Colorectal cancer survivors’ exercise experiences and preferences : qualitative findings from an exercise rehabilitation programme immediately after chemotherapy


Autoria(s): Spence, R. R.; Heesch, K. C.; Brown, W. J.
Data(s)

2010

Resumo

Little is known about cancer survivors’ experiences with and preferences for exercise programmes offered during rehabilitation (immediately after cancer treatment). This study documented colorectal cancer survivors’ experiences in an exercise rehabilitation programme and their preferences for programme content and delivery. At the completion of 12-weeks of supervised exercise, 10 participants took part in one-on-one semi-structured interviews. Data from these interviews were coded, and themes were identified using qualitative software. Key findings were that most participants experienced improvements in treatment symptoms, including reduced fatigue and increased energy and confidence to do activities of daily living. They also reported that interactions with the exercise trainer and a flexible programme delivery were important aspects of the intervention. Most participants reported that they preferred having a choice of exercise, starting to exercise within a month after completing treatment, having supervision and maintaining a one-on-one format. Frustrations included scheduling conflicts and a lack of a transition out of the programme. The findings indicate that colorectal cancers experience benefits from exercise offered immediately after treatment and prefer individual attention from exercise staff. They further indicate directions for the implementation of future exercise programmes with this population.

Formato

application/pdf

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/38249/

Publicador

Blackwell Publishing

Relação

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/38249/1/38249S.pdf

DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2354.2010.01214.x

Spence, R. R., Heesch, K. C., & Brown, W. J. (2010) Colorectal cancer survivors’ exercise experiences and preferences : qualitative findings from an exercise rehabilitation programme immediately after chemotherapy. European Journal Of Cancer Care, 20(2), pp. 257-266.

Direitos

Copyright 2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd

Fonte

Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Public Health & Social Work

Palavras-Chave #111710 Health Counselling #111712 Health Promotion #exercise #recovery #oncology patients
Tipo

Journal Article