Breast Cancer Survivors' Experiences With an Activity Tracker Integrated Into a Supervised Exercise Program: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is growing evidence that physical activity is related to a better prognosis after a breast cancer diagnosis, whereas sedentary behavior is associated with worse outcomes. It is therefore important to stimulate physical activity and reduce sedentary time among patients with breast cancer. Activity trackers offer a new opportunity for interventions directed at stimulating physical activity behavior change.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the experience of patients with breast cancer who used an activity tracker in addition to a supervised exercise intervention in the randomized UMBRELLA Fit trial.

Methods

A total of 10 patients with breast cancer who completed cancer treatment participated in semistructured in-depth interviews about their experien

SUBMITTER: Wu HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6403530 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature