Behavioral Change Strategies to Improve Physical Activity After Cancer Treatment. Issue 3 (July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Berkman, Amy M.; Gilchrist, Susan C.
• Is Part Of: Rehabilitation oncology. Volume 36:Issue 3(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-07
• Subjects: cancer survivors -- oncology rehabilitation -- physical activity; Cancer -- Patients -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Nursing -- Periodicals; 616.99406
• DOI: 10.1097/01.REO.0000000000000112
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2168-3808

Abstract

Abstract : Physical activity is associated with a decreased risk of mortality among cancer survivors and promotes heart health in a population of patients with cancer at risk for cardiovascular disease. Unfortunately, the majority of cancer survivors do not meet national physical activity guidelines. A wide range of strategies, including education, coaching, and behavioral change theories, have been used in interventions aimed at increasing physical activity among cancer survivors. We sought to review the most compelling practices to inform oncology rehabilitation programs focused on improving physical activity among cancer survivors. We identify both effective and ineffective strategies for behavioral change, as well as highlight areas where more research focus is needed to improve physical activity among cancer survivors.