Cost-effectiveness of peer-delivered physical activity promotion and maintenance programs for initially sedentary breast cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT: The evidence for the survival and health benefits of physical activity (PA) among cancer survivors is well documented. However, it has been challenging to maintain PA among cancer survivors. To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of peer support to encourage maintenance of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among breast cancer survivors. Participants were randomized into Reach Plus Message (weekly text/email messages), Reach Plus Phone (monthly phone calls) or Reach Plus (a self-monitoring intervention) over 6 months after an initial adoption phase. We calculated the incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICER) in terms of quality-adjusted years life years (QALYs) and self-reported MVPA, from the payer's budgetary and societal perspectives over 1 year. Intervention costs were collec

SUBMITTER: Chen BK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10496440 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature