A randomized controlled trial of Promoting Physical Activity in Regional and Remote Cancer Survivors (PPARCS).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity (PA) is important for cancer survivors. Trials of remotely delivered interventions are needed to assist in reaching under-served non-metropolitan cancer survivors. The objective of this study was to ascertain whether wearable technology, coupled with health coaching was effective in increasing PA in breast and colorectal cancer survivors living in regional and remote areas in Australia.

Methods

Cancer survivors from 5 states were randomized to intervention and control arms. Intervention participants were given a Fitbit Charge 2^TM and received up to 6 telephone health coaching sessions. Control participants received PA print materials. Accelerometer assessments at baseline and 12 weeks measured moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA), light PA,

SUBMITTER: Hardcastle SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10818110 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature