Feasibility of Implementing Physical Activity Behavior Change Counseling in an Existing Cancer-Exercise Program.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study examined the feasibility and acceptability of implementing research-tested physical activity (PA) behavior change counseling (BCC) sessions in an existing cancer-exercise program, and the preliminary effects on cancer survivor's self-efficacy and PA.

Methods

Participants were cancer survivors undergoing or within six-months of completing cancer treatment(s), and exercise program staff. Cancer survivors were randomized to receive the exercise program plus PABCC, or the standard exercise program. Feasibility and acceptability were assessed by recruitment, adherence, satisfaction, and a focus group with program staff. Qualitative data were analyzed using descriptive thematic analysis. Self-report questionnaires measured PA and exercise self-efficacy.

Resul

SUBMITTER: McGinnis EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8657067 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature