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Objective: to explain the protocol of a pilot study that aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a nursing educational intervention to promote health behaviors in cancer survivors. Method: the protocol was developed based on the Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials 2013 - SPIRIT 2013 Statement, in Porto, Portugal in 2022. Results: the protocol would support the implementation of the pilot study in order to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the procedures defined for the intervention, estimate the recruitment and retention of participants, and define the sample size so that possible reformulations of the educational intervention could be considered and proceed to the evaluation phase. Conclusion: this study has laid the structural foundations and content for conducting a pilot study and may later influence the decision to conduct a randomized controlled trial. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: Although international evidence demonstrates that health promotion improves the quality of life and optimizes several health behaviors of cancer survivors, educational programs for cancer survivors are scarce in Portugal. Objectives: To validate the content and structure of an educational nursing intervention to promote health behaviors in cancer survivors. Methodology: A modified e-Delphi study was conducted with three rounds of online questionnaires. Twenty-six of the 30 invited expert nurses participated in the study. Results: The experts reached a consensus to include 25 structure-related items and 110 content-related items. The experts considered that the intervention should include four to eight presential sessions, with the possible inclusion of a family member, or in a group, reinforced the idea of nurses' initial preparation, discussed participant inclusion criteria, and strengthened the use of standardized language to support the contents. Conclusion: The expert consensus adds robustness and consistency to this educational intervention and will promote the health of cancer survivors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Cancer calls for a joint professional approach that goes beyond diagnosis and treatment. Health-promoting behaviors after cancer are a challenge for nurses and highly relevant for cancer survivors. Objective: To explore the key aspects to be integrated into an educational nursing intervention to promote health behaviors in cancer survivors. Methodology: A qualitative exploratory study was conducted with nine experts, using the focus group as the data collection method. Results: The results suggest the development of an intervention based on negotiation and the use of contracts, covering several areas, encouraging the adoption of healthy behaviors, and raising awareness about risky behaviors. An early application is recommended, preferably at the hospital. Conclusion: The nursing intervention should be based on a shared decision-making process, take into account the survivor's preferences and motivation and family members as catalysts for change, foster private emotional expression, and, above all, anticipate the survivor's needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Cancer calls for a joint professional approach that goes beyond diagnosis and treatment. Health-promoting behaviors after cancer are a challenge for nurses and highly relevant for cancer survivors. Objective: To explore the key aspects to be integrated into an educational nursing intervention to promote health behaviors in cancer survivors. Methodology: A qualitative exploratory study was conducted with nine experts, using the focus group as the data collection method. Results: The results suggest the development of an intervention based on negotiation and the use of contracts, covering several areas, encouraging the adoption of healthy behaviors, and raising awareness about risky behaviors. An early application is recommended, preferably at the hospital. Conclusion: The nursing intervention should be based on a shared decision-making process, take into account the survivor's preferences and motivation and family members as catalysts for change, foster private emotional expression, and, above all, anticipate the survivor's needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]