1. Attitudes and Beliefs of Older Female Breast Cancer Survivors and Providers About Exercise in Cancer Care.
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Perry CK, Ali W, Solanki E, and Winters-Stone K
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- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Northwestern United States, Surveys and Questionnaires, Attitude to Health, Breast Neoplasms psychology, Breast Neoplasms therapy, Cancer Survivors psychology, Exercise Therapy psychology
- Abstract
Objectives: To understand breast cancer survivors' and providers' attitudes and beliefs regarding exercise counseling and structured exercise programs within cancer care., Sample & Setting: 61 female breast cancer survivors and 11 breast cancer providers from a university cancer center in the Pacific Northwest., Methods & Variables: Survivors completed anonymous self-report surveys, and providers participated in semistructured interviews. Survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and interview transcripts were analyzed using qualitative content analysis., Results: Breast cancer survivors and providers believed that including exercise counseling within cancer care was important. More than half of the survivors reported that they would attend structured exercise classes; a majority of providers thought cancer centers should offer exercise programs., Implications for Nursing: Nurses could facilitate exercise counseling within cancer care and advocate for clinic-based exercise programs.
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- 2020
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