Developing practice guidelines to integrate physical activity promotion as part of routine cancer care: A knowledge-to-action protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer is a leading cause of disease burden worldwide and the first cause of mortality in Canada with 30.2% of deaths attributable to cancer. Given aging of the population and the improvement of prevention and treatment protocols, the number of cancer survivors is steadily increasing. These individuals have unique physical and mental health needs some of which can be addressed by integrating physical activity promotion into ongoing and long-term care. Despite the benefits of being active, delivery of PA programs for cancer patients in both clinical and community settings remains challenging. This knowledge-to-action protocol-called Kiné-Onco-aims to develop a practice guideline for the delivery, implementation, and scaling-up of cancer-specific physical activity promotio

SUBMITTER: Dore I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9377590 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature