Adapting an Evidence-Based Exercise and Education Program for Older Breast Cancer Survivors for the REJOIN Trial

Physical activity (PA) promotes survival and mitigates symptoms in older breast cancer survivors (BCS), especially to reduce joint pain associated with adjuvant hormonal treatment. The purpose is to describe the adaptation process for an evidence-based exercise and education curriculum (i.e., Fit &a...

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Published in:Journal of aging and physical activity 2023-02, Vol.31 (1), p.59-67
Main Authors: Bluethmann, Shirley M, Flores, Eileen, Grotte, Meghan, Heitzenrater, Jared, Truica, Cristina I, Olsen, Nancy J, Sciamanna, Christopher, Schmitz, Kathryn H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Arthralgia - therapy
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Cancer Survivors
COVID-19
Exercise
Female
Humans
Quality of Life
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Summary:Physical activity (PA) promotes survival and mitigates symptoms in older breast cancer survivors (BCS), especially to reduce joint pain associated with adjuvant hormonal treatment. The purpose is to describe the adaptation process for an evidence-based exercise and education curriculum (i.e., Fit & Strong!) to support older BCS participating in the Using Exercise to Relieve Joint Pain and Improve Aromatase Inhibitor Adherence in Older Breast Cancer Survivors trial. We reviewed all educational materials with scientific/clinical experts to identify necessary content changes. Next, we conducted semistructured phone interviews with BCS to review all educational materials and conducted a real-time pretest for the trial. Overall, BCS found the adapted materials and experience acceptable (mean score of 9.2/10 for satisfaction). Content changes included simplifying exercise instructions, prioritizing content related to the trial goals, and updating photographs. Because of COVID, the pretest was conducted via Zoom. Our multistep adaptation process provided an acceptable intervention to meet the needs of older BCS. Lessons learned will be applied to the forthcoming pilot trial.
ISSN:1063-8652
1543-267X
DOI:10.1123/japa.2022-0013