Experiences and needs of Dutch cancer survivors regarding lifestyle counselling: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer survivors face various short- and long-term consequences of their disease and treatment, which may negatively impact their quality of life. Healthy lifestyle changes can have a positive effect on these consequences but current counselling does not sufficiently meet their needs. This study explores the experiences and needs of cancer survivors regarding lifestyle counselling.

Methods

A qualitative design comprising semi-structured interviews was used. We conducted 18 interviews with Dutch adult cancer survivors with various types of cancer, including people with limited health literacy. The data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. This study is part of the GLINK project, which aims to develop and evaluate an integrated lifestyle intervention for

SUBMITTER: van Aken B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12613877 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature