Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To understand breast cancer survivors' and providers' attitudes and beliefs regarding exercise counseling and structured exercise programs within cancer care. SAMPLE & SETTING: 61 female breast cancer survivors and 11 breast cancer providers from a university cancer center in the Pacific Northwest. METHODS & VARIABLES: Survivors completed anonymous self-report surveys, and providers participated in semistructured interviews. Survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and interview transcripts were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS: Breast cancer survivors and providers believed that including exercise counseling within cancer care was important. More than half of the survivors reported that they would attend structured exercise classes; a majority of providers thought cancer centers should offer exercise programs. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: Nurses could facilitate exercise counseling within cancer care and advocate for clinic-based exercise programs.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 56-69 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Oncology nursing forum |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2020 |
Keywords
- breast cancer
- clinic-based exercise programs
- exercise
- exercise counseling
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology(nursing)