Perspectives of patients with metastatic breast cancer on physical exercise programs: results from a survey in five European countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To successfully implement exercise programs for patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), services and patient education should consider patients' knowledge, preferences, values, and goals. Hence, gaining insight into their perspectives on exercise and exercise programming is important.

Method

In this cross-sectional survey, we recruited patients with MBC from the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Spain, and Sweden. We collected data on patients' knowledge and skills about exercise and outcome expectations. We identified barriers to and facilitators of participation in exercise programs, and patients' preferences for program content and modes of exercise delivery.

Results

A total of 420 patients participated in the survey. Respondents were, on average, 56.5

SUBMITTER: Sweegers MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10643348 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature