Implementing exercise and self-management for women with breast cancer during treatment: results of the NEXT-BRCA randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility (recruitment, retention, and adherence rates) and effectiveness of institution-based exercise and self-management (SM) on physical activity (PA) level, exercise knowledge and intention, health status, functional capacity, patient engagement, and lower extremity strength for individuals with breast cancer receiving treatment. We conducted a hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial (type 1), including female participants with a current diagnosis of breast cancer undergoing treatment. Participants were randomized to (1) exercise and SM (EXSM; 8 in person exercise sessions and SM education), (2) SM only (8 sessions of SM), or (3) usual care (UC; no intervention). The RE-AIM model was used to explore the interventions success. The prim

SUBMITTER: Smith-Turchyn J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12274288 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature