The implementation of an oncologist referred, exercise self-management program for older breast cancer survivors |
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Authors: | Damush Teresa M Perkins Anthony Miller Kathy |
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Institution: | Center of Excellence on Implementing Evidence Based Practice, HSRD, Roudebush VAMC, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. tdamush@iupui.edu |
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Abstract: | BACKGROUND: With increased breast cancer survivor rates among older women, the negative outcomes of breast cancer treatment may linger for years. METHOD: We designed and implemented an oncologist referred, exercise self-management program to increase physical activity and health-related quality of life using a pretest-posttest, single group design. We recruited 34 breast cancer survivors seen for a follow-up oncology visit at two university cancer treatment centers. Women with a mean age of 59.6 years (S.D.=66) comprised the sample. Average time since diagnosed was 3.1 years; 45% had stage I breast cancer and 55% had stage II; 62% received chemotherapy and 59% received a mastectomy. Following a baseline assessment on exercise support, self-efficacy, barriers and benefits; quality of life; and a functional performance test, subjects participated in self-management classes and received telephone support. Participants (n=30) repeated the assessment at 6-months. We compared scores between time periods using t-tests. RESULTS: Older women increased frequency of weekly, moderate physical activities (p
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Keywords: | exercise cancer self‐management older survivors implementation oncology |
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