"Fear of raising the problem without a solution": a qualitative study of patients' and healthcare professionals' views regarding the integration of routine support for physical activity within breast cancer care.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The benefits of physical activity across the cancer continuum for many adult cancers are well established. However, physical activity is yet to be routinely implemented into health services throughout the world. This study aims to explore patients' and healthcare professionals' views about integrating conversations and support for physical activity into routine care during treatment for breast cancer.

Methods

Healthcare professionals and patients from across the UK living with or beyond breast cancer were invited to take part in semi-structured interviews that were conducted online. Recruitment for the study was advertised on social media, in cancer support groups and newsletters. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis.

Results

Three themes cap

SUBMITTER: Gokal K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10771998 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature