Older breast cancer survivors' exercise and support group program experiences and recommendations from the IMPROVE trial: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity is critical for older breast cancer survivors. We explored the experiences and recommendations of older breast cancer survivors from the IMPROVE trial, including a sizable number of older African American and socioeconomically disadvantaged survivors, to inform future implementation and dissemination of sustainable programs.

Methods

Participants included women, ≥ 65 years, within five years of treatment completion for stage I-III breast cancer who were enrolled into a randomized controlled trial of supervised group moderate-intensity exercise for 20-weeks followed by 32 weeks of unsupervised exercise versus support group (SG) plus Fitbit intervention. Semi-structured exit interviews were conducted at study completion. Interviews were audio-record

SUBMITTER: Hundal J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12869912 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature