Lifestyle modification program (IM Healthy) for cancer survivors: Implementation of a reimbursable telehealth group program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We designed and pilot-tested a reimbursable lifestyle change program delivered via telehealth that was initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

The program (IM Healthy) focused on increasing physical activity, improving nutrition, and facilitating stress management and healthy behavior change. Retrospective chart review was used to collect data on IM Healthy participants from the period of Sept 2021 to Aug 2022. The program was offered three days each week with the same topic presented each day. Patients chose which day they attended. Meetings were primarily led by a health psychologist, with intermittent weeks led by a dietitian or physical therapist. Chart review provided demographics, group attendance, ESAS-FS, PROMIS10, weight, and BMI. Patient feedback re

SUBMITTER: Christie AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11802590 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature