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Randomized Controlled Trial of a Behavior Change Intervention to Increase Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Prostate Cancer Survivors |
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| Authors: | Erin L. McGowan PhD Scott North MD Kerry S. Courneya Ph.D |
| Affiliation: | 1. School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Physical Education Building (PE 2022B), A1C 5S7, St. John’s, NL, Canada 2. Medical Oncology, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Avenue, T6G 1Z2, Edmonton, AB, Canada 3. Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, E-488 Van Vliet Center, T6G 2H9, Edmonton, AB, Canada |
| Abstract: | BackgroundPhysical activity improves health in prostate cancer survivors; however, participation rates are low.PurposeThis study aims to determine the effects of an implementation intention intervention on physical activity and quality of life in prostate cancer survivors.MethodsProstate cancer survivors (N?=?423) were randomly assigned to a standard physical activity recommendation, a self-administered implementation intention, or a telephone-assisted implementation intention. Physical activity and quality of life were assessed at baseline, 1, and 3 months.ResultsAnalyses of covariance using multiple imputation showed that physical activity at 1 month increased by 86 min/week in the standard physical activity recommendation group compared with 168 min/week in the self-administered implementation intention group (P?=?0.023) and 105 min/week in the telephone-assisted implementation intention group (P?=?0.35).ConclusionsA self-administered implementation intention intervention resulted in a meaningful short-term increase in physical activity. Supplementation with additional intervention strategies and more frequent intervention may improve longer-term exercise. (ClinicalTrials.gov number NCT01410656). |
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