Stan DL, Cutshall SM, Adams TF, Ghosh K, Clark MM, Wieneke KC, Kebede EB, Donelan Dunlap BJ, Ruddy KJ, Hazelton JK, Butts AM, Jenkins SM, Croghan IT, Bauer BA. Wellness Coaching: An Intervention to Increase Healthy Behavior in Breast Cancer Survivors.
Clin J Oncol Nurs 2021;
24:305-315. [PMID:
32441691 DOI:
10.1188/20.cjon.305-315]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Regular physical activity after breast cancer diagnosis improves survival rates and quality of life (QOL). However, breast cancer survivors rarely meet guidelines for recommended levels of physical activity. Wellness coaching interventions (WCIs) have improved exercise and health behaviors in other patient populations.
OBJECTIVES
This study assessed the feasibility and effectiveness of WCIs for increasing physical activity in breast cancer survivors; secondary measures included changes in dietary habits, weight, and QOL.
METHODS
20 obese or overweight breast cancer survivors who recently completed active breast cancer treatment were recruited into a single-arm, 12-week WCI pilot feasibility study. The intervention was comprised of one in-person wellness coaching visit followed by four telephone calls over 12 weeks and 12 weekly emails containing wellness recommendations.
FINDINGS
Significant improvements from pre- to postintervention were seen in physical activity level, dietary habits, and in some aspects of QOL. Forty percent of participants achieved the 3% postintervention weight-loss goal, but this was not sustained at 30 weeks.
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