically important benefits compared to usual care at 12 months. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Three months of individualized and group PA counseling causes benefits detectable 9 months later. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00929617 ( https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00929617 ; registered June 29, 2009).
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- Laura Q Rogers
- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 2nd Ave S, MT 614, AL, 35294-4410, Birmingham, USA.
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 2nd Ave S, MT 614, AL, 35294-4410, Birmingham, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
- Cancer Center at Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
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Sanft T, Harrigan M, McGowan C, Cartmel B, Zupa M, Li FY, Ferrucci LM, Puklin L, Cao A, Nguyen TH, Neuhouser ML, Hershman DL, Basen-Engquist K, Jones BA, Knobf T, Chagpar AB, Silber A, Tanasijevic A, Ligibel JA, Irwin ML. Randomized Trial of Exercise and Nutrition on Chemotherapy Completion and Pathologic Complete Response in Women With Breast Cancer: The Lifestyle, Exercise, and Nutrition Early After Diagnosis Study. J Clin Oncol 2023; 41:5285-5295. [PMID: 37656930 PMCID: PMC10691793 DOI: 10.1200/jco.23.00871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Successful completion of chemotherapy is critical to improve breast cancer outcomes. Relative dose intensity (RDI), defined as the ratio of chemotherapy delivered to prescribed, is a measure of chemotherapy completion and is associated with cancer mortality. The effect of exercise and eating a healthy diet on RDI is unknown. We conducted a randomized trial of an exercise and nutrition intervention on RDI and pathologic complete response (pCR) in women diagnosed with breast cancer initiating chemotherapy. METHODS One hundred seventy-three women with stage I-III breast cancer were randomly assigned to usual care (UC; n = 86) or a home-based exercise and nutrition intervention with counseling sessions delivered by oncology-certified registered dietitians (n = 87). Chemotherapy dose adjustments and delays and pCR were abstracted from electronic medical records. T-tests and chi-square tests were used to examine the effect of the intervention versus UC on RDI and pCR. RESULTS Participants randomly assigned to intervention had greater improvements in exercise and diet quality compared with UC (P < .05). RDI was 92.9% ± 12.1% and 93.6% ± 11.1% for intervention and UC, respectively (P = .69); the proportion of patients in the intervention versus UC who achieved ≥85% RDI was 81% and 85%, respectively (P = .44). The proportion of patients who had at least one dose reduction and/or delay was 38% intervention and 36% UC (P = .80). Among 72 women who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy, women randomly assigned to intervention were more likely to have a pCR than those randomly assigned to UC (53% v 28%; P = .037). CONCLUSION Although a diet and exercise intervention did not affect RDI, the intervention was associated with a higher pCR in patients with hormone receptor-positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative and triple-negative breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
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- Tara Sanft
- Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
- Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, CT
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- Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, CT
- Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT
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- Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, CT
- Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT
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- Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT
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- Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, CT
- Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT
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- Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, CT
- Yale School of Nursing, New Haven, CT
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- Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
- Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, CT
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- Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
- Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, CT
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- Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, CT
- Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT
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Hardcastle SJ, Douglass E, Wilson B, Maxwell-Smith C. Experiences and facilitators of physical activity engagement amongst colorectal and endometrial cancer survivors: the Wearable Activity Technology and Action-Planning (WATAAP) trial. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:662. [PMID: 37914916 PMCID: PMC10620246 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-08137-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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PURPOSE This study explored colorectal and endometrial cancer survivors' experiences of participation in a wearable intervention and the dimensions that influenced intervention engagement and physical activity behaviour change. METHODS Semi-structured interviews (n= 23) were conducted with intervention participants (mean age 65.8 (SD ±7.1) and analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Four main themes were identified: (i) commitment, (ii) accountability and monitoring, (iii) routine, (iv) Fitbit as health coach. Those that assigned a higher priority to PA were more likely to schedule PA and be successful in PA change. Those less successful presented more barriers to change and engaged in more incidental PA. The Fitbit acting as health coach was the active ingredient of the intervention. CONCLUSIONS Commitment evidenced through prioritising PA was the foundational dimension that influenced PA engagement. Interventions that foster commitment to PA through increasing the value and importance of PA would be worthwhile. Wearables holds great promise in PA promotion and harnessing the technique of discrepancy between behaviour and goals is likely a valuable behaviour change technique.
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- Sarah J Hardcastle
- Department of Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University, Broomhall, Sheffield, UK.
- Institute for Health Research, University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia.
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- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Optimising Health and Wellbeing Domain, Enable Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Gonzalo-Encabo P, Sami N, Wilson RL, Kang DW, Ficarra S, Dieli-Conwright CM. Exercise as Medicine in Cardio-Oncology: Reducing Health Disparities in Hispanic and Latina Breast Cancer Survivors. Curr Oncol Rep 2023; 25:1237-1245. [PMID: 37715884 PMCID: PMC10640421 DOI: 10.1007/s11912-023-01446-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review aims to access the current state of the evidence in exercise as medicine for cardio-oncology in Hispanic and Latina breast cancer survivors and to provide our preliminary data on the effects of supervised aerobic and resistance training on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in this population. RECENT FINDINGS Breast cancer survivors have a higher risk of CVD; particularly Hispanic and Latina breast cancer survivors have a higher burden than their White counterparts. Exercise has been shown to reduce CVD risk in breast cancer survivors; however, evidence in Hispanic and Latina breast cancer survivors is scarce. Our review highlights a clear need for exercise oncology clinical trials in Hispanic and Latina breast cancer survivors targeting CVD risk factors. Moreover, our exploratory results highlight that 16 weeks of aerobic and resistance training may reduce the 10-year risk of developing CVD by 15% in Hispanic and Latina breast cancer survivors.
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- Paola Gonzalo-Encabo
- Division of Population Sciences, Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 375 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Universidad de Alcalá, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Departamento de Ciencias Biomédicas, Área de Educación Física y Deportiva, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Population Sciences, Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 375 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Population Sciences, Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 375 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Population Sciences, Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 375 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Via Giovanni Pascoli 6, 90144, Palermo, Italy
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- Division of Population Sciences, Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 375 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Marell PS, Vierkant RA, Olson JE, Herrmann J, Larson NL, Lebrasseur NK, D’Andre SD, Ehlers DK, Stan DL, Cheville AL, Barksdale T, Loprinzi CL, Couch FJ, Ruddy KJ. Changes in amount and intensity of physical activity over time in breast cancer survivors. JNCI Cancer Spectr 2023; 7:pkad056. [PMID: 37561108 PMCID: PMC10471529 DOI: 10.1093/jncics/pkad056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Physical activity is associated with decreased breast cancer recurrence and mortality, as well as fewer treatment-related symptoms. Nevertheless, most breast cancer survivors do not meet physical activity guidelines. The purpose of this manuscript is to characterize physical activity trends over time in breast cancer survivors. METHODS Mayo Clinic Breast Disease Registry participants received surveys at baseline and at 1 and 4 years after diagnosis; breast cancer recurrence and/or metastatic disease were exclusion criteria. Participants were considered to be meeting guidelines if they self-reported at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity (eg, fast walking) and/or strenuous (eg, jogging) physical activity per week. Statistical analyses include analysis of covariance methods, paired t tests, conditional logistic regression models, and McNemar tests of homogeneity. RESULTS A total of 171 participants were included in the analysis. The amount of total physical activity decreased over time (P = .07). Mild-intensity physical activity (eg, easy walking) decreased most over time (P = .05). Among participants aged 18-49 years, mild-intensity (P = .05) and moderate-intensity (P = .02) physical activity decreased over time. Strenuous-intensity physical activity levels decreased over time among participants with a normal body mass index (P = .002) and with obesity (P = .01). CONCLUSIONS We found a trend-level decrease in total physical activity over time, driven mostly by a decrease in mild-intensity physical activity. Young breast cancer survivors are especially likely to reduce their physical activity over time. Further research on implementing physical activity guidelines in clinical practice is warranted.
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- Paulina S Marell
- Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Solk P, Song J, Welch WA, Spring B, Cella D, Penedo F, Ackermann R, Courneya KS, Siddique J, Freeman H, Starikovsky J, Mishory A, Alexander J, Wolter M, Carden L, Phillips SM. Effect of the Fit2Thrive Intervention on Patient-reported Outcomes in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Full Factorial Trial. Ann Behav Med 2023; 57:765-776. [PMID: 37203237 PMCID: PMC10441864 DOI: 10.1093/abm/kaad024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) interventions improve patient-reported outcomes (PROs) of physical and psychological health among breast cancer survivors (BCS); however, the effects of specific intervention components on PROs are unknown. PURPOSE To use the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) to examine overall effects of the Fit2Thrive MVPA promotion intervention on PROs in BCS and explore whether there are intervention component-specific effects on PROs. METHODS Physically inactive BCS [n = 269; Mage = 52.5 (SD = 9.9)] received a core intervention (Fitbit + Fit2Thrive smartphone app) and were randomly assigned to one of 32 conditions in a full factorial experiment of five components ("on" vs. "off"): (i) support calls, (ii) deluxe app, (iii) text messages, (iv) online gym, and (v) buddy. Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) questionnaires assessed anxiety, depression, fatigue, physical functioning, sleep disturbance and sleep-related impairment at baseline, post-intervention (12-week), and 24-week follow-up. Main effects for all components at each time point were examined using an intention to treat mixed-effects model. RESULTS All PROMIS measures except sleep disturbance significantly improved (p's < .008 for all) from baseline to 12-weeks. Effects were maintained at 24-weeks. The "on" level of each component did not result in significantly greater improvements on any PROMIS measure compared to the "off" level. CONCLUSIONS Participation in Fit2Thrive was associated with improved PROs in BCS, but improvements did not differ for "on" vs. "off" levels for any component tested. The low-resource Fit2Thrive core intervention is a potential strategy to improve PROs among BCS. Future studies should test the core in an RCT and examine various intervention component effects in BCS with clinically elevated PROs.
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- Payton Solk
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, FL, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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Seven M, Reid A, Abban S, Madziar C, Faro JM. Motivational interviewing interventions aiming to improve health behaviors among cancer survivors: a systematic scoping review. J Cancer Surviv 2023; 17:795-804. [PMID: 36100801 PMCID: PMC10652272 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-022-01253-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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PURPOSE The scoping review aimed to map out the literature on the utilization of motivational interviewing (MI) to improve health behaviors (i.e., physical activity, nutrition) in adult cancer survivors. METHODS This scoping review was conducted following the methods and protocol outlined by the Joanna Briggs Institute Methods Manual. Five databases, including PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, and SPORTDiscus, were searched in February 2022 to identify MI interventions to improve health behaviors among cancer survivors. RESULTS The review included 22 interventions mostly designed to optimize exercise/physical activity (50%). The number of sessions ranged from 2 to 19, and most MI sessions were offered via telephone calls combined with face-to-face sessions (31.8%). Of the interventions, 81.8% improved at least one outcome measurement. Most studies used principles of MI such as empathy expression, developing discrepancy, roll with resistance, and supporting self-efficacy. CONCLUSION The use of MI appears to have the potential to improve health behaviors in various settings for individuals on different cancer care trajectories. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Healthcare providers can use MI to support physical activity and a healthy diet. Future research should focus on providing evidence on the utilization of MI with minimum standards and longitudinal outcome assessment for developing and maintaining sustainable healthy behaviors.
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- Memnun Seven
- Elaine Marieb College of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 230 Skinner Hall, 651 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA.
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- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Tobin 628, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Elaine Marieb College of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 230 Skinner Hall, 651 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, 368 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, 368 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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Olson JL, Robertson M, Chen M, Conroy DE, Schmitz KH, Mama SK. Healthier Energy Balance Behaviors Most Important for Health-Related Quality of Life in Rural Cancer Survivors in Central Pennsylvania. J Phys Act Health 2023:1-8. [PMID: 37210076 DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2022-0628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rural cancer survivors face a greater number of health disparities, including poorer health-related quality of life (HRQoL), than urban cancer survivors. Engagement in healthy lifestyle behaviors also varies between rural and urban cancer survivors. Lifestyle behaviors can improve HRQoL; however, the combination of behaviors most important for HRQoL in rural survivors is unclear. This study examined clusters of lifestyle behaviors in rural cancer survivors, and differences in HRQoL between behavioral clusters. METHODS Rural cancer survivors in the United States (N = 219) completed a cross-sectional survey. Lifestyle behaviors were classified into unhealthy/healthy binary categories (inactive/active, longer/shorter sedentary time, excessive/acceptable fat intake, very low/higher fruit and vegetable intake, some/no alcohol consumption, and poor/good sleep quality). Behavioral clusters were identified by latent class analysis. HRQoL differences between behavioral clusters were assessed by ordinary least squares regression. RESULTS The 2-class model demonstrated the best fit and interpretability. The "mostly unhealthy behaviors" class (38.5% of sample) had higher probabilities of all unhealthy behaviors, except alcohol consumption. The "healthier energy balance" class (61.5% of sample) had higher probabilities of active, shorter sedentary, higher fruit and vegetable consumption, excessive fat intake, some alcohol consumption, and poor sleep categories, and reported better HRQoL. CONCLUSIONS Healthier energy balance behaviors were particularly relevant for HRQoL in rural cancer survivors. Multiple behavior change interventions to improve HRQoL in rural cancer survivors should focus on supporting energy balance behaviors. Many rural cancer survivors may lead very unhealthy lifestyles, placing them at high risk of adverse outcomes. This subpopulation should be prioritized to help alleviate cancer health disparities.
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- Jenny L Olson
- Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA,USA
- College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA,USA
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- Department of Nutrition, Metabolism & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX,USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX,USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA,USA
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- College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA,USA
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX,USA
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Stevens CJ, Liao Y, Chen M, Heredia NI, Arem H, Sukumar J, Joffe L, Schmitz KH, Mama SK. Linking social and built environmental factors to leisure-time physical activity in rural cancer survivors. J Natl Cancer Inst Monogr 2023; 2023:125-132. [PMID: 37139981 PMCID: PMC10157784 DOI: 10.1093/jncimonographs/lgad004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study explored associations between social and built environmental factors and leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) in rural cancer survivors (RCS) and whether these associations differed by exercise stage of change (SOC). METHOD RCS (n = 219) completed questionnaires assessing LTPA, SOC, and social (social status, connectedness, support) and environmental (home environment, neighborhood environment) factors. Linear regression models examined associations between social and built environmental factors and LTPA and tested for moderation by SOC. RESULTS Half (50.7%) of RCS were physically active, and 49.3% were not active. Social factors positively associated with LTPA included subjective social status in the community (B = 89.0, P = .014) and in the United States (B = 181.3, P < .001), social connectedness (B = 122.3, P = .024), and social support for physical activity from family (B = 41.9, P < .001) and friends (B = 44.3, P < .001). Environmental factors positively associated with LTPA included the home environment (B = 111.2, P < .001), perceived environmental support for PA (B = 355.4, P = .004), and neighborhood attributes, including bicycling infrastructure (B = 191.3, P = .003), proximity to recreation facilities (B = 140.1, P = .021), traffic safety (B = 184.5, P = .025), and aesthetics (B = 342.6, P < .001). SOC statistically significantly moderated the association between social status in the United States and LTPA (B = 160.3, P = .031). CONCLUSIONS Social and built environmental factors were consistently linked with LTPA and provide context for multilevel interventions promoting LTPA in RCS.
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- Courtney J Stevens
- Department of Psychiatry, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
- Cancer Population Sciences, Dartmouth Cancer Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Healthcare Delivery Research Program, Medstar Health Research Institute, Washington, DC, USA
- Department of Oncology, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Breast Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation, Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, New Hyde Park, NY, USA
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- Hillman Cancer Center and Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Chow KM, Chan CWH, Anderson DJ, Porter-Steele J, Leung AWY, Law BMH, McCarthy AL. Feasibility and acceptability of a culturally-adapted Women's Wellness After Cancer Programme for Chinese women treated for gynaecological cancer: A pilot randomised controlled trial. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15591. [PMID: 37153399 PMCID: PMC10160754 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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Objective To assess the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally-adapted Women's Wellness After Cancer Programme (WWACPHK) for improving health-related quality of life, anxiety and depressive symptoms and enhancing self-efficacy in engaging in healthy lifestyles among Chinese women treated for gynaecological cancer. Methods This pilot randomised controlled trial was conducted from May to December 2018. Twenty-six women aged 18 or above who had completed treatment for gynaecological cancer were recruited from a gynaecology outpatient clinic of a public hospital in Hong Kong. They were randomised into intervention (n = 15) or control (n = 11) groups. All data collectors were blinded to the group allocation. Intervention participants were given access to the WWACPHK website and an online discussion forum facilitated by a trained research nurse for 12 weeks, while control participants received standard care. Trial feasibility was assessed by recruitment, consent, and retention rates and website use. Acceptability was explored through semi-structured interviews. Additionally, we trialed the data collection procedure and collected preliminary data on health-related quality of life, anxiety and depressive symptoms, dietary and exercise self-efficacy. Results Of the 26 participants (Median age = 53.5 years) randomised, three participants dropped out of the study. Recruitment, consent and retention of participants and website use were satisfactory. No posting was made on the discussion forum. The intervention participants (n = 13) exhibited significantly greater improvement than the controls (n = 10) in perceived self-efficacy in adhering to an exercise routine at post-intervention (Cohen's d effect size(d) = 1.06, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.18, 1.92) and 12-weeks after completion (d = 1.24, 95% CI: 0.32, 2.13). All participants were satisfied with the intervention. Conclusions The WWACPHK is feasible and acceptable to Chinese women treated for gynaecological cancer and may improve their exercise self-efficacy. A larger-scale study is required to confirm its effects. Trial registrationhttps://www.isrctn.com identifier: ISRCTN12149499.
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- Ka Ming Chow
- The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Corresponding author.
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- The Wesley Hospital Choices Cancer Support Program (Choices), Wesley Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Queensland and Mater Health Services, Australia
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Bellizzi KM, Ligus K, Fritzson E, Salafia C, Sanft T, Park CL. Disruption in Cancer Care During Early Survivorship due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Patient Satisfaction with Telemedicine. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:291. [PMID: 37084094 PMCID: PMC10119514 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07767-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
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PURPOSE The extent to which adults with cancer during early survivorship experienced disruptions in care due to COVID-19 pandemic, as well as their experiences with the transition to telemedicine, remains understudied. METHODS We examined cancer care disruption and satisfaction with telemedicine due to COVID-19 in 361 adults (Mage = 59.42, SD = 11.3) with breast, prostate or colorectal cancer during early survivorship. The Telemedicine Satisfaction and Usefulness Questionnaire (TSUQ) and patient self-report Cancer Care Disruption Index (CCDI) was administered via RedCap survey. RESULTS The most prevalent areas of patient-reported cancer care disruption included supportive care appointments canceled/postponed (57%), in-person appointments changed to virtual appointments (56%), social work services canceled (32%), palliative care appointments canceled/postponed (24%), elective surgeries related to cancer postponed (23%), and screening tests postponed (19%). Regarding patient satisfaction with telemedicine, 78.0% "agree" or "strongly agree" that they were satisfied with the overall telemedicine system. Most survivors reported satisfaction with their doctor dealing with problems (88.2%), doctors answering patient questions (92.7%), and engaged patients in care (86.1%), However, 49.3% of cancer patients disagreed that virtual visits are as satisfying as in-person visits and 35.6% were dissatisfied with the lack of physical contact during virtual visits. CONCLUSION The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted cancer survivorship care, with supportive care, social work services, and mode of delivery (in-person vs. virtual) particularly affected. The downstream impact of cancer care disruption in those living with cancer during the pandemic as well as the quality of telehealth modality as part of cancer survivorship care delivery await future investigation.
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- Keith M Bellizzi
- University of Connecticut, 348 Mansfield Road, U-1058, Storrs, CT, 06269-1058, USA.
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- University of Connecticut, 348 Mansfield Road, U-1058, Storrs, CT, 06269-1058, USA
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- University of Connecticut, 348 Mansfield Road, U-1058, Storrs, CT, 06269-1058, USA
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- University of Connecticut, 348 Mansfield Road, U-1058, Storrs, CT, 06269-1058, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT, 06510, USA
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- University of Connecticut, 348 Mansfield Road, U-1058, Storrs, CT, 06269-1058, USA
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Relationships between Obesity, Exercise Preferences, and Related Social Cognitive Theory Variables among Breast Cancer Survivors. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15051286. [PMID: 36904284 PMCID: PMC10005113 DOI: 10.3390/nu15051286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Breast cancer survivors with obesity have an increased risk of cancer recurrence, second malignancy, and comorbidities. Though physical activity (PA) interventions are needed, investigation of the relationships between obesity and factors influencing PA program aspects among cancer survivors remain understudied. Thus, we conducted a cross-sectional study examining associations amongst baseline body mass index (BMI), PA program preferences, PA, cardiorespiratory fitness, and related social cognitive theory variables (self-efficacy, exercise barriers interference, social support, positive and negative outcome expectations) from a randomized controlled PA trial with 320 post-treatment breast cancer survivors. BMI was significantly correlated with exercise barriers interference (r = 0.131, p = 0.019). Higher BMI was significantly associated with preference to exercise at a facility (p = 0.038), lower cardiorespiratory fitness (p < 0.001), lower walking self-efficacy (p < 0.001), and higher negative outcome expectations (p = 0.024), independent of covariates (comorbidity score, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index score, income, race, education). Those with class I/II obesity reported a higher negative outcome expectations score compared with class III. Location, walking self-efficacy, barriers, negative outcome expectations, and fitness should be considered when designing future PA programs among breast cancer survivors with obesity.
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Leach HJ, Crisafio ME, Howell MJ, Nicklawsky A, Marker RJ. A Group-Based, Videoconference-Delivered Physical Activity Program for Cancer Survivors. TRANSLATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE 2023; 8:e000221. [PMID: 37974897 PMCID: PMC10653091 DOI: 10.1249/tjx.0000000000000221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Introduction/Purpose Virtually supervised, group-based exercise presents an innovative way to expand the reach of exercise-oncology programs and help cancer survivors increase physical activity (PA) and connect with other participants. This study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a group-based PA program delivered exclusively using videoconferencing software. Methods This study used a single-group pre-post design. The 8-wk program consisted of aerobic and resistance exercise sessions once per week and three PA behavior change discussion sessions in groups of four to six. Feasibility was determined by enrollment, retention, safety, and adherence. Postprogram surveys evaluated acceptability using a Likert scale and open-ended responses. Changes in PA (Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire), quality of life (QOL; Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy- General), and upper and lower body muscular endurance (bicep curl and sit-to-stand test) were also evaluated. Results Enrollment was feasible (n = 61 of 65 who expressed interest in the program), and retention (86.9%) and adherence (88% for exercise, 91% for discussion) were high; no adverse events were reported. Participants (mean age, 59.9 ± 10.1 yr; 96.2% female; 64.2% ovarian cancer, 28.3% breast cancer, 7.5% other cancer) reported they enjoyed the program (median, 7 of 7), and videoconferencing software was easy to use and had good video and audio quality (median, 5 of 5). From preprogram to postprogram, participants increased their weekly minutes of aerobic (mean (SD) change, 82.4 (144.2)) and resistance (mean (SD) change, 31.9 (42.7)) PA; sit-to-stand (mean (SD) change, 1.4 (3.9)) and bicep curl (mean (SD) change, 5.3 (6.8)) repetitions; and emotional (mean (SD) change, 0.82 (2.3) points), functional (mean (SD) change, 1.2 (3.6) points), and total QOL (mean (SD) change, 3 (7.9) points; all P < 0.05). Conclusions A group-based PA program delivered using videoconference technology is feasible and acceptable for cancer survivors, and may increase PA and improve physical fitness and some aspects of QOL. A larger, controlled intervention is needed to determine efficacy, as well as pragmatic studies to directly compare this approach with conventional strategies (i.e., face-to-face programs).
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- Heather J. Leach
- Department of Health and Exercise Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
- Department of Community and Behavioral Health, Colorado School of Public Health, Fort Collins, CO
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- Department of Health and Exercise Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
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Schmidt MLK, Østergren P, Kvorning Ternov K, Sønksen J, Midtgaard J. Factors related to promotion of physical activity in clinical oncology practice: A scoping review. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2023; 107:107582. [PMID: 36502560 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2022.107582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To map which factors have been considered, explored, and found to influence physical activity (PA) promotion by oncology physicians and nurses (OPN). METHODS A scoping review of empirical studies was conducted using Arksey and O'Malley's framework and the PRISMA-ScR guideline. The quality of the studies was evaluated using the QATSDD tool. RESULTS Twenty-nine publications were included. The methodological quality of the studies was low to moderate. Studies have shown a positive attitude towards PA and recommending PA. PA knowledge seems to influence PA promotion by OPNs to some extent. Structural barriers for PA promotion are the most endorsed barriers but to what extent they influence PA promotion is unclear. The demographic and professional characteristics of OPNs and their PA behavior do not seem to influence PA promotion to a greater extent. Patients' PA interest, health characteristics, and medical conditions are additional factors. Their implications for PA promotion are not fully elucidated. CONCLUSIONS The varied results across the studies, together with the methodological limitations of the studies, make it unclear to what extent the explored factors influence PA promotion by OPNs. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS More research into what influences OPNs' engagement in PA promotion is warranted to support clinical PA promotion.
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- M L K Schmidt
- Department of Urology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Denmark.
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- Department of Urology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Urology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Denmark
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- Department of Urology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Mental Health Centre Glostrup, University of Copenhagen, Glostrup, Denmark
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Zeinomar N, Qin B, Amin S, Lin Y, Xu B, Chanumolu D, Omene CO, Pawlish KS, Demissie K, Ambrosone CB, Hong CC, Bandera EV. Association of Cigarette Smoking and Alcohol Consumption With Subsequent Mortality Among Black Breast Cancer Survivors in New Jersey. JAMA Netw Open 2023; 6:e2252371. [PMID: 36692882 PMCID: PMC10148653 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.52371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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IMPORTANCE There are limited data about how lifestyle factors are associated with breast cancer prognosis among Black or African American women because most of the evidence is based on studies of White breast cancer survivors. OBJECTIVE To examine the association of prediagnostic cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption with all-cause mortality and breast cancer-specific mortality in a cohort of Black breast cancer survivors. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This population-based cohort study included 1926 Black or African American breast cancer survivors who received a diagnosis from June 6, 2005, to May 21, 2019, identified in 10 counties in New Jersey through rapid case ascertainment by the New Jersey State Cancer Registry. Statistical analysis was conducted from January 1, 2021, to August 1, 2022. EXPOSURES Information on prediagnostic cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, and additional covariates was collected during in-person interviews. The covariates examined included smoking status at the time of breast cancer diagnosis (currently smoking at the time of breast cancer diagnosis, formerly smoking, or never smoking), smoking duration (number of years smoking), smoking intensity (cigarettes smoked per day), number of pack-years of smoking, and regular alcohol consumption the year before diagnosis (categorized as nondrinkers, ≤3 drinks per week, or >3 drinks per week). MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Primary outcomes included breast cancer-specific mortality and all-cause mortality. RESULTS Among the 1926 women in the study, the mean (SD) age at breast cancer diagnosis was 54.4 (10.8) years. During 13 464 person-years of follow-up (median follow-up, 6.7 years [range, 0.5-16.0 years]), there were 337 deaths, of which 187 (55.5%) were breast cancer related. Compared with never smokers, current smokers at the time of breast cancer diagnosis had a 52% increased risk for all-cause mortality (hazard ratio [HR], 1.52; 95% CI, 1.15-2.02), which was most pronounced for those with 10 or more pack-years of smoking (HR, 1.84; 95% CI, 1.34-2.53). Similar findings were observed for breast cancer-specific mortality (current smokers vs never smokers: HR, 1.27; 95% CI, 0.87-1.85), although they were not statistically significant. There was no statistically significant association between alcohol consumption and all-cause mortality (>3 drinks per week vs nondrinkers: HR, 1.05; 95% CI, 0.73-1.51) or breast cancer-specific mortality (>3 drinks per week vs nondrinkers: HR, 1.06; 95% CI, 0.67-1.67). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE This population-based cohort study of Black breast cancer survivors suggests that current smoking at the time of diagnosis was associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality, particularly among women with greater pack-years of smoking.
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- Nur Zeinomar
- Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick
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- Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick
- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, New Jersey
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- Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick
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- Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick
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- Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- Cancer Epidemiology Services, New Jersey State Cancer Registry, New Jersey Department of Health, Trenton
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, SUNY Downstate School of Public Health, Brooklyn, New York
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- Department of Cancer Prevention and Control, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York
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- Department of Cancer Prevention and Control, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York
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- Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, New Jersey
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Trendowski MR, Kyko JM, Lusk CM, Ruterbusch JJ, Hastert TA, Harper FWK, Thompson H, Beebe‐Dimmer JL, Schwartz AG. Evaluation of health behaviors and overall quality of life in younger adult African American cancer survivors. Cancer Med 2023; 12:684-695. [PMID: 35655423 PMCID: PMC9844626 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Epidemiological studies of cancer survivors have predominantly focused on non-Hispanic White, elderly patients, despite the observation that African Americans have higher rates of mortality. Therefore, we characterized cancer survivorship in younger African American survivors using the Detroit Research on Cancer Survivors (ROCS) study to assess health behaviors and quality of life. METHODS Five hundred and seventeen patients diagnosed with any cancer between the ages of 20-49 (mean age: 42 years; SD: 6.7 years) completed a survey to identify important clinical, behavioral, and sociodemographic characteristics, measures of health literacy, and experiences of discrimination. Quality of life outcomes were evaluated in patients using FACT-G, FACT-Cog, and PROMIS® Anxiety and Depression scales. Stepwise linear and logistic regression were used to assess the association between quality of life measures and participant characteristics. RESULTS The mean FACT-G score was 74.1 (SD: 21.3), while the FACT-Cog was 55.1 (SD: 17.1) (FACT-G range 0-108 with higher scores indicating better function; elderly cancer patient mean: 82.2; FACT-Cog 18-item range 0-72 points with higher scores indicating better perceived cognitive functioning; scores <54 indicating cognitive impairment). In addition, 27.1% and 21.6% of patients had a score indicative of moderate or severe anxiety and depression, respectively. Perceived discrimination and the number of discriminatory events were significantly associated with reductions in three of the four quality of life measures. Health literacy was positively associated with all four health measures, while total comorbidity count was negatively associated with three of the four measures. CONCLUSION Younger adult African American cancer survivors who report experiencing discrimination and suffer from multiple comorbid conditions have poorer mental and overall health. Understanding the unique clinical and socioeconomic stressors that influence this patient population is essential for reducing health disparities and improving long-term survivorship.
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- Department of OncologyWayne State University School of MedicineDetroitMichiganUSA
- Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroitMichiganUSA
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- Department of OncologyWayne State University School of MedicineDetroitMichiganUSA
- Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroitMichiganUSA
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- Department of OncologyWayne State University School of MedicineDetroitMichiganUSA
- Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroitMichiganUSA
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- Department of OncologyWayne State University School of MedicineDetroitMichiganUSA
- Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroitMichiganUSA
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- Department of OncologyWayne State University School of MedicineDetroitMichiganUSA
- Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroitMichiganUSA
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- Department of OncologyWayne State University School of MedicineDetroitMichiganUSA
- Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroitMichiganUSA
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- Department of OncologyWayne State University School of MedicineDetroitMichiganUSA
- Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroitMichiganUSA
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- Department of OncologyWayne State University School of MedicineDetroitMichiganUSA
- Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroitMichiganUSA
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Application of the Updated WCRF/AICR Cancer Prevention Score as an Outcome for Cancer Survivors Participating in a Tailored and Intensive Dietary and Physical Activity Intervention. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14224751. [PMID: 36432442 PMCID: PMC9699073 DOI: 10.3390/nu14224751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) has defined evidence-based guidelines for cancer prevention. These recommendations have been operationalized into a quantitative index for individual assessment. Survivors of cancer are increasingly desiring guidance for diet and lifestyle, and in the absence of research in survivors, are often instructed to follow cancer prevention and public health guidelines. In this study, we examine the utility of the quantitative updated WCRF/AICR scoring criteria to assess change among cancer survivors with overweight/obesity (OW/OB) following an intensive behavioral intervention. We applied the WCRF/AICR scoring criteria (range 0−7) to examine changes over the duration of the study by paired t-tests. Two cancer survivor cohorts with OW/OB (n = 91) completed a six-month phase II clinical trial designed to improve dietary and physical activity patterns. At enrollment and post-intervention, participants completed assessments including anthropometrics, food frequency questionnaires, and objective evaluation of physical activity. Participants improved adherence to all scored recommendations, with a significant increase in mean score from enrollment (3.22 ± 1.06) to post-intervention (4.28 ± 1.04) (p < 0.001). Mean BMI and waist circumference improved (both p < 0.001). The greatest improvements were noted for fruit and non-starchy vegetable intakes (+39%, p < 0.001); the greatest decreases were observed for processed meat consumption (−70%, p < 0.001). The updated WCRF/AICR Score can be applied to cancer survivor intervention studies and provides a tool to compare trials in regard to the baseline status of populations enrolled and the success of the intervention. Future interventions incorporating standardized assessments will help guide effective strategies to improve the health and quality of life for cancer survivors.
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Contento I, Paul R, Marin-Chollom AM, Ogden Gaffney A, Sepulveda J, Dominguez N, Gray H, Haase AM, Hershman DL, Koch P, Greenlee H. Developing a Diet and Physical Activity Intervention for Hispanic/Latina Breast Cancer Survivors. Cancer Control 2022; 29:10732748221133987. [PMID: 36254717 PMCID: PMC9583197 DOI: 10.1177/10732748221133987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Objectives There is limited guidance on how to effectively educate cancer survivors to adopt and maintain specific diet and physical activity recommendations, especially among underserved and under-resourced populations. Here, the objective is to present the development of a behavioral and theoretically-based multi-modal diet and physical activity intervention program for Hispanic/Latina breast cancer survivors, Mi Vida Saludable (My Healthy Life). Methods The development process was based on the 6 steps of the Nutrition Education DESIGN Procedure: (1). Decide behaviors; (2). Explore determinants; (3). Select theory-based model; (4). Indicate objectives; (5). Generate plans; and (6). Nail down evaluation. The theoretical framework for the intervention is Social Cognitive Theory. Results The resulting behavioral intervention consists of 2 components. The first component is in-person group education consisting of 4 lessons over 1 month. Each 4-hour group lesson includes a hands-on cooking component, a physical activity component, and facilitator-led nutrition education and discussion, with 2 field trips to a local grocery store and farmers’ market. The second component is an e-Health program that includes weekly text messages, biweekly emailed newsletters, and ongoing website access. Conclusion The systematic DESIGN Procedure provided practical guidance for developing a behaviorally-focused, theory-based, and culturally sensitive program that addresses both dietary and physical activity behaviors for delivery both in-person education and through eHealth. The Procedure may be useful for developing other behaviorally focused and theory-based interventions.
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- Isobel Contento
- Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, USA
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- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA,Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA,Heather Greenlee, Division of Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1100 Fairview Ave. N., M4-B402, Seattle, WA 98109-1024, USA.
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Seven M, Marie Moraitis A. Community-based interventions designed to optimize health behaviors among cancer survivors: an integrative systematic review. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:8405-8415. [PMID: 35524870 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07097-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this review was to synthesize the evidence on community-based health behavior optimization interventions (physical activity, nutrition, weight management) with a focus on cancer survivors at risk for poor health outcomes. METHODS This integrative review followed the methods and protocol outlined by the Joanna Briggs Institute Methods Manual for systematic reviews and was reported using PRISMA-Scr. Four databases, namely, PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, SportDiscus, were searched in March 2021 to identify articles addressing health behaviors among cancer survivors. RESULTS The review included 43 articles describing unique interventions developed through community-based participatory research (CBPR). The majority of community-based interventions were designed to optimize exercise/physical activity (76.7%) exclusively or in combination with nutrition. Non-Hispanic White persons constituted most participants. Most interventions took place as a part of an established community program and recruited from existing community programs to evaluate intervention effects on specific health outcomes. Of the interventions, 88.3% improved at least one outcome measurement. CONCLUSION The current studies have built on the strengths and resources of the community using existing programs. There was a lack of diversity in socioeconomic status and racial/ethnic background among participants of most interventions and inputs from partners such as cancer survivors, community, and healthcare organizations. Multiple health behavior interventions with longitudinal studies are needed for racial/ethnic minoritized cancer survivors. Future research should focus on achieving mutual benefits through iterative processes to develop sustainable community/research partnerships, ensuring long-term commitment, and disseminating knowledge gained from CBPR to and by all involved partners to improve health behaviors.
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- Memnun Seven
- University of Massachusetts Amherst, Elaine Marieb College of Nursing, Amherst, MA, USA.
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Dibble KE, Connor AE. Evaluation of disparities in maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors among female cancer survivors by race/ethnicity and US nativity. Cancer Epidemiol 2022; 80:102235. [PMID: 35952462 DOI: 10.1016/j.canep.2022.102235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND There are well-known racial/ethnic disparities in maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors throughout cancer survivorship among US-born women. Less is known about these associations among women born outside the US, as these women may experience disparities in survivorship care due to the lack of access to culturally appropriate health services. We evaluated disparities in the associations between race/ethnicity and US nativity and the likelihood of meeting recommendations for maintaining a healthy lifestyle during cancer survivorship. METHODS 2044 female cancer survivors contributed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) (1999-2018). Adjusted odds ratios (aORs) and 95 % confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated with multivariable logistic regression models to measure the association between independent variables (race/ethnicity, US nativity, length of time in the US) and outcomes (obesity, meeting weekly physical activity (PA) recommendations, smoking history, alcoholic drinks/day) overall and by comorbidity. RESULTS Most survivors were breast cancer survivors (27.6 %), non-Hispanic white (64.2 %), and US native (84.5 %). Compared to US native survivors, foreign-born survivors were less likely (aOR, 0.30, 95 % CI, 0.10-0.87) to not meet PA recommendations, while foreign-born survivors living in the US ≥ 15 years were 2.30 times more likely (95 % CI, 1.12-4.73) to not meet PA recommendations. Having at least one comorbidity modified (p-interaction< 0.05) the relationships between US nativity and length of time in the US. CONCLUSION Our findings provide new evidence for disparities in maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors among female cancer survivors and can help inform lifestyle interventions for female cancer survivors from different racial/ethnic backgrounds.
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- Kate E Dibble
- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA; Department of Oncology, Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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Mama SK, Heredia NI, Johnston H, Conroy DE. Associations Between Physical Activity and Alcohol Consumption in Rural Cancer Survivors. Front Oncol 2022; 12:871192. [PMID: 35747787 PMCID: PMC9209737 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.871192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose Rural adults and cancer survivors are more likely to be physically inactive and exceed recommendations for alcohol use. Physical activity and alcohol use are positively associated in adults and cancer survivors but associations between physical activity and alcohol use in rural cancer survivors is unknown. This cross-sectional study explored associations between physical activity, sitting time, and alcohol use in rural cancer survivors. Methods Cancer survivors residing in central Pennsylvania were recruited to the Partnering to Prevent and Control Cancer (PPCC) study and completed mailed questionnaires assessing physical activity (low, moderate, high), sitting time (<6 or ≥6 hours/day), and alcohol use (0 or ≥1 drinks/week). Binary logistic regression models tested associations between physical activity, sitting time, and alcohol use, adjusting for age, gender, and education. Results Participants (N=219) were in their mid-60s (M age=64.5 ± 12.2 years, 60.7% female), overweight (M BMI=29.6 ± 6.9 kg/m2), and 50.5% were college graduates. Nearly half of participants were breast (22.8%) or prostate (20.5%) cancer survivors and 90.4% were >12 weeks but <5 years post-treatment. Participants self-reported meeting physical activity recommendations (79.5%), sitting <6 hours/day (53.3%), and consuming ≥1 alcoholic drinks/week (54.1%). Participants who reported being moderately (OR=5.0, 95% CI: 1.9-12.9) or highly (OR=4.5, 95% CI: 1.9-10.9) active had higher odds of reporting alcohol use, after adjusting for covariates. Conclusion Results mirror positive associations seen in adults and other subgroups (e.g., racial/ethnic minority adults). Cancer control efforts should stress being physically active while emphasizing messaging to curtail increases in alcohol use among rural cancer survivors.
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- Scherezade K. Mama
- Department of Health Disparities Research, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
- *Correspondence: Scherezade K. Mama,
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- Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Behavioral Science, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology, College of Health and Human Development, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States
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McNeely ML, Suderman K, Yurick JL, Nishimura K, Sellar C, Ospina PA, Pituskin E, Lau H, Easaw JC, Parliament MB, Joy AA, Culos-Reed SN. Feasibility of Implementing Cancer-Specific Community-Based Exercise Programming: A Multi-Centre Randomized Trial. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14112737. [PMID: 35681717 PMCID: PMC9179478 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14112737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is growing recognition of the importance of reporting preliminary work on the feasibility of a trial. The present study aimed to assess the feasibility of (1) a proposed fitness testing battery, and (2) processes related to the implementation of cancer-specific exercise programming in a community setting. METHODS/DESIGN A randomized controlled implementation feasibility trial was performed in advance of a large-scale implementation study. Eligible participants within 18 months of a cancer diagnosis were randomized to immediate or delayed community-based exercise at YMCA locations in Calgary and Edmonton, Canada for an 8-week period. The primary outcome for the trial was the feasibility of the physical fitness testing battery, defined as a 70% or greater completion rate across the 24-week study period. The Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework was used to evaluate processes related to implementation of the exercise program across the two sites. RESULTS Eighty participants were recruited, 73 (91%) completed the 8-week trial, and 68 (85%) completed the 16- and 24-week follow-ups. Sixty participants (75%) completed the full physical fitness test battery at each time point, and 59 (74%) completed the patient-reported outcome measures. Statistically significant between-group differences were found in favor of the exercise group for functional aerobic capacity, upper and lower extremity strength, and symptoms. Differences were found between the sites, however, in completion rates and processes related to program implementation. DISCUSSION Findings suggest the need for minor adaptations to the physical fitness battery and outcome measures to better fit the community context. While findings support feasibility, context-specific challenges related to implementation processes were identified.
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- Margaret L. McNeely
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G4, Canada; (K.S.); (K.N.); (C.S.); (P.A.O.)
- Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB T5J 3E4, Canada;
- Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, Canada; (E.P.); (J.C.E.); (A.A.J.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-780-248-1531
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G4, Canada; (K.S.); (K.N.); (C.S.); (P.A.O.)
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- Cross Cancer Institute, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2, Canada;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G4, Canada; (K.S.); (K.N.); (C.S.); (P.A.O.)
- Cross Cancer Institute, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2, Canada;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G4, Canada; (K.S.); (K.N.); (C.S.); (P.A.O.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G4, Canada; (K.S.); (K.N.); (C.S.); (P.A.O.)
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- Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, Canada; (E.P.); (J.C.E.); (A.A.J.)
- Cross Cancer Institute, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2, Canada;
- Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6C 1C9, Canada
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- Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2, Canada;
- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1, Canada;
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- Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, Canada; (E.P.); (J.C.E.); (A.A.J.)
- Cross Cancer Institute, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2, Canada;
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- Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB T5J 3E4, Canada;
- Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, Canada; (E.P.); (J.C.E.); (A.A.J.)
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- Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, Canada; (E.P.); (J.C.E.); (A.A.J.)
- Cross Cancer Institute, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2, Canada;
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1, Canada;
- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
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Phillips SM, Penedo FJ, Collins LM, Solk P, Siddique J, Song J, Cella D, Courneya KS, Ackermann RT, Welch WA, Auster-Gussman LA, Whitaker M, Cullather E, Izenman E, Spring B. Optimization of a technology-supported physical activity promotion intervention for breast cancer survivors: Results from Fit2Thrive. Cancer 2022; 128:1122-1132. [PMID: 34812521 PMCID: PMC8837679 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND The benefits of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for breast cancer survivors are well established. However, most are insufficiently active. Fit2Thrive used the Multiphase Optimization Strategy methodology to determine the effect of 5 intervention components on MVPA in this population. METHODS Two hundred sixty-nine participants (mean age, 52.5 years; SD, 9.9 years) received a core intervention (the Fit2Thrive self-monitoring app and Fitbit) and were randomly assigned to 5 intervention components set to on/off in a full factorial experiment: support calls, deluxe app, buddy, online gym, and text messages. The intervention was delivered over 12 weeks with a 12-week follow-up. MVPA was measured via accelerometry at the baseline (T1), at 12 weeks (T2), and at 24 weeks (T3). The main effects and interaction effects at each time point were examined for all components. RESULTS Trial retention was high: 91.8% had valid accelerometer data at T2 or T3. Across all conditions, there were significant increases in MVPA (+53.6 min/wk; P < .001) and in the proportion of survivors meeting MVPA guidelines (+22.3%; P < .001) at T2 that were maintained but attenuated at T3 (MVPA, +24.6 min/wk; P < .001; meeting guidelines, +12.6%; P < .001). No individual components significantly improved MVPA, although increases were greater for the on level versus the off level for support calls, buddy, and text messages at T2 and T3. CONCLUSIONS The Fit2Thrive core intervention (the self-monitoring app and Fitbit) is promising for increasing MVPA in breast cancer survivors, but the components provided no additional increases in MVPA. Future research should evaluate the core intervention in a randomized trial and determine what components optimize MVPA behaviors in breast cancer survivors.
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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Sangameswaran S, Segal C, Rosenberg DE, Casanova-Perez R, Cronkite D, Gore JL, Hartzler AL. Design of digital walking programs that engage prostate cancer survivors: Needs and preferences from focus groups. AMIA ... ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS. AMIA SYMPOSIUM 2022; 2021:1069-1078. [PMID: 35309011 PMCID: PMC8861760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The majority of prostate cancer survivors do not meet physical activity (PA) recommendations. Although technology has shown to promote PA, engagement has been a challenge. This mixed method study characterizes survivors' needs and preferences for digital walking programs Through focus groups and surveys, we engaged prostate cancer support groups to describe PA motivators and barriers, interest in improving PA, and preferences for design features of a future digital walking program. Identified motivators (peers, positive thinking) and barriers (health issues) reflect PA needs that impact engagement. The most preferred features include: (1) well-curated, specific content, (2) individualized feedback from trusted sources, (3) moderated peer discussion, and (4) support from small teams and peer mentors. These findings inform digital PA programs that survivors will find engaging and can promote PA.
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- Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute Seattle, WA
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- Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute Seattle, WA
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Flores E, Nakagawa S, Moyer R, Bluethmann SM. Assessment of a Community-Based Exercise Program for Older Adults in a Mixed Rural/Urban Catchment Area: Silver Sneakers in Central Pennsylvania. Prev Chronic Dis 2022; 19:E04. [PMID: 35085067 PMCID: PMC8794261 DOI: 10.5888/pcd19.210283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The purpose of our study was to understand the capacity of Silver Sneakers, a federally funded and community-based exercise program, to serve older adults (aged ≥65 years) in our mixed rural/urban catchment area of central Pennsylvania. We identified 139 registered Silver Sneakers program locations; of these, 18 were closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We used questionnaires to interview Silver Sneakers program staff by telephone (n = 80 of 121, response rate of 66%). Most programs were offered by private gyms (52%). Fewer programs were in rural counties than in urban counties. Most facilities reported that membership was equally mixed by gender, and member retention strategies included program perks and promotion of Silver Sneakers as a Medicare benefit. Most (89%) programs were able to continue classes during the pandemic, in part by adapting to video platforms. Overall, Silver Sneakers programs offer a sustainable option to facilitate access to exercise programs and reduce barriers to physical activity among older adults in our catchment area.
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- Eileen Flores
- Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Department of Public Health Sciences, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Department of Public Health Sciences, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Department of Public Health Sciences, Hershey, Pennsylvania.,Penn State Cancer Institute, Hershey, Pennsylvania.,Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Public Health Sciences, 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033.
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Duangchan C, Steffen A, Matthews AK. Thai oncology nurses' perspectives toward survivorship care plan components and implementation for colorectal cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:4089-4098. [PMID: 35066665 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06766-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe oncology nurses' perspectives regarding survivorship care plan (SCP) components and implementation for colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors in Thailand. METHODS A cross-sectional, descriptive online study was conducted between October and November 2020. Thai oncology nurses were recruited using Facebook and the Line application. Study participants (n = 160) rated the usefulness of four standard SCP components (treatment summaries, surveillance, late/long-term effects, and health promotion and psychosocial needs; n = 23 items) and gave input on the implementation of SCPs in clinical practice (n = 11 items). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS Most oncology nurses supported providing CRC survivors with SCPs (93.2%) and felt that SCPs were an important part of their practice (93.7%). Nurses rated all four SCP components as "very useful," including treatment summaries (76.4%), surveillance (81.9%), late/long-term effects (85.7%), and health behavior and psychosocial concerns (80.2%). In terms of implementation, most nurses indicated that oncologists should prepare (84.4%) and provide SCPs (95%), but 61.9% and 69.4% of nurses, respectively, also believed that they should perform these tasks. In addition, most nurses indicated that they should play a significant role in the ongoing management of CRC survivors (95.7%) and that evidence-based surveillance guidelines are needed (96.2%). CONCLUSION Oncology nurses believed that the four SCP components were helpful to the long-term management of CRC survivors, supported SCP provision, and expressed their perceived responsibilities for preparing and delivering SCPs. The findings suggested opportunities for oncology nurses to play a significant role in developing and implementing SCPs. However, additional efforts are needed to expand nurses' roles in survivorship care and establish practice guidelines that will facilitate integration of SCPs into nursing practice.
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- Cherdsak Duangchan
- University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing, Chicago, IL, USA. .,Faculty of Nursing, HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical Science, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing, Chicago, IL, USA
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- University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing, Chicago, IL, USA
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Rees-Punia E, Leach CR, Westmaas JL, Dempsey LF, Roberts AM, Nocera JR, Patel AV. Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy of a Web-Based Physical Activity and Sedentary Time Intervention for Survivors of Physical Inactivity-Related Cancers. Int J Behav Med 2022; 29:220-229. [PMID: 33954891 PMCID: PMC8099708 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-021-09999-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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BACKGROUND This pilot study explored the feasibility, acceptability, and usability of a web-based intervention for survivors of physical inactivity-related cancers through a two-arm, 12-week randomized controlled trial. Secondarily, this study tested the change in physical activity (PA) and sedentary time with intervention exposure. METHODS Prior to randomization to the intervention (n = 45) or behavior "as usual" wait-listed control (n = 40) groups, participants completed baseline surveys and an accelerometer protocol. The intervention focused on increasing PA and decreasing sedentary time through social cognitive theory techniques. Follow-up acceptability/usability surveys (intervention group only) and accelerometers were sent after the intervention period. Information on intervention completion, adverse events, and user statistics were collected to determine feasibility. Median login time and mean acceptability/usability scores were calculated. RESULTS Participants (mean age = 60 ± 7 years) included female (n = 80, 94%) and male survivors of breast (82%), colon (6%), endometrial (6%), bladder (4%), and kidney (2%) cancer. Seventy-eight (91.7%) participants returned partially or fully complete post-intervention data. There were no reported injuries or safety concerns. Intervention participants logged into the website for a total of 95 min (Q1, Q3 = 11, 204). System usability scores (72 ± 3) indicated above average usability of the website. Changes in time spent active and sedentary were not statistically significantly different between groups (p = 0.45), but within-group changes suggested intervention group participants spent more time active and less time sedentary after the intervention. CONCLUSION Results of this pilot study suggest its feasibility and acceptability for survivors of several inactivity-related cancers. Additional research to determine long-term efficacy is warranted. This low-cost online-only intervention has the potential to have a very broad reach. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical Trials Number: NCT03983083. Date registered: June 12th, 2019.
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- Erika Rees-Punia
- Department of Population Science, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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- Department of Population Science, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA USA
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- Department of Population Science, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA USA
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- Department of Population Science, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA USA
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- Department of Population Science, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA USA
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- Departments of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA USA ,Center for Visual and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation, Atlanta, GA USA ,Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Winship Cancer Institute, Atlanta, GA USA
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- Department of Population Science, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA USA
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Dunston ER, Bai Y, Newton M, Podlog L, Walker D, Oza S, Zingg RW, Hansen PA, Coletta AM. Clinical and Demographic Factors Associated With Follow-Up in a Hospital-Based Exercise Oncology Program. Integr Cancer Ther 2022; 21:15347354221105482. [PMID: 35723412 PMCID: PMC9344112 DOI: 10.1177/15347354221105482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective: Despite the numerous benefits of regular exercise participation for cancer
survivors, nearly 60% of survivors do not meet current guidelines.
Hospital-based exercise oncology programs may be one strategy to promote
exercise engagement as survivors have expressed a preference for exercise
programs associated with a cancer hospital. However, follow-up rates in
hospital-based exercise oncology programs can be low. Follow-up assessments
are a critical component of exercise oncology programs as they determine
survivor progress, allow for revision of exercise prescriptions, and
demonstrate the effectiveness of the exercise program. Therefore, the
purpose of this study was to identify clinical and demographic factors
associated with not attending a 12-week follow-up assessment in a
hospital-based exercise oncology program. Methods: We analyzed data collected from 2016 to 2019 (n = 849) from the Huntsman
Cancer Institute’s hospital-based exercise oncology program, the Personal
Optimism with Exercise Recovery (POWER) program. Cancer survivors completed
an assessment at the start of POWER and were encouraged to attend a 12-week
follow-up assessment. Factors associated with not attending a 12-week
follow-up assessment were identified using logistic regression. Results: Multiple myeloma cancer survivors were more likely (OR 2.33; 95% CI 1.09,
4.98) to not attend a 12-week follow-up assessment, whereas endometrial
cancer survivors were less likely (OR 0.39; 95% CI 0.18, 0.87). Greater
travel time (OR 2.69; 95% CI: 1.83, 3.96) and distance (OR 2.37; 95% CI:
1.61, 3.49) were associated with not attending a 12-week follow-up
assessment. Immunotherapy (OR 1.66; 95% CI 1.02, 2.72), waist circumference
(OR 1.01; 95% CI 1.00, 1.02), overweight status per body mass index (OR
1.62; 95% CI 1.11, 2.38), and male sex (OR 1.70; 95% CI 1.23, 2.35) were
associated with an increased likelihood of not attending a 12-week follow-up
assessment. Survivors with a higher baseline quality of life (OR 0.96; 95%
CI 0.93, 0.99) and peak oxygen consumption (OR 0.97; 95% CI 0.95, 0.99) were
less likely not to attend a 12-week follow-up assessment. Conclusions: Both clinical and demographic factors were associated with not attending a
12-week follow-up assessment in a hospital-based exercise oncology program.
Understanding factors related to follow-up assessment attendance in exercise
oncology programs can inform the development of targeted interventions to
improve follow-up rate thus maximizing exercise support for cancer
survivors.
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- Emily R Dunston
- University of Utah, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.,University of Utah, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.,University of Utah, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.,University of Utah, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.,Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Mama SK, Lopez-Olivo MA, Bhuiyan N, Leach HJ. Effectiveness of Physical Activity Interventions among Rural Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2021; 30:2143-2153. [PMID: 34620628 PMCID: PMC8643319 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-21-0871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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This review estimated the effectiveness of behavior change interventions to increase physical activity (PA) among rural adult cancer survivors. PubMed Medline, CINAHL, and PsychINFO were systematically searched through July 2020. Two independent investigators screened citations to identify studies to increase PA in adults residing in rural areas who had received any cancer diagnosis. Meta-analyses were conducted to assess proportion of participants achieving PA goal, paired mean difference (MD) in aerobic PA and strength training, and retention from baseline to post-intervention. Seven studies met inclusion criteria encompassing a total of 722 participants (591 in intervention and 131 controls). Overall quality of evidence was low to medium. The pooled proportion of participants achieving PA goals (150-225 min/wk) was 39% [95% confidence interval (CI), 18%-62%]. The mean time spent engaging in aerobic PA increased from baseline to post-intervention (range, 6-52 weeks) by 97.7 min/wk (95% CI, 75.0-120.4), and the MD in time spent on strength training was 12.2 min/wk (95% CI, -8.3-32.8). The pooled retention rate was 82% (95% CI, 69%-92%) at 6 to 78 weeks. Because of the modest intervention effects, low quality of evidence, and small number of studies, further rigorously designed behavior change interventions, including randomized controlled trials with long-term follow up, are needed to confirm efficacy for increasing PA in rural cancer survivors and to test innovative implementation strategies to enhance reach and effectiveness.
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- Scherezade K Mama
- Department of Health Disparities Research, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
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- Department of Health Services Research, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Health and Exercise Science, College of Health and Human Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
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Santiago-Torres M, Contento I, Koch P, Tsai WY, Brickman AM, Gaffney AO, Thomson CA, Crane TE, Dominguez N, Sepulveda J, Marín-Chollom AM, Paul R, Shi Z, Ulanday KT, Hale C, Hershman D, Greenlee H. ¡Mi Vida Saludable! A randomized, controlled, 2 × 2 factorial trial of a diet and physical activity intervention among Latina breast cancer survivors: Study design and methods. Contemp Clin Trials 2021; 110:106524. [PMID: 34365016 PMCID: PMC8595705 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2021.106524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Most Latina breast cancer survivors do not meet diet and physical activity (PA) guidelines for cancer survivors and effective lifestyle interventions to adopt and maintain these recommendations are limited, especially among underserved populations. Here we describe the design, methods and enrollment of a 2 × 2 factorial-designed trial testing the separate effects of the ¡Mi Vida Saludable! (My Healthy Life!) intervention program on changes in diet and PA behaviors among Latina breast cancer survivors. METHODS Latinas with a history of stage 0-III breast cancer, no evidence of recurrent/metastatic disease, and > 90 days post-treatment were primarily identified via cancer registries and physician referral. Participants were randomized to four arms: 1) 4 weeks of in-person group sessions plus 11 months of eHealth communication, 2) in-person group sessions alone, 3) eHealth alone, or 4) control. All participants received a Fitbit to self-monitor PA. Assessments at baseline, 6 and 12 months include diet, PA, anthropometrics, predictors and mediators of behavior change, psychosocial and quality of life outcomes, and blood draw. RESULTS Of 884 women screened between January 2016 and September 2018, 27% were eligible. Primary reasons for ineligibility included not being willing/able to participate due to work/life responsibilities, health reasons, or transportation. Of 241 eligible women, 167 completed baseline assessment and enrolled. CONCLUSIONS We successfully enrolled a diverse group of breast cancer survivors representing more than 15 Latin American nationalities to a diet and physical activity trial. If effective, the ¡Mi Vida Saludable! program can be implemented by community groups and medical centers. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02780271, registered May 2016.
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- Margarita Santiago-Torres
- Cancer Prevention Program, Division of Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Program in Nutrition, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Program in Nutrition, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer's Disease and the Aging Brain, Department of Neurology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Psychological Science, Central Connecticut State University, Connecticut, CT, USA; Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Program in Nutrition, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA; Rachel Paul Nutrition LLC, New York, NY, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Cancer Prevention Program, Division of Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA; Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
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Health behaviors and well-being among those "living" with metastatic cancer in Alabama. Support Care Cancer 2021; 30:1689-1701. [PMID: 34562170 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06583-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Approximately 5 million Americans are living with metastatic cancer. Metastatic cancer survivors (MCS) are at risk for poor health behaviors, which may negatively influence well-being. METHODS Using a modified Dillman protocol, 542 MCS were mailed a survey querying physical and mental health (PROMIS® measures), health behaviors, and supportive care interest. Returned surveys were double-key entered into REDCap®. Data were analyzed using SPSS. RESULTS Two hundred seventy-seven surveys were returned (51% response). Respondents (51% female; 88% Caucasian; 12% African-American; Mage = 65 years; Msurvivorship = 38 months; 23% female cancers, 23% melanoma, 21% gastrointestinal, 15% genitourinary, 12% pulmonary, and 6% other) reported low daily fruit and vegetable (F&V) intake (M = 4.1) and weekly minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (PA) (M = 41.9), with 66% of respondents having overweight or obesity. While mean scores for physical (M = 43.6) and mental (M = 47.7) health were considered "good," scores in the "fair" to "poor" ranges were observed (40% physical; 23% mental). MCS meeting PA (≥ 150 min per week) and dietary (≥ 5 daily servings of F&V) guidelines reported better physical (p = .003; p = .056) and mental (p = .033, p = .549) health, respectively, compared to MCS who were not. While current supportive care use was low (12%), future interest was high (57%), with greatest interest for nutrition (46%), MCS support group (38%), and gardening (31%). CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that engaging in regular PA and consuming more F&Vs may enhance physical and mental health among MCS. Future research may explore supportive care approaches with high interest, such as gardening, to aid MCS in improving key health behaviors.
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Welch WA, Solk P, Auster-Gussman L, Gavin KL, Whitaker M, Cullather E, Izenman E, Courneya KS, Ackermann R, Spring B, Cella D, Penedo F, Phillips SM. User-centered development of a smartphone application (Fit2Thrive) to promote physical activity in breast cancer survivors. Transl Behav Med 2021; 12:203-213. [PMID: 34398962 DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibab112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Increased moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is associated with better health outcomes in breast cancer survivors; yet, most are insufficiently active. Smartphone applications (apps) to promote MVPA have high scalability potential, but few evidence-based apps exist. The purpose is to describe the testing and usability of Fit2Thrive, a MVPA promotion app for breast cancer survivors. A user-centered, iterative design process was utilized on three independent groups of participants. Two groups of breast cancer survivors (group 1 n = 8; group 2: n = 14) performed app usability field testing by interacting with the app for ≥3 days in a free-living environment. App refinements occurred following each field test. The Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire (PSSUQ) and the User Version Mobile Application Rating Scale (uMARS) assessed app usability and quality on a 7- and 5-point scale, respectively, and women provided qualitative written feedback. A third group (n = 15) rated potential app notification content. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Qualitative data were analyzed using a directed content analysis. The PSSUQ app usability score (M1= 3.8; SD = 1.4 vs. M2= 3.2; SD = 1.1; lower scores are better) and uMARS app quality score (M1 = 3.4; SD = 1.3 vs. M2= 3.4; SD = 0.6; higher scores are better) appeared to improve in Field Test 2. Group 1 participants identified app "clunkiness," whereas group 2 participants identified issues with error messaging/functionality. Group 3 "liked" 53% of the self-monitoring, 71% of the entry reminder, 60% of the motivational, and 70% of the goal accomplishment notifications. Breast cancer survivors indicated that the Fit2Thrive app was acceptable and participants were able to use the app. Future work will test the efficacy of this app to increase MVPA.
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- Whitney A Welch
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53726, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- University of Alberta Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation , Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Addressing Cancer Survivorship Care Under COVID-19: Perspectives From the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network. Am J Prev Med 2021; 60:732-736. [PMID: 33663935 PMCID: PMC8958290 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2020.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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What do cancer survivors and their health care providers want from a healthy living program? Results from the first round of a co-design project. Support Care Cancer 2021; 29:4847-4858. [PMID: 33544245 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06019-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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PURPOSE Healthy lifestyles are an important part of cancer survivorship, though survivors often do not adhere to recommended guidelines. As part of the co-design of a new online healthy living intervention, this study aimed to understand cancer survivors', oncology healthcare professionals' (HCP) and cancer non-government organisation (NGO) representatives' preferences regarding intervention content and format. METHODS Survivors, HCP and NGO representatives participated in focus groups and interviews exploring what healthy living means to survivors, their experience with past healthy living programs and their recommendations for future program content and delivery. Sessions were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically. RESULTS Six focus groups and eight interviews were conducted including a total of 38 participants (21 survivors, 12 HCP, 5 NGO representatives). Two overarching messages emerged: (1) healthy living goes beyond physical health to include mental health and adjustment to a new normal and (2) healthy living programs should incorporate mental health strategies and peer support and offer direction in a flexible format with long-term accessibility. There was a high degree of consensus between participant groups across themes. CONCLUSIONS These findings highlight the need for integration of physical and mental health interventions with flexibility in delivery. Future healthy living programs should investigate the potential for increased program adherence if mental health interventions and a hybrid of delivery options were included.
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Kim HS, Kim HK. Relationship between Physical Activity and Physiological Indicators, Hand Grip Strength, Stress, and Health-related Quality of Life among Cancer Survivors: Based on the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2016~2019). ASIAN ONCOLOGY NURSING 2021. [DOI: 10.5388/aon.2021.21.4.199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Hee Sun Kim
- College of Nursing · Research Institute of Nursing Science, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea
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- College of Nursing · Research Institute of Nursing Science, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea
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Arem H, Duan X, Ehlers DK, Lyon ME, Rowland JH, Mama SK. Provider Discussion about Lifestyle by Cancer History: A Nationally Representative Survey. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2020; 30:278-285. [PMID: 33268489 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-20-1268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Providers are uniquely positioned to encourage health-promoting behaviors, particularly among cancer survivors where patients develop trust in providers. METHODS We utilized the National Health Interview Survey to identify adults who reported a visit to a provider in the prior year (44,385 individuals with no cancer history and 4,792 cancer survivors), and reported prevalence of provider discussions on weight loss, physical activity, diet, and smoking. We used generalized linear mixed models to examine predicted prevalence of provider lifestyle discussions by cancer history overall, and among those who do not meet body mass index (BMI), activity, or smoking guidelines. RESULTS Among those with a BMI of 25-<60 kg/m2, 9.2% of those with a cancer history and 11.6% of those without a cancer history reported being told to participate in a weight loss program (P < 0.001). Overall, 31.7% of cancer survivors and 35.3% of those with no cancer history were told to increase their physical activity (P < 0.001). Only 27.6% of cancer survivors and 32.2% of those with no cancer history reported having a general discussion of diet (P < 0.001). Among smokers, 67.3% of cancer survivors and 69.9% of those with no cancer history reported counseling on smoking (P = 0.309). CONCLUSIONS Fewer cancer survivors, who are at increased risk for health complications, are reporting provider discussions about critical lifestyle issues than those with no cancer history. IMPACT Our nationally representative results suggest that providers are missing an opportunity for influencing patient lifestyle factors, which could lead to mitigation of late and long-term effects of treatment.
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- Hannah Arem
- Department of Epidemiology, George Washington Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington, DC.
- George Washington Cancer Center, Washington, DC
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- Department of Biostatistics, George Washington Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington, DC
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- Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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