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Patient Comments on a Hospital- and University-Based Exercise Oncology Program

Authors: Stephen M. LoRusso, Shaelyn L. Parry, Travis P. Yahner, Karen Y. Wonders

Published in: Journal of Cancer Education | Issue 2/2023

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify referral source and patient-reported factors that promoted follow-through and participation in exercise oncology rehabilitation programs. A three question open-ended survey was administered to patients enrolled in trainer-supervised, hospital-based (n = 101), or university-based (n = 17) cancer rehabilitation program that provided 12 weeks of individualized one on one aerobic and resistance training 1–3 days per week. Significant themes for each question were as follows: Question #1. Who referred you to the program/facility? Oncology team (Χ² = 145.814 P ≤ 0.001); Question #2. What convinced you to follow through with the referral? Health, fatigue, and need for supervision (Χ² = 74.814 P ≤ 0.001); and Question #3. What motivates you to continue in the program? Personal results, getting healthy, and the trainer (Χ² = 108.729 P ≤ 0.001). In this study, oncology team referral confirms previous work. Patient follow-through and continuation appear largely self-motivated as patients’ health and the attainment of health through personal results are primary motivators for continuation in the program. Question #3 responses note the importance of the trainer in maintaining continuation in an exercise oncology rehabilitation program.

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Title: Patient Comments on a Hospital- and University-Based Exercise Oncology Program
Authors: Stephen M. LoRusso
Shaelyn L. Parry
Travis P. Yahner
Karen Y. Wonders
Publication date: 19-04-2022
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Cancer Education / Issue 2/2023
Print ISSN: 0885-8195
Electronic ISSN: 1543-0154
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-022-02168-6

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