A pilot randomized controlled trial of a virtual peer-support exercise intervention for female older adults with cancer

Regular exercise can mitigate side effects of cancer treatment. However, only a small proportion of adults with cancer meet exercise guidelines, and older adults (> 65 years) are underrepresented in cancer rehabilitation research. Peer support facilitates health-promoting behaviours in general po...

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Published in:BMC geriatrics 2024-10, Vol.24 (1), p.887-14, Article 887
Main Authors: Smith-Turchyn, Jenna, Sinclair, Susanne, O'Loughlin, Erin K, Innes, Anthea, Vani, Madison F, Beauchamp, Marla, Phillips, Stuart M, Richardson, Julie, Thabane, Lehana, Sabiston, Catherine M
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Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged women
Aged, 80 and over
Aging
Cancer
Cancer Survivors - psychology
Cancer therapies
Care and treatment
Clinical trials
Evaluation
Exercise
Exercise - physiology
Exercise - psychology
Exercise Therapy - methods
Feasibility Studies
Female
Females
Health aspects
Humans
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Older people
Patient outcomes
Peer Group
Peer support
Physical activity
Physical therapy
Pilot Projects
Population studies
Quality of life
Quality of Life - psychology
Social interactions
Social networks
Social Support
Women
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Summary:Regular exercise can mitigate side effects of cancer treatment. However, only a small proportion of adults with cancer meet exercise guidelines, and older adults (> 65 years) are underrepresented in cancer rehabilitation research. Peer support facilitates health-promoting behaviours in general populations, but interventions merging exercise and peer support for older adults with cancer are not examined. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a virtual partner-based peer support exercise intervention for older adult female cancer survivors. Older adult female cancer survivors with internet access and currently participating in 
ISSN:1471-2318
1471-2318
DOI:10.1186/s12877-024-05495-z