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The feasibility of the Prostate cancer: Evidence of Exercise and Nutrition Trial (PrEvENT) dietary and physical activity modifications: a qualitative study.
- Source :
- Trials; 3/7/2017, Vol. 18, p1-10, 10p, 2 Diagrams, 2 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- <bold>Background: </bold>There is increasing evidence that low levels of physical activity and diets low in fruit and vegetables and high in meat and dairy products are risk factors for prostate cancer disease progression. The Prostate cancer: Evidence of Exercise and Nutrition Trial (PrEvENT) aimed to assess a diet and physical activity intervention in men undergoing radical prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer. The trial included a qualitative component to explore the experiences of men participating in the trial in order to understand the acceptability of the intervention and data collection methods. We report the qualitative findings of the trial and consider how these can be used to inform future research.<bold>Methods: </bold>PrEvENT involved randomizing men to either a dietary and/or physical activity intervention. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 17 men on completion of the 6 month trial. Interviews took place in clinic or as telephone interviews, if requested by the participant, and were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using the thematic-based framework approach. Analysis was conducted throughout the data collection process to allow emergent themes to be further explored in subsequent interviews.<bold>Results: </bold>Three overarching themes were identified: acceptability of the intervention, acceptability of the data collection methods and trial logistics. Participants were predominantly positive about both the dietary and physical activity interventions and most men found the methods of data collection appropriate. Recommendations for future trials include consideration of alternative physical activity options, such as cycling or gym sessions, increased information on portion sizes, the potential importance of including wives or partners in the dietary change process and the possibility of using the pedometer or other wearable technology as part of the physical activity intervention.<bold>Conclusions: </bold>We provide insight into the opinions and experiences of the acceptability of the PrEvENT diet and physical activity intervention from the participants themselves. The interventions delivered were acceptable to this sample of participants, as were the data collection methods utilized. We also highlight some considerations for further behavioural change interventions in prostate cancer and other similar populations.<bold>Trial Registration: </bold>ISRCTN, ISRCTN99048944 . Registered on 17 November 2014. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- PROSTATE cancer
FEASIBILITY studies
EXERCISE
NUTRITION
DIET
PHYSICAL activity
PROSTATE tumors treatment
BEHAVIOR
COMPARATIVE studies
EXPERIMENTAL design
INTERVIEWING
RESEARCH methodology
MEDICAL cooperation
PATIENT satisfaction
PROBABILITY theory
PROSTATE tumors
PROSTATECTOMY
RESEARCH
RESEARCH funding
TIME
QUALITATIVE research
PILOT projects
EVALUATION research
RANDOMIZED controlled trials
TREATMENT effectiveness
ACQUISITION of data
SEDENTARY lifestyles
PATIENTS' attitudes
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17456215
- Volume :
- 18
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Trials
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 121780904
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-017-1828-4